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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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The Hard Work And Spirit Osbourn High School Cheerleaders Bring!

Cheerleading is a sport that has been around for many years. Cheer has gotten more and more popular over the years at Osbourn High School, causing many girls and even some boys to try out for the team. Cheer is a hard sport that needs lots of dedication and hard work put into it. The cheerleaders have practice every day from 3:40 to 5:30, working on their performances and perfecting their stunts. The fall season and competition team had tryouts on August 3rd, 4th, and 5th, and they’ve been working at practice every day since.

Manassas, VA · 3d
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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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Heightened security at Alexandria City High School after social media threats

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — There will be heightened security at Alexandria City High School campuses Thursday after authorities were notified of threats made towards the school on social media. The Alexandria Police Department (APD) said it is actively investigating the online threats, and that it will increase its presence...

Alexandria, VA · 1d
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Spotsylvania student rep: “Prioritize student art over AI”

In her last meeting as student representative to the Spotsylvania School Board, Cora Shields asked division staff for support. “I would like to ask SCPS staff to consider asking art students to create their school flyers and posters,” Shields said during her comments at Monday’s school board meeting.

Spotsylvania County, VA · 2d

fredericksburgparent.net

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Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Local Specialty Secondary High School Programs

Fredericksburg high school specialty programs offer students an opportunity to do much more than just meet graduation requirements. For Fredericksburg students, it’s an ideal time to explore their interests and possible career paths or challenge themselves academically. Explore academic and career interests. Local options include technology at ATI-UMW, advanced...

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

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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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Eligible Washington, D.C., High School Students Could Get $15,000 in Annual Scholarships From George Mason University

For high school students in Washington, D.C., the cost of attending college outside the nation’s capital may become a little easier to manage. A new scholarship from George Mason University could provide eligible students with at least $30,000 in annual financial assistance when combined with an existing District grant.

Washington, DC · 2d

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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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Alexandria parents petition ACPS to limit school-issued device use

Hundreds of parents and community members have signed onto a letter asking Alexandria City Public Schools leaders to put limits on students using school-issued tablets and laptops. The parent-led petition, addressed to the Alexandria City School Board, Acting Superintendent Grace Taylor and incoming Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt, called for “age-appropriate screen...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Alexandria City High School to start locking student phones in pouches in early 2027

Alexandria City High School is planning to roll out phone pouches with magnetic locks for its students in January or February, Principal Michael Burch told ALXnow. In August, ACHS started the 2026-27 school year with a “bell-to-bell” ban of smartphones and other smart devices. The number of policy violations has dropped from 179 in the first week of school to under 100 in most recent weeks. During the week of Nov. 2, 2026, the number of cellphones collected due to policy violations dropped to 48, Burch said.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Special committee pitches four-year School Board terms to Alexandria City Council

Alexandria City Council received a recommendation from the joint ad hoc committee on School Board election reforms Tuesday (Nov. 10), but it is unclear if and when the council will take up the proposed city charter amendment. The committee recommended moving the Alexandria City School Board from three-year to four-year...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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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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Dwight Schar Donates $30M to George Mason University

Dwight Schar, a philanthropist and the founder of NVR Inc., has given George Mason University $30 million. The donation will help create two new institutes at the Schar School of Policy and Government. The donation establishes the Institute for Security, Intelligence and Defense and the Institute for Economic Statecraft. The...

Fairfax, VA · 4d

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Meet Amanda Whitney – Principal of Potomac Shores Elementary School

Amanda Whitney is the proud new principal of Prince William County Public Schools’ newest school, Potomac Shores Elementary School. The building is still under construction, but it’s never too early to start planning for the thriving futures of its incoming students.

Prince William County, VA · 4d

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Bishop Ireton readies for athletic expansion

Bishop Ireton High School received approval from the Alexandria City Planning Commission Nov. 5 to embark on a project that will represent the most significant upgrade to the school’s athletic facilities in almost a decade. The project, estimated to cost $6.5 million, will enhance the fields, track and infrastructure...

Alexandria, VA · 2d

The Alexandria Brief

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Alexandria and its schools will spend 180 days building a case for Richmond

City Council and School Board members agreed Monday to study what it actually costs to educate an Alexandria student, then take the numbers to the General Assembly.

Alexandria, VA · 3d

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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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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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Congressional School: 85 Years of Curious Kids on 40 Acres

Tucked off Sleepy Hollow Road, about a mile south of Seven Corners, sits one of the area’s best-kept secrets: a 40-acre campus inside the Beltway where infants nap, middle schoolers debate the Civil War, and a herd of horses grazes between classes. Congressional School has been shaping young learners since 1939, and at 85-plus years it feels both deeply rooted and surprisingly fresh.

Falls Church, VA · 3d