Weather Alert from Montgomery County Public Schools

The school system sent out message during lunch hour as snow moves into the area.

Homework: Describe How You Would Kill Teacher

A Montgomery County, MD, middle school teacher apologizes after she assigns a paper on how students could kill her.

Montgomery County Public Schools Make Weather Decision

The school system announced decision on Wednesday.

MoCo Board of Education to Consider Bell Times Options

Five options are being considered, and the public can comment at the Jan. 22 public hearings. A parent group calls the process a sham.

Montgomery County Public Schools Open Late Tuesday

The school system announced delayed opening due to weather.

Montgomery County Students Excel on AP Exams

More than 33,600 exams taken in 2014; 74 percent earn college-ready score, says the county school system.

Police Urge Victims, Witnesses of Teacher Sex Abuse to Come Forward

Montgomery County Police say nine more girls have reported contact with a substitute teacher facing criminal charges.

Montgomery County Schools Host Info Session on 2015 College Readiness Assessment

In a meeting on Nov. 24, school staff will discuss what to expect from the PARCC exam this spring.

Religious References Stricken From School Calendar

Montgomery County public school students will still have Christmas, Easter and Yom Kippur off next year, but without those labels.

Student-Built Home in Montgomery County for Sale

The home has 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.

Montgomery County Schools Establish Plan for Potential Ebola Case

School officials tell parents what to do if a student displays symptoms of the virus.

School Lunches to be Free of Unhealthy Additives

Montgomery County Public Schools have banned food with chemical additives.

RSVP to Attend State of the Schools Address Nov. 11

Area parents can reserve a seat for the superintendent's overview of Montgomery County schools.

Drivers: Fines Could Double for Passing Stopped School Bus

More than 700 drivers have been ticketed since cameras were installed on 25 Montgomery County school buses this year.

Achievement Gap Focus of Oct. 14 Candidate Forum

The forum for candidates running for the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education will be held in Silver Spring.

#PassItOn Campaign Educates Drivers About School Bus Laws

Montgomery County agencies will tweet links to videos this week to remind drivers about when they can and can't pass stopped school buses.

60 Latino Students Receive College Scholarships

The Montgomery County gala held at The Fillmore club raised more than $100,000 in college scholarships.

Food Truck Rally and School Supply Drive Offer $500 Raffle Prize

The upcoming Montgomery County event will also feature live music and a sidewalk sale.

MoCo Schools Given More Time to Immunize Students

Montgomery County Schools have sought more time from the state to ensure nearly 500 students are vaccinated.

Oculus CEO's $31M Gift to UMD Is Largest in University History

Brendan Iribe, a Maryland native who made a fortune selling his company to Facebook, is financing a computer science building on campus.

Newest Whooping Cough Case Reported at Gaithersburg School

More than 1,000 Montgomery County school students don't have state-required vaccinations. Clinics will likely be held next week.

County to Hold Free Vaccination Clinics in 9 MCPS Schools

Seventh-graders in Montgomery County are required to have vaccines for whooping cough in order to attend school.

Whooping Cough Cases Increase in Montgomery County Schools

Officials now say 15 students in public schools have been treated for the contagious respiratory disease. The newest case is in Bethesda.

MoCo Student Has a Chance to Win $25K

Eighth-grader Katherine Wu from Takoma Park Middle School is a finalist in a national science challenge.

Thousands Without Vaccines Required to Start School

Montgomery County families must show proof that their seventh-graders have been vaccinated or they will be kept out of school.

Middle School Educator Named State Finalist for Teacher of the Year

Jane Lindsay teaches eighth grade at John Poole Middle School in Poolesville.

Students at Four MoCo Schools Exposed to Whooping Cough

Twelve Montgomery students have become ill with the contagious respiratory disease. All the kids attended a science camp in Pennsylvania.

MoCo Board of Education Seeks Public Comment on Revisions to Student Discipline

The Policy JGA, Student Discipline has been updated to align with new state regulations.

Head of Seneca Academy Visits School in India

Dr. Brooke Carroll is establishing a system for Darnestown teachers and students to work with peers in India.

Rockville Teen Killed in Ohio Plane Crash

Abraham Pishevar II, a graduate of Georgetown Preparatory School and a freshman at Case Western Reserve University, died in Ohio Monday.

MoCo Students, Staff Share #mcpsfirstday Highlights

Students were welcomed back to the classroom by administrators and staff Monday in the Montgomery County Public Schools.

'Bless You' and Gun Fiction: Are Schools Too Sensitive?

It’s a new school year and administrators walk a difficult line on discipline. What do you think?

Gaithersburg Book Festival Launches 5th Annual Short Story Contest

High school students have a chance to win $100. Find full details for the contest here.

MoCo Schools Superintendent Does ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Who did Joshua Starr tag after completing the ice bucket challenge?

Silver Spring Teacher Participates in Research Fellowship

The program emphasizes research experience to enhance learning in the classroom.

ICYMI: Maryland Sales Tax-Free Week 2014 Under Way

The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials and ends soon. Check our link to find what is tax free and what is not.

Should Maryland Schools Wait Until After Labor Day to Start?

A petition drive is planned to push for a mandate that Maryland public schools wait until after Labor Day to start back to school.

Welcome To Boxtrolls Patch!

Excited for the new movie "Boxtrolls"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the world where the Boxtrolls live with Boxtrolls Patch!

Maryland Sales Tax-Free Week 2014 Starts Sunday

The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials. Check our link to find what is tax free and what is not.

MoCo Student Wins Prize in National Essay Contest

What did Poolesville High School senior Mahya Bigdeli win in the Go for Broke High School and College Student Essay Contest?