The Brief
- Northwest High School Principal Scott Smith has been placed on leave.
- The reason for the decision is unclear, and school officials did not say how long the leave will last.
- Scott Smith has served as the principal of Northwest High School since 2021.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. – The principal of Northwest High School in Germantown has been placed on leave, according to a notice sent to families by Montgomery County Public Schools.
What we know:
Scott Smith has served as the principal of Northwest High School since 2021. He was removed from his active duties without an explanation from district officials about the reason for the decision or how long the leave is expected to last.
The district’s Division of School Leadership and Improvement announced the change in a brief letter sent to families.…