Montgomery County Public Schools’ one month pilot program testing a new school safety technology will officially begin on Monday, March 2, according to information shared in the district’s weekly community message earlier in February.
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A 16-year-old Gaithersburg girl has been charged in connection with a social media threat made against Thomas S. Wootton High School on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Roberto Clemente Middle School in Germantown brought its community together in a big way this month with a Black History Month talent show that doubled as a celebration of student creativity, mentorship, and school pride.
Will Jawando, chair of the Education and Culture Committee, will host three public forums to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget recommendations for Montgomery County Public Schools and Montgomery College.
Gov. Wes Moore has appointed Lorena Wu, a sophomore at Poolesville High School, as the Student Member of the Maryland State Board of Education for the 2026-2027 school year.
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services, in partnership with the Keeping It Safe Coalition, is sponsoring two student contests aimed at raising awareness about the risks of underage drinking and encouraging alcohol-free celebrations during prom season. (more…)
More than 200 industry professionals attended the Annual Awards Gala hosted by the Professional Remodeling Organization (PRO) on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the DoubleTree Hotel Gaithersburg. The event recognized leadership and achievement within the remodeling industry and highlighted workforce development efforts in Montgomery County. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Schools’ request for a waiver from the Maryland State Department of Education following weather-related closures from the previous storm was denied. Since then, an additional day has been added to extend the school year for students to Friday, June 26th.
Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 23, after conditions across much of the county worsened Sunday evening, prompting officials to shift from a delayed opening to a full systemwide closure.
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Update: CODE RED — SCHOOL SYSTEM CLOSED Monday, Feb. 23. More information can be found here. Previous 2- hour delay announcement before the change to a closure can be seen below:
MCPS announced a two-hour delayed opening for Monday and said the decision will be re-evaluated early Monday morning, as snow began falling across parts of Montgomery County Sunday evening. The district cited slick roads, uneven impacts across the county, and concerns about staff travel.
Montgomery County Public Schools has announced a one month pilot program testing a new school safety technology at three county high schools, according to information shared in its weekly community message.