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Montgomery County schools announce more changes to this year’s school calendar

Wtop 17 Mar 2026
Related stories ... Gymnastics coach blasts Montgomery Co ... “MCPS has repeatedly demonstrated poor calendar planning, particularly around predictable weather closures,” their letter said ... Source .
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‘Save Wootton’ families plan to fight to keep school in Rockville

Wtop 17 Mar 2026
Rockville families are ramping up their fight to keep Thomas S. Wootton High School in their community ahead of a consequential vote next week ... This story continues ... Source .
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Montgomery County executive calls for 6% property tax rate hike to fund schools in budget proposal

Wtop 14 Mar 2026
... Marc Elrich (D) is recommending a 6% property tax rate increase he says is needed to fully fund Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in the upcoming fiscal year.
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MCPS awards contract to fix Jefferson School roof damaged in December windstorm

Missoulian 12 Mar 2026
Missoula County Public Schools Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday night to award a contract to Western Montana Roofing for $319,000 to complete the repairs ... .
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Video gaming platform Steam faces legal proceedings (MCPS-PRS Alliance Pension Scheme)

Public Technologies 12 Mar 2026
) 12 Mar 2026 Video gaming platform Steam faces legal proceedings ... Continue reading. Back to News ... Back to News ... MCPS-PRS Alliance Pension Scheme published this content on March 12, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein.
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Maury Co. schools announces TriStar Bank Work Ethic Distinction Scholarship

Columbia Daily Herald 12 Mar 2026
Maury County Public Schools is partnering with TriStar Bank to offer scholarships aimed at recognizing students who have demonstrated strong work ethic and career readiness skills ... Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
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MCPS votes to put two levies on school ballot, but cuts on horizon with enrollment drop

Missoulian 07 Mar 2026
MCPS votes to put two operational levies on school election ballot and discuss likely cuts to staff in light of enrollment drops ... .
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‘We got blindsided’: Gymnastics coach blasts Montgomery Co. schools decision to end sport’s program

Wtop 07 Mar 2026
“Gymnastics grew 27% from 2024 to 2025 within MCPS, so we thought we were on the right track ... “If they wanted to cancel it, they could have done it the right way.” MCPS athletics ‘blindside’ gymnastics teams.
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‘Not a good idea': MCPS requests diesel school buses despite move to electric

NBC Washington 05 Mar 2026
All new school bus purchases for MCPS were supposed to be for electric ...
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MCPS agenda featuring levy and budget information

Missoulian 05 Mar 2026
The MCPS agenda featuring levy and budget information ahead of the May school election ... .
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PRS for Music pledges support for grassroots music (MCPS-PRS Alliance Pension Scheme)

Public Technologies 13 Feb 2026
) 13 Feb 2026 PRS for Music pledges support for grassroots music ... Kirsty McShannon, Chair, LIVE Trust, said ... MCPS-PRS Alliance Pension Scheme published this content on February 13, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein.
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Montgomery Co. school security scrutinized after Wootton shooting that injured student

Wtop 12 Feb 2026
Montgomery County, Maryland, officials are examining ways to improve school safety after a student was shot inside Thomas S. Wootton High School by another student Monday ... Related stories ... AI weapons‑detection programs under review ... A call to parents.
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School security system pilot for Montgomery County schools: How it works

Wtop 12 Feb 2026
The other schools in the program include Seneca Valley, Magruder and Bethesda-Chevy Chase high schools ... 8, Principal Christopher Ascenzio and MCPS Chief Safety Officer Marcus Jones explained that a virtual PTSA meeting would be held Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.
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Shooting at Wootton High School sparks discussion of students’ safety

Wtop 11 Feb 2026
The pilot would begin following a public forum during which parents and students can weigh in ... 18 at 7 p.m ... 19 at 11.15 a.m ... “I know MCPS provided a lot of mental health supports. I did see them coming to MCPS this morning.” ... Source .
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Day after Wootton High shooting, Montgomery Co. superintendent addresses frustrated parents

Wtop 11 Feb 2026
Related stories. ‘Chills down my spine’ ... During one of two community meetings Tuesday, Superintendent Thomas Taylor said new cameras and door safety features are being installed at Wootton High School ... That’s on me ... Source .
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