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Eldorado, MD · Education

On3.com

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High School Football: Hun School (N.J.) knocks off No. 6 St. Frances Academy

Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy, ranked No. 6 in the country via the latest Rivals National High School Football Composite Rankings, was coming off a stunning 28-20 loss to Springfield (Va.) The St. James Academy last week in Virginia and had looked to bounce back on Saturday afternoon against Hun School (N.J.). Those plans did not come together in fruition, however. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] For the first time in over two years, the Panthers have lost consecutive games as they ended up falling, 14-9, to the Raiders in Princeton, New Jersey. St. Fran...

Princeton, NJ · 20d

pbmainstream.com

Free Cell, Life is Well

On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Governor Wes Moore signed the Joanne C. Benson Maryland Phone-Free Schools Act (HB 525) into law. This new law restricts students from using their cellphones or personal devices during instruction time starting in the 2027-28 school year. The law requires each county board of education to “develop and implement, by the 2027-2028 school year, a policy prohibiting the use of certain electronic communication devices by a student during the academic school day.” This new state law requires counties to put in place bell-to-bell policies by the 2027-2028 school year, making it important to think about how these policies will affect students during the school day.

Maryland · 18d

mocoshow.com

The Top 25 Private High Schools in Maryland, According to Niche

Montgomery County is home to 10 of Maryland’s top 25 private high schools in Niche’s 2027 rankings, including five of the top 10. Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda was the county’s highest-ranked school, placing No. 2 statewide behind The Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore. The full top 25 can be seen below.

Montgomery County, MD · 10-06

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themsuspokesman.com

Slim Chickens comes to Morgan’s student center

Morgan State University announced that Slim Chickens is coming to the University Student Center next spring semester via an Instagram post. The fast-food chain is known for their chicken dishes. Their menu includes chicken tenders, wings, “tender bites” and sandwiches. Greg Smart and Tom Gordon opened the chain’s...

Baltimore, MD · 25d

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foxbaltimore.com

SUN: Bryn Mawr threats highlight schools’ dilemma: Safety without panic

After two unfounded threats triggered lockdowns at Bryn Mawr this week, Heather Crossley, a mom with two students, said her children were “a little uneasy,” but she was pleased with the school’s response. The anonymous threats at the north Baltimore private school are the latest and nearest...

Baltimore, MD · 20d

WTOP

Montgomery County Public Schools wants feedback from community on new calendar

A new survey from Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland’s largest school district, is asking the community to weigh-in on when school should start next year. This is the second survey on the proposed 2027-2028 school year calendar. The various proposed start and end dates have the same winter and...

Montgomery County, MD · 20d

mocoshow.com

MCPS Details Growing Challenges With Aging Schools and Rising Construction Costs

Montgomery County Public Schools says aging buildings and sharply rising construction costs are creating increasingly difficult decisions about how the school system invests in its facilities. The challenges were outlined as the Montgomery County Board of Education received an informational report on the proposed Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Budget and...

Montgomery County, MD · 19d

WMAR 2 News Baltimore

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Plans for St. Pius X School property revealed years after closure

After sitting empty for years, the St. Pius X School property will be transformed into a public park, according to information from the Towson Recreation Council.

Towson, MD · 22d

WTOP

Montgomery Co. schools see largest enrollment drop since 2021

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner Bethesda Today and republished with permission. Sign up for Bethesda Today’s free email subscription today. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) enrollment dropped by 4,000 students from the 2025-2026 school year to the 2026-2027 school year, the largest drop in enrollment since the 2019-2020 to 2020-2021 school year, according to school board documents shared Thursday.

Montgomery County, MD · 21d

hoodline.com

Carroll Community College Debuts $5.6M Track Complex Named for Ex-President

Carroll Community College's track-and-field athletes used to travel to South Carroll or Winters Mill high schools just to get in a practice. Now they walk out their own doors to a brand-new $5.6 million athletic complex, complete with a synthetic turf field and a regulation eight-lane track, that the college says is meant to serve both its Lynx teams and the wider community.

Westminster, MD · 23d

WMAR 2 News Baltimore

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McDonogh rolls past Loyola Blakefield; Concordia Prep stuns Calvert Hall

It was a busy Friday night in MIAA football, with McDonogh rolling past Loyola Blakefield in the second half and Concordia Prep mounting a late comeback to stun Calvert Hall.

Towson, MD · 20d

mocoshow.com

MCPS Seeks Feedback on Three Proposed Calendars for 2027-2028 School Year

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is asking families, staff, students, and community members to weigh in on three proposed calendars for the 2027-2028 school year. The new survey represents the second phase of MCPS’ calendar development process and will remain open through Friday, November 6. Each of the three proposals includes a different start and end date for students:

Montgomery County, MD · 21d

foxbaltimore.com

$21M contract raises transparency concerns, elected Baltimore school board members silent

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Two Baltimore City school board members who promised transparency are now refusing to answer questions about a $21 million school contract they approved. A contract that included a fellow board member’s company. Kwame Kenyatta-Bey and Ashley Esposito are up for reelection in a few weeks,...

Baltimore, MD · 23d

foxbaltimore.com

SUN: Howard High JV football player raised concerns before bullying incident, lawyer says

HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — The Howard High junior varsity football player targeted in a Sept. 25 locker room bullying incident had reported previous bullying concerns to a JV coach, according to David Ledyard, an attorney representing the player’s family. Video clips of the locker room incident, which...

Howard County, MD · 23d

Maryland Matters

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The Blueprint board makes legislative recommendation, more could be coming

The board overseeing the state’s Blueprint education reform plan wants to pause expert review teams visiting schools through fiscal year 2029, and instead allocate funding toward coaching teachers. That decision was the only recommendation that came out of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Accountability and Implementation Board meeting Thursday. It was the seven-member board’s first […]

Maryland · 22d

mocoshow.com

The Top 25 Middle Schools in Maryland, According to 2026 Niche Report

Montgomery County Public Schools has the No. 1 public middle school in Maryland, with 10 MCPS schools appearing among the state’s top 25 in Niche’s 2027 Best Public Middle Schools in Maryland rankings. The top 25 in the state can be seen below. Thomas W. Pyle Middle School...

Maryland · 10-04

fox5dc.com

Montgomery County high school principal placed on leave; reason unclear

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - The principal of Northwest High School in Germantown has been placed on leave, according to a notice sent to families by Montgomery County Public Schools. What we know:. Scott Smith has served as the principal of Northwest High School since 2021. He was removed from his...

Montgomery County, MD · 23d

hcpss.org

Meet HCPSS’ New 2026-2027 Principals

HCPSS welcomed one new principal mid-year last school year and six new principals for the 2026-2027 school year. As you’ll read below, each one brings a different set of experiences to the job, but they all share a passion for serving their students, staff and communities. Howard Carter, Jeffers...

Howard County, MD · 23d

baltimorefishbowl.com

These Baltimore school zones are getting new speed cameras

Baltimore will implement new speed cameras in certain school zones, starting later this month. Drivers who exceed the posted speed limit by at least 12 miles per hour will be subject to fines. Under the progressive scale, motorists will face higher fines the faster they are speeding. Drivers will incur...

Baltimore, MD · 23d

mocoshow.com

New $213 Million Northwood High School Taking Shape in Silver Spring

Construction continues on the new Northwood High School on University Boulevard in Silver Spring, with the more than $213 million project scheduled for completion in August 2027, in time for the start of the 2027-2028 school year (additional photos below). The major Montgomery County Public Schools capital project will replace...

Silver Spring, MD · 24d