Montgomery County Public Schools officials are investigating after antisemitic graffiti was discovered overnight at Greenwood Elementary School in Brookeville.

In a letter to families dated May 2, Principal Jennifer Seidel said the graffiti was found on a wall near the kitchen entrance and on metal covering near the building’s roof line. The message included an expletive and expressed anti-Israel sentiment, along with references to Israeli leadership and an image of the Star of David. Additional harmful language was also reported along the roof line.

The incident has been reported to MCPS security and the Montgomery County Department of Police, and an investigation is underway. School officials are reviewing security camera footage and working with police to identify those responsible. The school noted that recent upgrades to its camera system may help support the investigation.

MCPS Building Service staff are expected to cover the graffiti on Saturday, with more permanent removal and cleaning scheduled to be completed by Monday before students and staff return.

In the letter, Seidel said she was deeply saddened by the incident and acknowledged the potential impact on students, staff, and the broader community. Counselors and psychologists will be available at the school on Monday, and MCPS security staff have increased monitoring and patrols around the campus.

The school also shared resources for families to help guide conversations with children about antisemitism and processing what occurred.

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A newly listed home in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood is setting a new bar for the community, hitting the market at $4.25 million and potentially shattering the previous record by a wide margin.

The property at 127 Thurgood Street is now the highest-priced listing ever in the Kentlands/Lakelands neighborhood, far surpassing the current record sale of $1.565 million set by 730 Turtle Pond Lane, which sold above its $1.55 million asking price in just one week. That sale had edged past the previous $1.53 million record shared within the Kentlands and Lakelands communities.

While the price tag is turning heads, listing agent Tina Nader of TTR Sotheby’s says the home exists in a category of its own. “While it represents the highest price point, it also delivers a level of design, scale, and execution that hasn’t been available in Kentlands before,” Nader said. “It’s a one-of-one embedded in one of America’s most iconic walkable communities.”

Built in 2020 by Mitchell & Best, the home spans approximately 11,500SF across four finished levels and sits on a 0.41-acre lot, something rarely seen in a neighborhood known for its intentionally modest lot sizes and walkable design.

According to Nader, the pricing reflects not just the home itself, but what it would cost to recreate it today. “To build a luxury, high-end home in Montgomery County averages between $400 to $600 per square foot,” she said. “To build this home today would cost approximately $5.5 million, plus at least another $1 million for the lot. The location and the lot are truly exceptional.”

From the outside, the home blends into the architectural style of the Kentlands. Inside, it’s a completely different story. “This offering does not compete within the Kentlands market. It exists as a category of one,” Nader said. “It’s positioned at the top of the market because it has no direct comparison in the neighborhood.”

Among the standout features is a private indoor aquatic center, complete with a built-in pool with dual resistance jets, heated tile floors, and custom wall murals. The home also includes a fully integrated wellness wing with an infrared sauna, hot tub, and gym, something Nader describes as unprecedented within Kentlands.

Another highlight is a four-season room and lounge designed for year-round use, featuring recessed sliding glass doors, radiant heated floors, and a double-sided gas fireplace.

The home also incorporates unique design elements rarely seen at this level, including hidden passages and concealed spaces throughout, such as a secret bookshelf door leading to a top-floor yoga studio and a hidden guest bedroom on the lower level.

One of the most surprising features may be found downstairs, where a barrel-vaulted wine café opens into a custom wine cellar alongside a full entertainment suite with a shuffleboard table, pool table, bar, and fireplace, giving the space the feel of a private club.

Nader said the home is likely to appeal to buyers looking for a luxury estate experience without giving up the walkability and community feel Kentlands is known for. “We anticipate strong interest from buyers who want the privacy and amenities of a large-scale estate without sacrificing the lifestyle, walkability, and community that Kentlands offers,” she said. “It’s also a great fit for multigenerational families, executives, or buyers relocating from urban areas who want resort-style living built into their daily routine.”

The sellers say the decision to list the home was not an easy one. “While we absolutely love our community, friends, and neighbors, it’s always been a lifelong dream for us to live out west,” they shared. “Recently, we were fortunate enough that some personal circumstances changed to make this a real possibility now instead of years down the road. It’s been a really tough decision, but we think it will be a great new adventure for our family.”

They added that they will miss the Kentlands, calling it a one-of-a-kind community, but look forward to returning to visit and hosting friends in their new home in Park City.

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