RMHS Serious Incident today

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So sad to hear this!

Dear Richard Montgomery High School Community,

I share this message with a mix of concern and relief. Today, in collaboration with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and MCPS security, our school administration successfully intervened to confiscate a loaded handgun from one of our students. The initial alert from MCPD raised a potential threat, prompting swift coordination between the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD), school administration, and security.

Through effective communication, coordination, and prompt action, we identified and apprehended the individual, safely recovered the weapon, and minimized disruption to our school day.

I recognize that you may feel anxious due to this and other serious incident messages. It is important to understand we take safety very seriously and we will be examining how we can bring ever higher levels of safety to our school. This is our collective desire and our commitment as a school system. I can affirm that RM is a remarkable school, home to dedicated staff who embody the spirit of public service, demonstrating resilience and commitment daily. As a community, we are resolute in our mission to maintain a secure and positive learning environment for our students. This incident is not who we are as a school or community.

While this incident remains an active police investigation, our commitment to your safety remains a focus. For this incident due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, I'm unable to share specific details at this time; should we learn more information important to share with our community, I will do so.

For the remainder of today, our collaboration with law enforcement continues, with police presence around our premises. The Bridge to Wellness team is available to support students and staff.

To parents, students, and staff, your solidarity is deeply appreciated. We remain united as a school family, working alongside our community partners to address our safety concerns.

Warm regards,

Alicia Deeny
Principal

RM strikes again!! Not even surprised anymore.

I know! It's scary especially the W's with all their guns and knives these days.

Pathetic response

That's just an autistic east county progressive who is jealous of the W schools. He posts garbage like that all the time. He can't help it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Breaking news! An RM kid was shot (not on school grounds or in Rockville):

“Dear Richard Montgomery High School Families,

It saddens me to send one more serious incident letter this weekend concerning one of our RMHS students. I have been made aware that one of our students was the victim of a gunshot on Friday evening. This was a community incident, unrelated to our school or school-sponsored activities, and did not occur in Rockville. The student suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is in the hospital recovering. I have been in contact with the family and have promised any support our school or the district can offer to assist them with this matter. I believe that it is important to share this difficult news with you to be transparent about the situations that are occurring in our community. I also want you and our students to be aware that our school is available to support any student who has concerns about this incident should they learn about it via the news or their social network.

This is the third time I have sent a message about safety and security connected to RMHS within the last week. I wrote to you previously about an unrelated incident in which a gun was confiscated from one of our students on Friday. The three incidents are unrelated to one another. However, I recognize all of this may cause anxiety for our students, staff, and families. Our counselors, Bridge to Wellness team and other MCPS support will be available tomorrow for our staff and students should they need to speak to someone. Furthermore, we are organizing a community meeting after the Thanksgiving break to address any questions or concerns.

As of Sunday evening, the meeting date and time still need to be set but will be communicated within the next two days. We will organize essential school, school system, police, and other community partners there to have all the necessary support for a full conversation. I believe it is important to come together as a community to discuss these incidents openly, share information, and address any concerns you may have.

In preparation for the meeting, we would like to hear from you in advance. I have created a form for you to submit any questions or concerns you would like addressed during the meeting. The form can be found at https://forms.gle/7d7hzC9BUVYH6pPJ7. My commitment is to an open conversation rooted in collaboration and transparency. Having said that, these incidents involve police matters, students, and student privacy afforded by law may mean that some details about these incidents may not be able to be shared.

Together, we can navigate these difficulties and prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and the entire Richard Montgomery community.

Sincerely,
Alicia Deeny
Principal
Richard Montgomery High School“

Yeah, this really has nothing to do with RM. Pretty irrelevant. Did not happen on school grounds.

Of course it matters. It shows what kind of peers your kid will have at that school. No thank you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So sad to hear this!

Dear Richard Montgomery High School Community,

I share this message with a mix of concern and relief. Today, in collaboration with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and MCPS security, our school administration successfully intervened to confiscate a loaded handgun from one of our students. The initial alert from MCPD raised a potential threat, prompting swift coordination between the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD), school administration, and security.

Through effective communication, coordination, and prompt action, we identified and apprehended the individual, safely recovered the weapon, and minimized disruption to our school day.

