Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich addressed the shooting inside Wootton High School that occurred this past Monday, calling the incident “horrible” and extending thoughts to the victim and the Wootton community following a difficult week.

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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.

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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).

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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).

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