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High school junior killed in single-vehicle Montgomery County crash

DARNESTOWN, Md. - A 17-year-old student at Northwest High School was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Darnestown early Wednesday morning. Montgomery County police and rescue officials were called to the area of Riffle Ford Road near Seneca Creek Trail around 3:19 a.m. for a crash involving a Jeep Wrangler.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d
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Rockville Educator Surprised with $25,000 Award During School Assembly

Cassandra Batson, middle school principal and head of the upper school campus at Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, has been named Maryland’s 2026-27 Milken Educator Award recipient, receiving a $25,000 cash prize. Batson was surprised with the award during a school assembly attended by students, staff...

Rockville, MD · 8h
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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 · 3d

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Montgomery County Schools Earn Top Spots in Maryland’s Best Public Schools Rankings

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has earned numerous top spots in Public School Review’s latest rankings of Maryland’s best public schools, including the top three high schools in the state. The rankings also place eight MCPS middle schools and 12 elementary schools among Maryland’s top 25 in their respective categories.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d
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These Are the Best Elementary Schools in Maryland According to New 2027 U.S. News Rankings

The school ranked first in Maryland’s newest elementary rankings doesn’t even have kindergarten classes. It serves grades two through five, an intriguing detail behind a list that families may want to examine more closely. U.S. News released its 2027 rankings in October 2026, using reading and mathematics results...

Maryland · 1d

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The Remarkable Story of “Mr. RM” John Fahrner, a Montgomery County Coaching and Teaching Legend

This article was republished with permission and originally written by Gavin Manske and Larissa Deng where it was published in Richard Montgomery High School’s student newspaper The Tide. For more than 45 years, Mr. John Fahrner, known as “Mr. RM,” has been at the heart of MCPS and RM...

Montgomery County, MD · 9h

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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 · 3d

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Lincoln High School Lease Documents Differ on Purchase Price: $10 or Full Market Value

The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to vote Nov. 17 on leasing the former Lincoln High School in Rockville’s Lincoln Park neighborhood to a nonprofit, and the documents in the Council packet give two different terms for buying the property. A Council staff report and a draft Council resolution...

Rockville, MD · 14h

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MCPS Announces Winners of 38th Annual High School Cheerleading Competition

Cheerleading teams from all Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high schools competed in the 38th annual MCPS Cheerleading Competition on Saturday, October 31, at Montgomery Blair High School. MCPS shared that the annual competition brought together squads from across the county to showcase their skills through routines featuring high-flying stunts,...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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MCPS Gear Store Adds Winter Merchandise With Purchases Helping Reduce Student Meal Debt

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Gear Store has been updated with winter merchandise, offering a variety of MCPS-branded clothing and accessories for the whole family. The collection includes sweatshirts, pullovers, fleece joggers, pom beanies, and more, with 20% of each purchase going toward reducing student meal debt across the district.

Rockville, MD · 20h

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Virginia's largest school district touts mediocrity

On Nov. 4, leaders of Fairfax County Public Schools emailed parents to brag that district students outperformed their peers across Virginia on the SAT.

Fairfax County, VA · 1d

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MCPS Dates to Remember: Early Release Days, Thanksgiving and Winter Break

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have several early release days and scheduled school closures coming up over the next several weeks, including a five-day stretch surrounding Thanksgiving and an extended winter break. Here are the important dates for families to keep in mind through January 1, 2027:. November 2026.

Rockville, MD · 12h

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Fairfax County considers major changes to school start times

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Fairfax County School Board members are considering major changes to school start times. The decision could impact thousands of students and their families and could reshape everything from bus routes to after-school activities. The big question is how to give middle school students more time to...

Fairfax County, VA · 3d

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Three Arlington teams advance to football playoffs this weekend

High-school football playoffs begin this weekend and three Arlington teams, all with 6-4 overall records, will be participating in first-round action. The eight-team 6D North Region tournament will include Arlington’s Yorktown Patriots as the fourth seed and the Washington-Liberty Generals as the sixth. The four-team Washington Catholic Athletic Conference...

Vienna, VA · 1d

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College in Maryland Now Costs an Average of More Than $40,000 Per Year, According to New Report

The average annual cost of attending a four-year college in Maryland is more than $40,000, according to a new report from personal-finance website WalletHub examining where higher education costs the most and least across the United States. WalletHub found that the average yearly cost of a college education in Maryland...

Maryland · 1d

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2026 Maryland High School Girls Flag Football State Championship Matchups Set

Following semifinal action this week, the Maryland girls flag football state championship games, scheduled for Nov. 17 at M&T Bank Stadium, are set.

Maryland · 1d

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High School Football Player Dubbed ‘Deacon 12’ After Scoring Three Touchdowns In Business Attire

Rob Brown College Preparatory High School senior Lamont Butler showed out in 30-28 win over Phelps. The two-way star had the game of his life, making major impacts on both offense and defense. Due to a pregame mix-up, he was forced to make a uniform change before kickoff. Let’s just say he dressed to impress! […] The post High School Football Player Dubbed ‘Deacon 12’ After Scoring Three Touchdowns In Business Attire appeared first on BroBible.

Washington, DC · 1d

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From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: PG County Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future

A Maryland teenager who graduated at the top of her high school class and earned a full scholarship to college is now facing a future far different from the one she spent years working toward. Maria Flores Garcia, 19, was detained alongside her mother during a scheduled immigration check-in in Balti…

Prince George'S County, MD · 3d

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Absenteeism and truancy take center stage before DC Council in massive oversight hearing

WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. leaders are set to face questions about what the city is doing — or not doing — to keep students in school, as an oversight hearing focuses on chronic absenteeism and truancy. The hearing, called by D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson before the...

Washington, DC · 1d

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Students switch to online schools

For a growing number of students, academics have taken on a whole new setting and style. These students are finding that online schools offer the flexibility and specialization that they want in their schedule. Whether it be niche interests, more time, or expediting high school classes, online learning can help students pursue futures in almost any field.

Rockville, MD · 1d