I recognize that you may feel anxious due to this and other serious incident messages. It is important to understand we take safety very seriously and we will be examining how we can bring ever higher levels of safety to our school. This is our collective desire and our commitment as a school system. I can affirm that RM is a remarkable school, home to dedicated staff who embody the spirit of public service, demonstrating resilience and commitment daily. As a community, we are resolute in our mission to maintain a secure and positive learning environment for our students. This incident is not who we are as a school or community.

While this incident remains an active police investigation, our commitment to your safety remains a focus. For this incident due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, I'm unable to share specific details at this time; should we learn more information important to share with our community, I will do so.

For the remainder of today, our collaboration with law enforcement continues, with police presence around our premises. The Bridge to Wellness team is available to support students and staff.

To parents, students, and staff, your solidarity is deeply appreciated. We remain united as a school family, working alongside our community partners to address our safety concerns.

Warm regards,

Alicia Deeny
Principal

RM strikes again!! Not even surprised anymore.

I know! It's scary especially the W's with all their guns and knives these days.

Pathetic response

That's just an autistic east county progressive who is jealous of the W schools. He posts garbage like that all the time. He can't help it.

I agree. And this thread isn't about the W schools. Makes her sound so desperate and idiotic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Breaking news! An RM kid was shot (not on school grounds or in Rockville):

“Dear Richard Montgomery High School Families,

It saddens me to send one more serious incident letter this weekend concerning one of our RMHS students. I have been made aware that one of our students was the victim of a gunshot on Friday evening. This was a community incident, unrelated to our school or school-sponsored activities, and did not occur in Rockville. The student suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is in the hospital recovering. I have been in contact with the family and have promised any support our school or the district can offer to assist them with this matter. I believe that it is important to share this difficult news with you to be transparent about the situations that are occurring in our community. I also want you and our students to be aware that our school is available to support any student who has concerns about this incident should they learn about it via the news or their social network.

This is the third time I have sent a message about safety and security connected to RMHS within the last week. I wrote to you previously about an unrelated incident in which a gun was confiscated from one of our students on Friday. The three incidents are unrelated to one another. However, I recognize all of this may cause anxiety for our students, staff, and families. Our counselors, Bridge to Wellness team and other MCPS support will be available tomorrow for our staff and students should they need to speak to someone. Furthermore, we are organizing a community meeting after the Thanksgiving break to address any questions or concerns.

As of Sunday evening, the meeting date and time still need to be set but will be communicated within the next two days. We will organize essential school, school system, police, and other community partners there to have all the necessary support for a full conversation. I believe it is important to come together as a community to discuss these incidents openly, share information, and address any concerns you may have.

In preparation for the meeting, we would like to hear from you in advance. I have created a form for you to submit any questions or concerns you would like addressed during the meeting. The form can be found at https://forms.gle/7d7hzC9BUVYH6pPJ7. My commitment is to an open conversation rooted in collaboration and transparency. Having said that, these incidents involve police matters, students, and student privacy afforded by law may mean that some details about these incidents may not be able to be shared.

Together, we can navigate these difficulties and prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and the entire Richard Montgomery community.

Sincerely,
Alicia Deeny
Principal
Richard Montgomery High School“

Dang. This is tough for the RMHS Principal to swallow but I admire her communication style.

The only thing I wish she and every MCPS admin would stop saying is that counselors will be available if anyone needs them. Teens will never randomly go up and volunteer to speak with visiting counselors who don't know them and pour out their deepest, most intimate thoughts. I understand the point is to make it clear that resources are available, but teens don't work like that and if they want teens to use the mental health resources they're providing, a "call us if you need us" approach is not it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My straight A kid is very upset about this. We live in one of the “higher end” feeder neighborhoods and are surprised by how often issues like this occur. My kid asked me where would a high schooler get a gun—they just could not understand. BTW-we are a minority family and the same race as the perpetrator. Mentioning this because often we all get painted with the same broad brush.

Serious question and not in the faux calling you a racist vein that I've seen all too often on these boards - how do you know the race of the perpetrator? Do you have any more details on the incident? I also have RM students and neither had any idea of the incident yesterday.

