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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 · 4d
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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 · 2d
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All In: Montgomery County football teams enter the state high school playoffs

Throw out the record books. Every team in Montgomery County, regardless of their regular season mark, qualifies for the state football playoffs in Maryland that start Thursday night. All 29 schools in the county participate in the post-season. The first round of the playoffs is set for Nov. 5-7. Teams...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d
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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 · 2d
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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 · 5d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Lets say adiós to our limited language curriculum

At JDS, there are two language options available other than English: Hebrew and Spanish. Students are required to take Hebrew from the year they enroll at JDS until the end of their sophomore year, with the option to drop it in their junior year. Spanish is offered starting in middle school, and classes continue through high school as students progress through levels. JDS should offer more language options so students can have the opportunity to explore and learn about cultures and languages that interest them.

Montgomery County, MD · 3d

High School On SI

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Undefeated Maryland High School Football Powerhouse Forced to Forfeit Four Wins Before Playoffs

Maryland football powerhouse Wise forfeits four wins over a residency violation, dropping from 8-0 to 4-4 and reshaping the Class 4A playoff bracket.

Maryland · 6d

DC News Now

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Wise High School’s football team forced to forfeit its first four winning games

Wise High School must forfeit its first four games after a student, who was not eligible to play participated in the games.

Prince George'S County, MD · 4d

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Ways To Boost School Performance

School definitely has its ways of providing a big challenge for every student. But what a lot of students don’t take into account is the different ways students need to manage their brain before, during and after a big assignment or assessment. Luckily, we have ways to boost your performance in school spoken from real seniors who were in a pickle beforehand.

Stafford, VA · 3d

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Letter to Editor: Talbot Students Deserve Better Than 22nd in Reading Gains, Tcps Need Change.

Talbot County Public Schools ranks 22nd of 24 Maryland districts for gains in reading proficiency since 2022, and 18th in math. On the 2025–26 MCAP, 46.8% of Talbot students are proficient in reading, against 51.7% statewide. In math, it’s 20.7% against 27.1%. Since 2022, Talbot has gained less...

Talbot County, MD · 5d

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Fairfax County Students Develop Online Tool That Shows Safest Walking Routes to Schools

Last school year, three Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology juniors developed an algorithm meant to help students find safe walking routes to school. They called it “SafeWalkr.”. The project is now being put into practice. Fairfax County Public Schools is piloting SafeWalkr for families in the...

Fairfax County, VA · 4d

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‘Where are the children going?’: MCPS says enrollment drop is not due to students opting for private, homeschooling

The number of students who have left Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) for private or homeschooling has had a net increase of fewer than 100 from last school year to this one, according to a Monday school board meeting in Rockville. The numbers from the district come after MCPS shared...

Montgomery County, MD · 5d

High School On SI

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2026 High School Girls Soccer All-American Game Rosters Announced: All 38 Players

Thirty-eight elite high school girls soccer players from fall-playing states will take part in the 14th annual High School All-American Game on Dec. 12 at McDon

Maryland · 4d