Ashlyn Campbell

MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor recommended the school board eliminate more than 430 full-time equivalent position due to budget shortfalls

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Thomas Taylor recommended Thursday the county school board eliminate more than 430 full-time equivalent positions to close a $36 million gap between the district's budget for the coming fiscal year and its allotted funding.

An after-action report about the shooting at Blake High recommends the district evaluate whether additional security measures are needed.

MCPS is offering to pay up to $12,000 to employees who are eligible to retire, giving them two weeks to file their retirement applications.

A 17-year-old boy was transported to a local hospital in stable condition after a reported shooting on Monday.

Micah Wiggins is the new principal of Sherwood High School in Sandy Spring following his appointment Thursday.

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The price of school meals will increase by 30 cents beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year due to a vote from the school board.

A reduction in its proposed spending for capital improvement projects is also forcing the district to delay some planned projects.

MCPS will evaluate its options after it didn't get funding in its budget to pay for a warehouse that the district signed in October.