The student found with the gun was a black male. Not sure what grade though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Breaking news! An RM kid was shot (not on school grounds or in Rockville):

“Dear Richard Montgomery High School Families,

It saddens me to send one more serious incident letter this weekend concerning one of our RMHS students. I have been made aware that one of our students was the victim of a gunshot on Friday evening. This was a community incident, unrelated to our school or school-sponsored activities, and did not occur in Rockville. The student suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is in the hospital recovering. I have been in contact with the family and have promised any support our school or the district can offer to assist them with this matter. I believe that it is important to share this difficult news with you to be transparent about the situations that are occurring in our community. I also want you and our students to be aware that our school is available to support any student who has concerns about this incident should they learn about it via the news or their social network.

This is the third time I have sent a message about safety and security connected to RMHS within the last week. I wrote to you previously about an unrelated incident in which a gun was confiscated from one of our students on Friday. The three incidents are unrelated to one another. However, I recognize all of this may cause anxiety for our students, staff, and families. Our counselors, Bridge to Wellness team and other MCPS support will be available tomorrow for our staff and students should they need to speak to someone. Furthermore, we are organizing a community meeting after the Thanksgiving break to address any questions or concerns.

As of Sunday evening, the meeting date and time still need to be set but will be communicated within the next two days. We will organize essential school, school system, police, and other community partners there to have all the necessary support for a full conversation. I believe it is important to come together as a community to discuss these incidents openly, share information, and address any concerns you may have.

In preparation for the meeting, we would like to hear from you in advance. I have created a form for you to submit any questions or concerns you would like addressed during the meeting. The form can be found at https://forms.gle/7d7hzC9BUVYH6pPJ7. My commitment is to an open conversation rooted in collaboration and transparency. Having said that, these incidents involve police matters, students, and student privacy afforded by law may mean that some details about these incidents may not be able to be shared.

Together, we can navigate these difficulties and prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and the entire Richard Montgomery community.

Sincerely,
Alicia Deeny
Principal
Richard Montgomery High School“

Yeah, this really has nothing to do with RM. Pretty irrelevant. Did not happen on school grounds.

Of course it matters. It shows what kind of peers your kid will have at that school. No thank you.

It matters because the kid who was shot is part of the school community. This isn't a community incident that doesn't involve anyone from the school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Breaking news! An RM kid was shot (not on school grounds or in Rockville):

“Dear Richard Montgomery High School Families,

It saddens me to send one more serious incident letter this weekend concerning one of our RMHS students. I have been made aware that one of our students was the victim of a gunshot on Friday evening. This was a community incident, unrelated to our school or school-sponsored activities, and did not occur in Rockville. The student suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is in the hospital recovering. I have been in contact with the family and have promised any support our school or the district can offer to assist them with this matter. I believe that it is important to share this difficult news with you to be transparent about the situations that are occurring in our community. I also want you and our students to be aware that our school is available to support any student who has concerns about this incident should they learn about it via the news or their social network.

This is the third time I have sent a message about safety and security connected to RMHS within the last week. I wrote to you previously about an unrelated incident in which a gun was confiscated from one of our students on Friday. The three incidents are unrelated to one another. However, I recognize all of this may cause anxiety for our students, staff, and families. Our counselors, Bridge to Wellness team and other MCPS support will be available tomorrow for our staff and students should they need to speak to someone. Furthermore, we are organizing a community meeting after the Thanksgiving break to address any questions or concerns.

As of Sunday evening, the meeting date and time still need to be set but will be communicated within the next two days. We will organize essential school, school system, police, and other community partners there to have all the necessary support for a full conversation. I believe it is important to come together as a community to discuss these incidents openly, share information, and address any concerns you may have.

In preparation for the meeting, we would like to hear from you in advance. I have created a form for you to submit any questions or concerns you would like addressed during the meeting. The form can be found at https://forms.gle/7d7hzC9BUVYH6pPJ7. My commitment is to an open conversation rooted in collaboration and transparency. Having said that, these incidents involve police matters, students, and student privacy afforded by law may mean that some details about these incidents may not be able to be shared.

Together, we can navigate these difficulties and prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and the entire Richard Montgomery community.

Sincerely,
Alicia Deeny
Principal
Richard Montgomery High School“

Dang. This is tough for the RMHS Principal to swallow but I admire her communication style.

