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High school scores and standings from Nov. 2-7

Deep into the fall postseason, only seven area squads remain in competition. Six of those teams hail from Smithsburg and North Hagerstown. The Leopards and Hubs had sharp playoff performances on the volleyball court last week, with both groups sweeping their opponents in Maryland’s region semifinals. Smithsburg will be playing for a 1A West II title this week, while North will be competing for the 3A West I crown.

Smithsburg, MD · 1d

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Northwest principal placed on leave

Germantown, MD — Principal Scott Smith of Northwest High School was placed on administrative leave on Oct. 14. MCPS’s Division of School Leadership released the following letter regarding his departure: “I am writing to let you know that Mr. Scott Smith is currently on leave. At this time, assistant principal Mrs. Danielle Abdelsalam will serve as the acting principal. Under her leadership, we are confident that the operations of the school and instructional program will remain strong during Mr. Smith’s absence…We are committed to sharing more information regarding the length of Mr. Smith’s absence when available.”

Germantown, MD · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Hagerstown Community College President Jim Klauber joins ‘Mike on the Mic’

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Dr. James “Jim” Klauber, president of Hagerstown Community College, joins “Mike on the Mic” to discuss his background, leadership and higher education’s role in supporting local communities. Drawing on his experience as an educator and college president, Klauber explains how community colleges help students reach their goals, meet employers’ needs and strengthen the local workforce.

Hagerstown, MD · 3d

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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 · 14h

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Virginia High School Football Game Ends Early With Major Controversy On Dirty Tackle That Injured Quarterback

Woodberry Forest was declared as the winners of the high school football game against St. Michael in Virginia on Friday night. There were still 84 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter when the officials called for an early stoppage due to a violent hit to the head that required the quarterback to leave the field […] The post Virginia High School Football Game Ends Early With Major Controversy On Dirty Tackle That Injured Quarterback appeared first on BroBible.

Woodberry Forest, VA · 2d

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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 · 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 · 2d

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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 · 14h

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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 · 14h

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10 MCPS Schools Earn National Recognition for Student Community Service

MCPS has shared that ten Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) have been named among 50 schools nationwide to receive Youth Service America’s (YSA) 2026 Gold Ribbon Schools in Service Learning recognition, an honor recognizing schools for their commitment to student service learning, civic engagement, and community involvement. The recognition...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Brooke Point’s second-half dominance overwhelms Indians in Commonwealth clash

The Brooke Point football team flexed its playoff potential on Friday night, turning a tight opening half into a 37-7 thrashing of the Stafford Indians. The Black-Hawks (9-1) got off to a rough start with penalty issues and turnovers stalling their offense. And while the Indians looked like they had finally found their footing at the end of the first half, they had absolutely no answer for the explosive Brooke Point offensive attack in the final two quarters.

Stafford, VA · 2d

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Thomas S. Wootton High School closure, equity, infrastructure concerns

The Montgomery County Board of Education voted 7-1 on March 26, 2026, to permanently close Thomas S. Wootton High School and relocate students to other schools, according to a timeline by Save Wootton, a community coalition dedicated to keeping the school open. While the decision aims to address infrastructure issues, it also raises equity and building capacity concerns.

Montgomery County, MD · 3d

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Weekly high school football roundup

Courtland 50, James Monroe 14: Senior quarterback Chieftain Watson passed for 162 yards and three touchdowns to propel the Cougars (8-2) to a victory over the Yellow Jackets (4-6) in the regular season finale. Ahmari Boxley rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns on three carries. EJ Flemming added 68 rushing yards and a score, while Josiah Patty contributed 62 rushing yards and a touchdown. Jordan Jones hauled in two of Watson’s touchdown passes and finished with 70 yards receiving. DJ McClure caught a 15-yard scoring pass from Watson. For JM, which led 8-7 after one quarter of play, Kenyon Monroe connected on a 29-yard touchdown pass to McKinley Campbell and Jaylen Cunningham scored on a 29-yard run. The Cougars host Mechanicsville in the Region 4B quarterfinals on Friday. James Monroe visits Kettle Run in the opening round of the Region 3B postseason.

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

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Free Metrobus Passes Coming for Alexandria Middle and High School Students

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria middle- and high-school students will soon have a new way to reach school, jobs, activities and destinations around the Washington region without paying a Metrobus fare. The City’s new ALX Student Pass is a specially programmed SmarTrip card that eligible Alexandria City Public Schools students...

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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She Helps Alexandria Students Find Their Way. Now D.C. United Is Honoring Her.

ALEXANDRIA, VA — For nearly three decades, Ana Bonilla-Galdamez has helped Alexandria students see possibilities beyond the obstacles in front of them. This week, that work earned the Alexandria City High School social worker a place in a different kind of starting lineup. Bonilla-Galdamez was honored Nov. 4 as...

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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School Board members push for longer school day as ACPS rolls out color-coded weather statuses

The division will aim to decide by 6 p.m. the night before and make same-day calls by 4:30 a.m., as staff say the short instructional day leaves room for only about four snow days

Alexandria, VA · 20h

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Lake Braddock teachers ‘walk in’ to protest mandatory weapons detection duty

Educators at Lake Braddock Secondary School protested mandatory weapons detection duty with a “walk in” this morning (Nov. 5), as the local teachers’ unions await the Fairfax County School Board’s decision on a formal grievance filed against the policy. Around 18 members wearing their union t-shirts...

Burke, VA · 4d

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THC Vapes Found At Four Charles County Schools, Including One With An 8-Year-Old Student

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. – On November 5, a student at La Plata High School, age 16, was found to be in possession of a vaping device containing THC. On November 4, a vaping device containing THC was recovered from a 14-year-old student at Davis Middle School. Also, two vaping devices were recovered from two students, ages 16 and 17, at Maurice McDonough High School, which tested positive for THC.

Charles County, MD · 3d

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