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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 · 1d
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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 · 2d
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North Stafford rebuilds after state runner-up roster exodus

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. “It’s just on a bigger scale,” Jones said of Texas high school football. Still, a chance to return home to the Fredericksburg area appealed to Jones. The former standout running back and linebacker for Riverbend High School competed at Virginia Tech before transferring to Southern Methodist University and wrapping up his playing career at The Citadel. North Stafford was coming off an appearance in the 2025 Class 6 state championship game where it fell to Oscar Smith, so Jones believed there was an opportunity for success. But after the Wolverines hired Jones in June, he was already facing a challenge because high school football programs now train year-round. That challenge intensified when the North Stafford administration informed Jones that the program had lost some talented transfers. After accepting the job offer, however, Jones quickly realized the situation was

Stafford, VA · 4d

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Maryland High School Football Playoff Preview & Predictions: First-Round Matchups

The regular season is over, and the postseason is here. For some Montgomery County teams, Friday night offers an opportunity to make a statement and keep a promising season alive. For others, the playoff draw is less of an opportunity and more of an unfortunate appointment with reality. There are a few intriguing matchups on the schedule, but several MoCo teams are facing opponents that are simply out of their league. Here is a look at the first-round matchups and predictions.

Maryland · 3d
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Up The Creek With A Paddle: Charles County Students Explore Green Careers On Canoemobile Field Trip

Indian Head Elementary School and Glymont Middle School students were recently up the Mattawoman Creek with a paddle when they took part in an outdoor field trip designed to stoke an interest in green careers. Fourth- and seventh-grade students visited Smallwood State Park in Marbury on the Potomac River last...

Charles County, MD · 2d

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Paid state government internship opens applications for 2027

College students interested in public service have until Dec. 31 to apply for the Governor’s Summer Internship Program, a paid summer placement in Maryland state agencies that includes a $5,000 stipend. The program is coordinated by University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s (UMBC) Shriver Center in partnership with the Office...

Maryland · 3d

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MCPS Things to Know: November 5, 2026

Tell Us What You Think! Districtwide Culture & Climate Survey Opens Nov. 8 Families, staff and students are invited to share feedback by participating in the upcoming Districtwide Culture and Climate Survey....

Montgomery County, MD · 3d

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The Big Blue Button: Loudoun County Installs Emergency Buttons in Rock Ridge

At the start of the 2026-27 school year, Loudoun County Public Schools installed a new security system in classrooms to replace the original system of reporting an emergency with a more efficient system. Previously, if a classroom had a medical or violent emergency, the teacher would have to manually call the front office using a telephone that was attached to a classroom wall.

Loudoun County, VA · 5d

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Chantilly High School student struck by classmate's vehicle while leaving school

CHANTILLY, Va. (7News) — A Fairfax County, Virginia, high school student was struck by a vehicle while leaving school, and the vehicle's driver was reportedly a classmate, according to county school leaders and police officials. Police shared on social media at around 4:16 p.m. that they were called to...

Chantilly, VA · 4d

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Maryland High School Football Playoff Matchups Announced

The Maryland high school football playoffs are set to begin November 5-7, with the first-round matchups announced across all six classifications. Montgomery County will be represented by 29 teams, including several that earned first-round byes. All matchups available below. The matchup information comes from the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic...

Maryland · 4d

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FCPS Superintendent Catlett announces retirement

Marci Catlett, the first Black Superintendent in the history of Fredericksburg City Public Schools, will retire effective June 30, 2027. “It is with heartfelt gratitude that I announce my retirement,” Catlett said in a statement she read aloud at Monday’s school board meeting. “I have spent more than half of my life — 45 years — educating students and being a member of the city schools family. What a blessing.”

Fredericksburg, VA · 5d

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JV football and its new beginning

The JV football players scramble on the field to take possession, yet the effort is no use as the kicker punts the ball and scores a field goal. On September 24 Chantilly faced Langley and won 26-16 against. On the sideline, there’s a new face helping the team out.

Chantilly, VA · 4d

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Alexandria Families Get Two Chances Tuesday to Speak Up on School Buildings, Budgets and More

ALEXANDRIA, VA—Alexandria families and taxpayers have two opportunities Tuesday evening to speak directly to the School Board about school construction, budgets and other issues shaping the division’s future. First, the board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2028–2037 Capital Improvement Program budget from 6 to...

Alexandria, VA · 3d

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Top 10 Arlington County public schools

Choosing a school starts with understanding your options. This guide to 10 Arlington County public schools covers elementary, middle and high school programs, with highlights of what each offers and practical tips for families exploring the schools. Key Takeaways. The big picture: There are a lot of amazing public schools...

Arlington County, VA · 6d

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Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings: No. 8 Paul VI

2025-26: 33-3 National ranking: No. 1. State championships: Six (2012, 2014, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026) Height: 6-4 | Class: Junior (2028) Height: 6-5 | Class: Junior (2028) National rank: Unranked | Status: Virginia Tech baseball commit. F — Farrell Djossinou. Height: 6-7 | Class: Senior (2027) National rank: Unranked...

Chantilly, VA · 4d

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Football Recap: St. Charles Survives a Thriller Against North Point + How To Watch

St. Charles proved they can win big with a 56-point victory last Friday. On Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the North Point Eagles 7-6. The seven-point effort marked St. Charles' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.

Waldorf, MD · 6d

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Broadneck Returns to the Maryland Media Top 25 Poll as MPSSAA Postseason Play Begins

As has been the case in recent weeks, there is very little turnover in the Maryland Media State Poll. Even a team forfeiting four games had little impact on the

Maryland · 4d

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264 Diesel Generators Ring Ashburn School as Regulators Test Air

Discovery Elementary School in Ashburn, Virginia sits near 11 data centers and 264 diesel generators, a cluster of industrial infrastructure. Coco Lyons picks up her 6-year-old daughter Zuri from Discovery Elementary. The scale of the buildout around the school is detailed in reporting by NBC News, which found that diesel...

Ashburn, VA · 5d

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Advisory committee: Make special education ‘a division-wide priority’ in city schools

Students with disabilities “are among the populations requiring the most attention,” concludes the 2026 annual report of the Fredericksburg School Board’s Special Education Advisory Committee. Committee members presented the annual report at Monday’s regular school board meeting. “The central conclusion is straightforward: Fredericksburg has caring educators...

Fredericksburg, VA · 4d

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RM flag football builds success on and off the field

Since its introduction to Montgomery County high schools in 2024, girls flag football has quickly grown in popularity, giving female athletes a new opportunity to compete. Flag football is a fast-paced, noncontact version of traditional American football. By fall 2025, all 25 MCPS high schools had teams, with more than 600 girls signing up. The sport quickly drew attention and gained interest at Richard Montgomery. At RM, the team has already found success, winning a division championship and setting its sights on even bigger goals.

Montgomery County, MD · 4d