The only thing I wish she and every MCPS admin would stop saying is that counselors will be available if anyone needs them. Teens will never randomly go up and volunteer to speak with visiting counselors who don't know them and pour out their deepest, most intimate thoughts. I understand the point is to make it clear that resources are available, but teens don't work like that and if they want teens to use the mental health resources they're providing, a "call us if you need us" approach is not it.

I know of two students who have used the counselors in these scenarios.

Theoretically, the two I used could be the only ones. But isn't even that worth it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My straight A kid is very upset about this. We live in one of the “higher end” feeder neighborhoods and are surprised by how often issues like this occur. My kid asked me where would a high schooler get a gun—they just could not understand. BTW-we are a minority family and the same race as the perpetrator. Mentioning this because often we all get painted with the same broad brush.

Serious question and not in the faux calling you a racist vein that I've seen all too often on these boards - how do you know the race of the perpetrator? Do you have any more details on the incident? I also have RM students and neither had any idea of the incident yesterday.

The student found with the gun was a black male. Not sure what grade though.

How do you know that?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Breaking news! An RM kid was shot (not on school grounds or in Rockville):

“Dear Richard Montgomery High School Families,

It saddens me to send one more serious incident letter this weekend concerning one of our RMHS students. I have been made aware that one of our students was the victim of a gunshot on Friday evening. This was a community incident, unrelated to our school or school-sponsored activities, and did not occur in Rockville. The student suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is in the hospital recovering. I have been in contact with the family and have promised any support our school or the district can offer to assist them with this matter. I believe that it is important to share this difficult news with you to be transparent about the situations that are occurring in our community. I also want you and our students to be aware that our school is available to support any student who has concerns about this incident should they learn about it via the news or their social network.

This is the third time I have sent a message about safety and security connected to RMHS within the last week. I wrote to you previously about an unrelated incident in which a gun was confiscated from one of our students on Friday. The three incidents are unrelated to one another. However, I recognize all of this may cause anxiety for our students, staff, and families. Our counselors, Bridge to Wellness team and other MCPS support will be available tomorrow for our staff and students should they need to speak to someone. Furthermore, we are organizing a community meeting after the Thanksgiving break to address any questions or concerns.

As of Sunday evening, the meeting date and time still need to be set but will be communicated within the next two days. We will organize essential school, school system, police, and other community partners there to have all the necessary support for a full conversation. I believe it is important to come together as a community to discuss these incidents openly, share information, and address any concerns you may have.

In preparation for the meeting, we would like to hear from you in advance. I have created a form for you to submit any questions or concerns you would like addressed during the meeting. The form can be found at https://forms.gle/7d7hzC9BUVYH6pPJ7. My commitment is to an open conversation rooted in collaboration and transparency. Having said that, these incidents involve police matters, students, and student privacy afforded by law may mean that some details about these incidents may not be able to be shared.

Together, we can navigate these difficulties and prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and the entire Richard Montgomery community.

Sincerely,
Alicia Deeny
Principal
Richard Montgomery High School“

Dang. This is tough for the RMHS Principal to swallow but I admire her communication style.

The only thing I wish she and every MCPS admin would stop saying is that counselors will be available if anyone needs them. Teens will never randomly go up and volunteer to speak with visiting counselors who don't know them and pour out their deepest, most intimate thoughts. I understand the point is to make it clear that resources are available, but teens don't work like that and if they want teens to use the mental health resources they're providing, a "call us if you need us" approach is not it.

I know of two students who have used the counselors in these scenarios.

Theoretically, the two I used could be the only ones. But isn't even that worth it?

I guess I would have to see the usage data in these scenarios to make that judgement, but I said what I said based on feedback I'd heard from other MCPS folks and students on how ineffective and feckless the generic offering of support for mental health services "if they need them" has been.

The only way to know would be to look at usage data.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Breaking news! An RM kid was shot (not on school grounds or in Rockville):

“Dear Richard Montgomery High School Families,

It saddens me to send one more serious incident letter this weekend concerning one of our RMHS students. I have been made aware that one of our students was the victim of a gunshot on Friday evening. This was a community incident, unrelated to our school or school-sponsored activities, and did not occur in Rockville. The student suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is in the hospital recovering. I have been in contact with the family and have promised any support our school or the district can offer to assist them with this matter. I believe that it is important to share this difficult news with you to be transparent about the situations that are occurring in our community. I also want you and our students to be aware that our school is available to support any student who has concerns about this incident should they learn about it via the news or their social network.

