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Maryland Marching Band Association Announces 2026 State Champions and Final Rankings

Several Montgomery County high schools earned top finishes at the 2026 Maryland Marching Band Association (MMBA) State Championships, highlighted by Thomas S. Wootton High School winning the Open-Small division and Quince Orchard High School finishing second in the Show Band division. Wootton earned a score of 93.6 to capture the...

Montgomery County, MD · 3d
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Northwest High School student killed in crash

Ethan Ramos, a junior at Northwest High School, died in a single-vehicle crash in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d
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MCPS Announces Winners of 38th Annual High School Cheerleading Competition

Cheerleading teams from all Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high schools competed in the 38th annual MCPS Cheerleading Competition on Saturday, October 31, at Montgomery Blair High School. MCPS shared that the annual competition brought together squads from across the county to showcase their skills through routines featuring high-flying stunts,...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d
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MCPS schools face closures as enrollment rates decline

“Too many schools, too few students,” a problem that MCPS is more than well aware of. For the first time in over 40 years, student enrollment in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is declining, leading the Board of Education (BOE) to determine which schools should be shut down and consolidated. Due to declining birth rates and changes in demographics across the county, more schools are experiencing low attendance rates and more vacant space. The conversation around closing and consolidating schools has been thoughtfully looked at over the past couple of months, although MCPS has recently brought attention to the public.

Montgomery County, MD · 3d
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Montgomery County Schools Earn Top Spots in Maryland’s Best Public Schools Rankings

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has earned numerous top spots in Public School Review’s latest rankings of Maryland’s best public schools, including the top three high schools in the state. The rankings also place eight MCPS middle schools and 12 elementary schools among Maryland’s top 25 in their respective categories.

Montgomery County, MD · 23h

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8 Baltimore students heading to Antarctica as citizen scientists

Eight Baltimore City 8th graders are heading to Antarctica as citizen scientists on a two-week expedition starting Nov. 15.

Baltimore, MD · 3d

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New athletic director brings fresh perspective

Jamesia Tuiava, WJ’s new athletic director, has worn most of the hats in school athletics. She has been a D1 college basketball player, a college coach, a gym teacher, a substitute teacher, a principal and an athletic director. She joined WJ this fall from Brentwood School District in Missouri, where she oversaw athletics and activities for grades six through 12.

Baltimore, MD · 2d

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Kent Island vs. Lackey Football Live Stream: How to Watch Maryland High School Playoff Game Tonight

Watch Kent Island vs. Lackey football live Nov. 12, 2026. Get the 6 p.m. kickoff time, MPSSAA playoff preview and NFHS Network streaming details.

Stevensville, MD · 23h

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The Intertwined History of Walter Johnson and Woodward High Schools

As Charles W. Woodward High School prepares to reopen in fall 2027, nearly 40 years after closing, the school is beginning a new chapter in a history that has long been intertwined with neighboring Walter Johnson High School. The two schools have shared students, traditions and even a mascot, with their histories dating back to the rapid growth of Montgomery County’s suburban Bethesda and Rockville communities in the 1950s and 1960s.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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MaxPreps Game of the Week: No. 5 IMG Academy at St. Frances Academy features 84 players with at least one Division I offer

The MaxPreps Game of the Week features a pair of national powers as St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.) hosts No. 5 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) on Saturday. The showdown features a combined 84 players that have landed at least one FBS or FCS offer, with each having 42. Each squad...

Bradenton, FL · 1d

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Public School Review 2026-2027 Rankings: MCPS Schools on the Rise Across Maryland

Public School Review has released its rankings of Maryland’s top public schools, with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) taking center stage across high school, middle school, elementary school and specialized program categories....

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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York College to acquire Penn State York campus

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The York College of Pennsylvania is set to acquire the Penn State York Campus. The news comes after the Penn State Board of Trustees voted in 2025 to close several Penn State campuses following the spring 2027 semester due to declining enrollments and financial pressures. Penn State York was one of […]

York County, PA · 1d

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MCPS considers changes to exam fee coverage

On Sept. 16, the Montgomery County Board of Education presented its 2027 legislative platform at its annual legislative meeting at Richard Montgomery High School. The platform proposes moving AP and IB exam fee coverage to a needs-based system. In 2023, MCPS began covering all the costs for AP and IB...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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HBCU Radio Preservation Project Convenes at Morgan State

The HBCU Radio Preservation Project is hosting its third annual symposium Thursday at Morgan State University, celebrating the return of more than 200 hours of restored archival broadcasts to 88.9 WEAA(FM) in Baltimore. WEAA is the Class B1 nonprofit and NPR affiliate station licensed and owned by Morgan State. Held...

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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MCPS considers amendments to school field trip policy

Rockville, MD — MCPS is evaluating amendments to the school field trip policy that would end the practice of using field trips as incentives with the goal of creating equal access to out-of-school opportunities. The Division of School Leadership and the Division of Teaching and Learning have submitted a...

Montgomery County, MD · 4d

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Glenelg High School Gladiators to Host Football Playoff Game on November 13

The Glenelg High School Gladiators football team will host a playoff game at Glenelg High School on Friday, November 13, 2026. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., marking an important postseason contest for the Gladiators. Game Details. Date: Friday, November 13, 2026. Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Glenelg...

Glenelg, MD · 3d

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Patuxent Dominates Sparrows Point 4-0, Advances To Field Hockey Semifinals

LUSBY, Md. — On Monday, Nov. 9, Patuxent High School delivered a strong defensive performance while getting goals from Gabby Moore and Addie Furl to defeat Sparrows Point High School 4-0 and advance to the semifinals, where the Panthers will face Fallston High School at Glen Burnie High School.

Sparrows Point, MD · 3d

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Wootton Wins Big at State Marching Band Competition

Montgomery Blair, Col. Zadok Magruder, Quince Orchard, Rockville and Thomas S. Wootton high schools showcased their talents at the Maryland Marching Band Association (MMBA) State Championships on Nov. 7, competing alongside more...

Rockville, MD · 4d

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First season of girls' flag football wraps up at Howard County high schools

The Howard County Public School System began running the program across all high schools for the 2026-2027 school year.

Howard County, MD · 3d

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How to watch: MaxPreps Game of the Week heads to Maryland as St. Frances Academy hosts No. 5 IMG Academy

In a showdown between national powers No. 5 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) heads on the road to face St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.) in the MaxPreps Game of the Week. All the action Saturday at Bulldog Stadium will be streamed live on the MaxPreps YouTube channel. IMG Academy (9-0) goes...

Bradenton, FL · 4d