FAFSA Completions Down In MD: How Germantown Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Germantown area high schools.

MOCO Teacher Of The Year, From Germantown, Awarded New Car

A Rockville car dealership donated a car to MOCO's teacher of the year. Joseph Bostic Jr.​, a middle school teacher in Germantown, won.

National Merit Scholars From Germantown Announced

High school students from Germantown are among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

Recognize Your 2021 Graduate On Germantown Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Germantown Patch.

Germantown Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for Germantown area high schools.

In Germantown Area, Share Of College Grads Rising

The percentage of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been rising in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Montgomery County.

COVID-19 Case Confirmed At John T. Baker Middle School

A positive COVID-19 case has been confirmed at John T. Baker Middle School. This is the first confirmed case since MCPS reopened on March 1.

Chesterbrook Academy Students Donate Food to Local Families

Students at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Germantown held a food drive to support Manna Food Center

3 Germantown Middle School Employees Test Positive For COVID-19

Three staff members working at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Middle School have tested positive for COVID-19, according to MCPS.

Students at Chesterbrook Academy Donate to Health Care Workers

Students at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool held a donation drive and decorated cards to thank local health care workers for their service

Comeback Of Sports: Here's When High Schools Can Resume Practice

High school outdoor sports practice in Montgomery County will return with restrictions.

3 Upcounty Students Named National Merit Scholars

The 2020 National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners were announced Wednesday. See the winners in Clarksburg, Germantown, and Poolesville.

Teammates Raped Seneca Valley Football Player: Lawsuit

A member of the Seneca Valley High School football team​​ alleges in a lawsuit that he was raped by his teammates, reports say.

MoCo School Boundary Fight: Decision Appealed

Montgomery County residents are appealing a decision made by the school board to change boundary lines for three high schools.

MoCo School Boundary Changes Approved By Board Despite Protests

Despite protests, the Montgomery County Board of Education has voted 7-1 to approve Upcounty school boundary changes.

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Tackling Overcrowded Schools: Seneca Valley To Get Larger School

Seneca Valley High School's newest addition will offer application-based​​ programs. The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 1.

MCPS Findings Released After Damascus Locker Room Rape Case

There is no evidence that bullying, hazing, and sexual assault are widespread in the Montgomery County school district, a report finds.

MCPS Vaccination Requirements: Students Need Shots By Deadline

Montgomery County students who fail to get their vaccines by Monday, Sept. 23 will not be allowed back in school.

MCPS Educator Up For Maryland Teacher Of The Year Award

Madeline Hanington, a teacher​ at Clarksburg's Hallie Wells Middle School​, is a finalist for the Maryland Teacher of the Year award.

Principal Accused Of Sexually Harassing Former MCPS Employee

A former middle school security guard is suing the Montgomery County Public Schools system over claims of sexual harassment and retaliation.

Ex-Damascus School Administrator Again Changes Jobs Within MCPS

A former Damascus High School principal, who was charged with drunk driving, is now working at the MCPS Equity Initiatives Unit.

Germantown School Calendar 2019-20: Must Know Dates

Here are all the important dates you need to know about the upcoming school year in Montgomery County.

Barnesville Graduates Students With 'Tools' for Success

Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2019 as the School marked its 50th anniversary year.

Damascus Football Forfeits Games After Out-Of-Season Practice

Damascus High School's football program has come under fire once again, this time for breaking rules that led to the forfeit of games.

Second Grade Showcases Japanese Culture

Barnesville’s second grade classroom showcased Japanese art, literature, geography, music, and other student work.

Third Grade Celebrates World Explorers

Culminating a year-long theme of exploration, Barnesville third graders hosted an “Explorer Meet and Greet” with famous explorers.

Fourth Grade Colonial Craftsmen Fair

Barnesville fourth graders wrapped up their study of early American history with a “Colonial Craftsmen Fair” showcasing common professions.

Embattled Damascus High School Replaces Athletic Director

After several staff shakeups following rape allegations against football players, Damascus High School has hired a new athletic director.

Nothing Standard About Kindergarten Math at Barnesville

Kindergarten students have been learning about non-standard units of measurement and putting skills to use inside and outside the classroom.

Trout in the Classroom, Released

Barnesville 7th graders raised rainbow trout from eggs and released the fingerlings into Little Seneca Creek.

Embattled Principal Resigns Amid Hazing Sex Assault Scandal

Damascus High School's principal has resigned following allegations of rape involving multiple junior varsity football players.

Barnesville Earns Maryland Green School Recertification

The Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) affirmed Barnesville School's sustainable practices and curriculum

Third Graders Deliver 'Soapbox' Speeches by Famous Americans

Students, dressed in character, delivered speeches they’d written in the voice of their chosen historical figure.

Pre-k and kindergarten classes visited the Recycling Center at Shady Grove

Effect of pH on Invertebrates Win's Seventh Grade Science Fair

Sarah G. was the winner of the Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences 2019 Seventh Grade Science Fair.

Sixth Grade Explores Lives and Works of Famous Poets

As part of National Poetry Month, Barnesville sixth graders each conducted biographical research about a famous poet and analyzed poems.

Eighth Grade Explores U Street Corridor, African American History

A field trip to Busboys and Poets and the African American Civil War Museum gave eighth graders additional context for classroom lessons.

State Fair Showcases Facts, Flavors Across America

Students took a virtual tour across America, visiting informative state displays and engaging with fourth-grade experts.

'To Kill a Mockingbird' Collaborative Character Analysis

After reading Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," eighth graders worked in pairs to create life-size character representations.