This is the third time I have sent a message about safety and security connected to RMHS within the last week. I wrote to you previously about an unrelated incident in which a gun was confiscated from one of our students on Friday. The three incidents are unrelated to one another. However, I recognize all of this may cause anxiety for our students, staff, and families. Our counselors, Bridge to Wellness team and other MCPS support will be available tomorrow for our staff and students should they need to speak to someone. Furthermore, we are organizing a community meeting after the Thanksgiving break to address any questions or concerns.

As of Sunday evening, the meeting date and time still need to be set but will be communicated within the next two days. We will organize essential school, school system, police, and other community partners there to have all the necessary support for a full conversation. I believe it is important to come together as a community to discuss these incidents openly, share information, and address any concerns you may have.

In preparation for the meeting, we would like to hear from you in advance. I have created a form for you to submit any questions or concerns you would like addressed during the meeting. The form can be found at https://forms.gle/7d7hzC9BUVYH6pPJ7. My commitment is to an open conversation rooted in collaboration and transparency. Having said that, these incidents involve police matters, students, and student privacy afforded by law may mean that some details about these incidents may not be able to be shared.

Together, we can navigate these difficulties and prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and the entire Richard Montgomery community.

Sincerely,
Alicia Deeny
Principal
Richard Montgomery High School“

Dang. This is tough for the RMHS Principal to swallow but I admire her communication style.

The only thing I wish she and every MCPS admin would stop saying is that counselors will be available if anyone needs them. Teens will never randomly go up and volunteer to speak with visiting counselors who don't know them and pour out their deepest, most intimate thoughts. I understand the point is to make it clear that resources are available, but teens don't work like that and if they want teens to use the mental health resources they're providing, a "call us if you need us" approach is not it.

I know of two students who have used the counselors in these scenarios.

Theoretically, the two I used could be the only ones. But isn't even that worth it?

I guess I would have to see the usage data in these scenarios to make that judgement, but I said what I said based on feedback I'd heard from other MCPS folks and students on how ineffective and feckless the generic offering of support for mental health services "if they need them" has been.

The only way to know would be to look at usage data.

I wouldn't let my kids anywhere near MCPS councilors. MCPS is equity-first, anti-racist, and pro-trans to a science-denying degree. They are illiberal and discriminatory and a lot of this starts with the counselors.

[Anonymous]

The only thing I wish she and every MCPS admin would stop saying is that counselors will be available if anyone needs them. Teens will never randomly go up and volunteer to speak with visiting counselors who don't know them and pour out their deepest, most intimate thoughts. I understand the point is to make it clear that resources are available, but teens don't work like that and if they want teens to use the mental health resources they're providing, a "call us if you need us" approach is not it.

I hear you, but I think you may not be part of the RMHS community. Many RMHS teachers and counselors have worked to proactively identify kids who need more support and reach out to them to see how they can help. It's not what you describe. High schools including RMHS are taking mental health and anxiety issue seriously.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So sad to hear this!

Dear Richard Montgomery High School Community,

I share this message with a mix of concern and relief. Today, in collaboration with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and MCPS security, our school administration successfully intervened to confiscate a loaded handgun from one of our students. The initial alert from MCPD raised a potential threat, prompting swift coordination between the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD), school administration, and security.

Through effective communication, coordination, and prompt action, we identified and apprehended the individual, safely recovered the weapon, and minimized disruption to our school day.

I recognize that you may feel anxious due to this and other serious incident messages. It is important to understand we take safety very seriously and we will be examining how we can bring ever higher levels of safety to our school. This is our collective desire and our commitment as a school system. I can affirm that RM is a remarkable school, home to dedicated staff who embody the spirit of public service, demonstrating resilience and commitment daily. As a community, we are resolute in our mission to maintain a secure and positive learning environment for our students. This incident is not who we are as a school or community.

While this incident remains an active police investigation, our commitment to your safety remains a focus. For this incident due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, I'm unable to share specific details at this time; should we learn more information important to share with our community, I will do so.

For the remainder of today, our collaboration with law enforcement continues, with police presence around our premises. The Bridge to Wellness team is available to support students and staff.

