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North Stafford first-year football coach ’embracing the challenge’ of rebuild

Orlando Jones was working as an assistant coach at Bishop Lynch, a private school in Dallas, when he learned of a head coaching vacancy at North Stafford High School. Bishop Lynch has two junior varsity teams, a freshman program, and a varsity squad. The campus has pristine facilities, and the program has won seven Texas Association of Private and Parochial School championships.

Stafford, VA · 6d
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ACHS Marching Titans Earn Five Straight Superior Ratings!

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Sometimes the sweetest sound a marching band can make isn’t a trumpet blast, a drumroll, or a perfectly played note. Sometimes it’s the sound of an entire band erupting in cheers. That was the scene when Alexandria City High School’s Marching Titans learned they...

Alexandria, VA · 5d
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Three Maryland Graduates Honored as 2026 Presidential Scholars

MD. – Three recent Maryland high school graduates have been named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars, an annual program that honors the nation’s top-performing high school students in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. The students are Class of 2026 graduates from the Howard and Montgomery...

Maryland · 6d
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Prince William Co. turf management program opens $9M turf research center

One of Drew Miller’s students at Brentsville District High School recently asked what would happen if he took a gap year after graduating. Miller knew the student had lived in Denmark before arriving at the Prince William County school in Virginia, and he expressed a desire to go abroad again. So, Miller sent an email to the head groundskeeper of Manchester City.

Prince William County, VA · 7d
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Charles County Public Schools Report Card: 37 Schools Earn Three Or Four Stars In 2026

LA PLATA, Md. — The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) today released state, school system and school-level results for the 2026 Maryland School Report Card. The report card includes data from the 2025-2026 school year about school accountability measures including academic growth, student performance, school quality and climate, and student attendance.

Charles County, MD · 7d

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School Board asks for a ‘do nothing’ scenario, modulars and updated enrollment before deciding on middle school capacity

Staff promised corrected cost figures, per-school numbers and a status-quo comparison by Nov. 12. The acting superintendent’s 10-year capital plan is due Nov. 5.

Alexandria, VA · 7d

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DC Catholic League Adds Girls Flag Football, Eyes Spring 2027 Kickoff

The Washington Catholic Athletic Conference has sanctioned girls flag football as a varsity sport, with member schools set to begin their official inaugural season in spring 2027. The move brings one of the region's largest private school athletic leagues into a sport that has exploded in popularity across the Washington, D.C. area over the past several years.

Washington, DC · 5d

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FCCPS denies extended leave of absence to teacher with NICU baby

Mount Daniel Elementary teacher Ms. Nicole Guimaraes requested a 23-day leave of absence after giving birth to her son who was in a fragile condition. The request was shut down by FCCPS Superintendent Dr. Terry Dade. On Jul. 14, eight weeks earlier than expected, Guimaraes gave birth to her son....

Falls Church, VA · 9d

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Bring Back the Former George Mason Logo

Enough with corporate designs, creativity needs a comeback. As of April 2024, Mason has replaced its signature “M” logo with the quill to a plainly fonted “GM.” Since then, many Mason community members have mourned the retired logo. According to the George Mason University website, the...

George Mason, VA · 10d

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CCPS Plans New Paths Into Skilled Trades, Data Science And Student-Run Businesses

LA PLATA, Md. — Learning to weld, studying data science or helping run a school-based business could become part of the high school experience for more Charles County students as the school system develops new career opportunities. School officials laid out the plan Monday, Oct. 26, during the Board...

Charles County, MD · 5d

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Treasures from a Different Era: Loudoun Valley Time Capsule Unearthed

On Halloween day in 1976, students at Loudoun Valley High School buried a time capsule in the outdoor classroom and covered it with a massive boulder. A plaque attached to the stone included the instruction that its contents should be “retrieved” in 2026. This morning—50 years later—that retrieval...

Purcellville, VA · 8d

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MCPS considers closing elementary and middle schools due to declining enrollment

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education (BOE) advanced their study on elementary and middle schools around the county on Oct. 8. This study is a result of the largest drop in enrollment in the county, excluding the 2020-21 school year, in over 40 years. The district has...

Rockville, MD · 7d

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Fauquier Fresh Faces: Daphne Daymude

Fauquier High School (FHS) is delighted to welcome a new Physical Education (PE) teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, Daphne Daymude. Daymude is currently teaching “unified and adapted PE during second block, and then during third and fourth block, I teach ninth grade,” she explained. This isn’t just her first year teaching at FHS, this is her first school year as a teacher. Although this is her first year as a teacher, she has already made a strong impression by building meaningful relationships with her students and bringing positive energy to each of her classes. FHS is glad to have her as a part of the family.

Warrenton, VA · 9d

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FHS Welcomes Two New Administrators

2026 has seen a fundamental shift in Fauquier High School’s (FHS) administration department. Beginning in May with Nick Brousse’s promotion into the role of Principal, FHS has now had the pleasure of welcoming assistant principals Tim Miller and Leigh-Ann Pullen, who hope to preserve and continue the unique culture that defines FHS.

Warrenton, VA · 9d

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44 Losses Later, Centennial Comes Out on Top

On Oct. 23, 2026, in an end-of-season matchup against Northwood High School in Montgomery County, the Centennial varsity football team broke their 44-game losing streak, taking home the victory for the first time in four years. The Eagles’ 44-game losing streak was among the longest out of all Maryland high...

Montgomery County, MD · 8d

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From Classroom Support To Teaching: Eight Charles County School Employees Take Next Step

LA PLATA, Md. — The Charles County Public Schools motto, “Think. Inspire. Grow.,” extends to employees, too. Eight participants in the school system’s Instructional Assistant Academy moved into teaching roles for the 2026-27 school year, officials reported during the Board of Education’s Oct. 13 meeting.

Charles County, MD · 8d

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5 Good Things About Woodbridge Middle School

I have been thinking a lot and I thought what are the best things about my school, I narrowed it down to 5 here they are. A lot of the classrooms are rather cold or really hot so you are always at a good temperature. There is an elevator for...

Woodbridge, VA · 9d

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High School Football Top 10: QO Keeps Rolling, Sherwood Survives, Wheaton Cracks the Rankings

The regular season is winding down, and the playoff picture is beginning to take shape. Quince Orchard continues to set the standard, Sherwood keeps finding ways to win, and B-CC is closing in on a division title. Meanwhile, Blake delivered a statement win over Paint Branch, Seneca Valley appears to be hitting its stride, and Wheaton has played its way into the Top 10.

Gaithersburg, MD · 8d

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High School Football Week 9 Scores (Friday Games)

Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the 2026 week 9 MCPS football games. The scores will be updated as we receive them. If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we haven’t yet received a report from the game that we can confirm. An ‘F’ signifies the score is confirmed as being final:

Gaithersburg, MD · 7d