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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 · 2d
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Oakdale and Middletown March Their Way to State Championships

Two Frederick County high school marching bands are bringing home some major hardware after a big day of music and performance! Oakdale High and Middletown High both captured state titles Saturday at the Maryland Marching Band Association Championships at Towson University. Oakdale took top honors in the 4A category with...

Middletown, MD · 1d
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Maryland’s Top 25 Public High Schools for 2026-2027, According to Public School Review

Public School Review has released its rankings of Maryland’s top public high schools for the 2026-2027 school year, with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) claiming the top two positions in the state and placing eight schools among the top 25 (top 25 rankings below). Walt Whitman High School in...

Maryland · 1d
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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 · 1d
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Maryland Marching Band Association Announces 2026 State Champions and Final Rankings

Several Montgomery County high schools earned top finishes at the 2026 Maryland Marching Band Association (MMBA) State Championships, highlighted by Thomas S. Wootton High School winning the Open-Small division and Quince Orchard High School finishing second in the Show Band division. Wootton earned a score of 93.6 to capture the...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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High school stat leaders through Nov. 8

Thanks to a strong opening round in the postseason, North Hagerstown athletes continue to lead in several stat categories over multiple sports. Two Hubs, Michael Stewart and Donald Rivers, have been men among boys on the football field and combine to top our leaderboards in four different places. Stewart leads locals in both rushing yards (1,185) and TDs (14), while Rivers ranks No. 1 amongst area defenders in both tackles (147) and sacks (7). Both players have an opportunity to build on those totals in a playoff game this weekend.

Hagerstown, MD · 1d

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After 54 Years and 1,500 Wins, Jefferson's John Lowery Retiring as Baseball Coach

From the Jefferson High School athletics Facebook page (JHS Cougars Athletics):. After 54 years as the Head Coach of JHS Cougars Baseball, Coach Lowery has announced his retirement. There are no words that can thank Coach for his dedication and service to our community. He retires with the most wins...

Jefferson County, WV · 1d

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First season of girls' flag football wraps up at Howard County high schools

The Howard County Public School System began running the program across all high schools for the 2026-2027 school year.

Howard County, MD · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Baltimore County school board adds safeguards after improper $2.5 billion budget vote

HUNT VALLEY, Md. (WBFF) — The Baltimore County Board of Education is taking action after a FOX45 News investigation found the school system’s $2.5 billion budget appears to have passed improperly. Eight months after Project Baltimore first exposed the issue, the Board is now putting new safeguards in...

Baltimore County, MD · 1d

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Glenelg High School Gladiators to Host Football Playoff Game on November 13

The Glenelg High School Gladiators football team will host a playoff game at Glenelg High School on Friday, November 13, 2026. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., marking an important postseason contest for the Gladiators. Game Details. Date: Friday, November 13, 2026. Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Glenelg...

Glenelg, MD · 1d

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Public information session set on boundary study for Overlea High School overcrowding

OVERLEA, Md. — Baltimore County Public Schools will host a public information session on Wednesday, Nov. 18, to present draft boundary options aimed at relieving overcrowding at Overlea High School. The session, scheduled from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Nottingham Middle School in Rosedale, will allow community members to review committee proposals designed to […]

Baltimore County, MD · 1d

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Dugan Residential Hall Opens on Benedictine Campus

Benedictine opened its new Dugan Residential Hall with a ceremonial ribbon cutting and student homecoming the week of Nov 2, 2026. Scott Evans, Executive Director, said during his comments

Maryland · 20h

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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 · 2d

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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 · 4d

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Maryland High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 10, 2026)

As the Maryland private schools get their playoffs underway and the MPSSAA moves the second round of its state playoffs, here is our latest update to the Maryland High School Football State Rankings.

Maryland · 22h

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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 · 2d