To parents, students, and staff, your solidarity is deeply appreciated. We remain united as a school family, working alongside our community partners to address our safety concerns.

Warm regards,

Alicia Deeny
Principal

The gun was on the student at school. How is this not a school/MCPS issue? If they shot someone outside school, you think they wouldn't shoot someone in school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So sad to hear this!

Dear Richard Montgomery High School Community,

I share this message with a mix of concern and relief. Today, in collaboration with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and MCPS security, our school administration successfully intervened to confiscate a loaded handgun from one of our students. The initial alert from MCPD raised a potential threat, prompting swift coordination between the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD), school administration, and security.

Through effective communication, coordination, and prompt action, we identified and apprehended the individual, safely recovered the weapon, and minimized disruption to our school day.

I recognize that you may feel anxious due to this and other serious incident messages. It is important to understand we take safety very seriously and we will be examining how we can bring ever higher levels of safety to our school. This is our collective desire and our commitment as a school system. I can affirm that RM is a remarkable school, home to dedicated staff who embody the spirit of public service, demonstrating resilience and commitment daily. As a community, we are resolute in our mission to maintain a secure and positive learning environment for our students. This incident is not who we are as a school or community.

While this incident remains an active police investigation, our commitment to your safety remains a focus. For this incident due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, I'm unable to share specific details at this time; should we learn more information important to share with our community, I will do so.

For the remainder of today, our collaboration with law enforcement continues, with police presence around our premises. The Bridge to Wellness team is available to support students and staff.

To parents, students, and staff, your solidarity is deeply appreciated. We remain united as a school family, working alongside our community partners to address our safety concerns.

Warm regards,

Alicia Deeny
Principal

The gun was on the student at school. How is this not a school/MCPS issue? If they shot someone outside school, you think they wouldn't shoot someone in school?

There was tet another incident where an RM student was shot NOT in or near school. While it's not technically an MCPS issue, it does speak to the kinds of students at the school.

[Anonymous]

Someone’s going to get killed in that school if this continues. It’s totally out of control.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Breaking news! An RM kid was shot (not on school grounds or in Rockville):

“Dear Richard Montgomery High School Families,

It saddens me to send one more serious incident letter this weekend concerning one of our RMHS students. I have been made aware that one of our students was the victim of a gunshot on Friday evening. This was a community incident, unrelated to our school or school-sponsored activities, and did not occur in Rockville. The student suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is in the hospital recovering. I have been in contact with the family and have promised any support our school or the district can offer to assist them with this matter. I believe that it is important to share this difficult news with you to be transparent about the situations that are occurring in our community. I also want you and our students to be aware that our school is available to support any student who has concerns about this incident should they learn about it via the news or their social network.

This is the third time I have sent a message about safety and security connected to RMHS within the last week. I wrote to you previously about an unrelated incident in which a gun was confiscated from one of our students on Friday. The three incidents are unrelated to one another. However, I recognize all of this may cause anxiety for our students, staff, and families. Our counselors, Bridge to Wellness team and other MCPS support will be available tomorrow for our staff and students should they need to speak to someone. Furthermore, we are organizing a community meeting after the Thanksgiving break to address any questions or concerns.

As of Sunday evening, the meeting date and time still need to be set but will be communicated within the next two days. We will organize essential school, school system, police, and other community partners there to have all the necessary support for a full conversation. I believe it is important to come together as a community to discuss these incidents openly, share information, and address any concerns you may have.

In preparation for the meeting, we would like to hear from you in advance. I have created a form for you to submit any questions or concerns you would like addressed during the meeting. The form can be found at https://forms.gle/7d7hzC9BUVYH6pPJ7. My commitment is to an open conversation rooted in collaboration and transparency. Having said that, these incidents involve police matters, students, and student privacy afforded by law may mean that some details about these incidents may not be able to be shared.

Together, we can navigate these difficulties and prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and the entire Richard Montgomery community.

Sincerely,
Alicia Deeny
Principal
Richard Montgomery High School“

Yeah, this really has nothing to do with RM. Pretty irrelevant. Did not happen on school grounds.

Of course it matters. It shows what kind of peers your kid will have at that school. No thank you.

It matters because the kid who was shot is part of the school community. This isn't a community incident that doesn't involve anyone from the school.

Nobody thought that when it was a Gonzaga kid.