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Calverton, VA · Education

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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 · 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 · 3d

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Officials release five-year roadmap detailing Virginia campus relocation plan

Officials on Wednesday released a five-year roadmap outlining the transition schedule of different programs, offices, schools and departments from the Virginia Science and Technology Campus after the University sold the property in February. The 83-page plan, which gives a detailed breakdown of the 15 units impacted by the transition including...

Washington, DC · 1d

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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 · 21h

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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 · 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 · 1d

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DeMatha to recognize two Hyattsville athletic directors

DeMatha Catholic High School will honor longtime athletic director Ed King by inducting him into its Hall of Fame and will recognize 1994 alumnus Joe Sego for his over 35 years of service to area youth. DeMatha Principal Dan McMahon, who taught English to Sego, sees similarities in the two...

Hyattsville, MD · 3d

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Cornerstone suspension sends students to nearby bars

Since Cornerstone Grill & Loft, one of College Park’s most popular bars, lost its liquor license in October, regular patrons are squeezing into Looney’s Pub and Terrapin’s Turf on the weekends. “It’s a little bit disappointing,” University of Maryland (UMD) senior Gina Youn said. “I [just] turned...

College Park, MD · 3d

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Glenkirk’s Principal Shares Purple Star Surprise Announcement

Provided by PWCS | Video provided by Glenkirk Elementary School. Glenkirk Elementary School principal Matthew Meyer shares an exciting surprise with his students: the school’s first Purple Star Designation. The school is recognized by the Virginia Department of Education for its inclusive and welcoming environment to military-connected students and their families. See the moment students learn they’ve achieved Purple Star status!

Manassas, VA · 3d

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Mira Mueller Commits to the University of Mary Washington: An Inside Peek at Her Recruitment

Mira Mueller, a center forward for the WAHS Field Hockey team, has recently committed to the University of Mary Washington to further her academic and athletic career. Mueller will be attending UMW with an academic scholarship, while planning to pursue a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Art. While maintaining a 4.0 GPA, Mueller is also part of the Teacher Cadet program, excels in AP and Dual Enrollment classes, and volunteers at her local food pantry.

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

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Liberty Champions Together’s 3rd Annual Middle School Basketball Tournament.

Champions Together, Liberty’s largest club, hosted its annual Middle School Basketball Tournament on October 28th. For the past few years, Cedar Lee Middle School, Marshall Middle School, Culpeper Middle School, and Auburn Middle School have participated. The tournament is set up so every team plays each other once in...

Marshall, VA · 3d

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MCPS faces $36 million budget deficit

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) faces a $36 million budget shortfall for Fiscal Year 2027, resulting in staffing and program reductions affecting several schools across the county, including Richard Montgomery. According to Montgomery County’s official site, the County Council did not fully approve MCPS’s budget request, leaving it almost $36...

Montgomery County, MD · 3d

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Former NASA Astronaut Mark Polansky Headed To Charles County Schools For Space Week

WALDORF, Md. — Space Foundation and Charles County Public Schools are bringing Space in the Community (SITC) back to Waldorf, Maryland, Nov. 16–20, 2026, for a week of space exploration and STEM learning. Space Foundation’s SITC program builds lasting community partnerships that help PreK–12 students become lifelong STEM...

Waldorf, MD · 4d

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As enrollment declines, councilman asks if ACPS should pause capacity expansion projects

Amid declining student enrollment numbers, an Alexandria city councilman is wondering whether Alexandria City Public Schools should shelve a costly conversion project to handle middle school capacity. ACPS recently reported that its student population has fallen about 4% since the 2025-26 school year, descending from 15,928 to 15,295 students as...

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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More Than 50 Montgomery County Elementary and Middle Schools Rank Among Maryland’s Best in New U.S. News Report

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2027 Best Elementary Schools and Best Middle Schools rankings, with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) earning strong representation among Maryland’s highest-ranked schools. According to the news shared by MCPS, 12 MCPS elementary schools placed among the top 25 in Maryland, while...

Montgomery County, MD · 4d

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ACPS prepares for winter with traditional snow days capped at four

As winter gets closer, Alexandria City Public Schools officials indicated there will be four traditional snow days this school year and changes to how snow day decisions will be shared. Julia Burgos, the ACPS chief of school and community relations, said the decision-making process isn’t changing, but communications will.

Alexandria, VA · 3d

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Parent Groups Renew Call for a Student AI Moratorium After Google’s Search Change: Joint Statement

A coalition of parent advocacy groups from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia, including Schools Beyond Screens Montgomery County, issued the joint statement below on Nov. 6, 2026. It renews the coalition’s call for school districts, including Montgomery County Public Schools, to adopt a moratorium on student-facing AI after Google said districts that opt out of its AI tools would lose Google Search. The statement is published in full as the coalition released it. Moderately MOCO will follow up with more on where MCPS stands.

Montgomery County, MD · 3d

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Updated Maryland High School Football Playoff Brackets: First-Round Scores, Matchups and Championship Schedule

Updated 2026 Maryland high school football playoff brackets for all six MPSSAA classes, with first-round scores, upcoming matchups and state championship dates.

Maryland · 5d

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Woodbridge holds off Gar-Field to win third straight district title and 19th straight district game

It’s doubtful that many of the 61 previous regular-season matchups between Woodbridge and Gar-Field could have matched the sloppiness of Friday’s mistake-plagued contest. In the end, though, the Vikings’ defense and special teams made just enough plays to beat the Red Wolves 9-7 on their home field. Senior defensive lineman Alhaji Kamara returned a botched punt attempt 34 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter and a bad snap on another Red Wolves’ punt attempt led to a safety in Gar-Field’s next possession, giving all the points the Vikings needed to take a one-game edge in the heated rivalry series and claim the Herb Saunders Trophy. With the victory, Woodbridge won its third straight Cardinal District crown and 19th straight district game, earning the fourth seed in the Class 6, Region B playoffs in the process. The Vikings (9-1, 6-0) will play the Red Wolves (8-2, 5-1) for the second straight week next Friday in the first round of regionals. Here are the Class 6, Region B first-round football pairings Northern Virginia high school football scores for Nov. 6 “I didn’t think they were going to score on us, and they didn’t,” Woodbridge coach Jimmy Longerbeam said. “We’re really

Woodbridge, VA · 5d

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D.C. college students camp out for more affordable housing

When Lydia Lovering, a senior at George Washington University, transferred to college in D.C. from the University of Connecticut, she was surprised at the large jump in housing prices. “It should not be normal for undergraduate students to have to work one to three jobs just to maintain rent,” Lovering...

Washington, DC · 3d