Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor shared a letter with the Wootton High School community addressing safety concerns following this week’s shooting that occurred on Monday. The message outlines immediate security measures, longer-term safety strategies, and emphasizes the importance of trust, communication, and community partnership moving forward.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is supporting access to STEM career training by providing fare-free Ride On bus service for students participating in Learning Undefeated’s Emerging Leaders program. (more…)
MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor and Thomas S. Wootton High School Principal Dr. Joseph Bostic shared a letter with the Wootton community titled “Why Being Together at School Mattered,” following Monday’s shooting and the school’s first day back (full letter below).
Rockville City Police Department provided new details Tuesday on Monday’s shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School, outlining the sequence of events and the charges now facing the suspect.
The Montgomery County Public Schools Foundations Office partnered with the National Association of Women in Construction and the Construction Trades Foundation to host a Block Kids Building Competition at Thomas Edison High School of Technology in Silver Spring on Saturday, February 7, 2026. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Schools and the Montgomery County Board of Education released a joint statement Tuesday afternoon expressing grief and support following Monday’s shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School (full statement available below).
Montgomery County Public Schools shared an update Tuesday morning that Thomas S. Wootton High School experienced a partial power outage as students and staff returned to the building following Monday’s shooting.
Montgomery County Public Schools shared an update Tuesday outlining how Thomas S. Wootton High School is supporting students, staff, and families as the community continues to process Monday’s shooting (full message below).
The Rockville City Police Department announced that a handgun has been recovered in connection with Monday’s shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School.
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor and Thomas S. Wootton High School Principal Dr. Joseph Bostic wrote a letter to the Wootton High School community Monday confirming that a student was injured in a shooting on campus and is currently in stable condition. The full letter is available below.
One student was shot and another student taken into custody following a shooting inside Thomas S. Wootton High School on Monday afternoon, according to a Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) update on Monday night.