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Public School Review 2026-2027 Rankings: MCPS Schools on the Rise Across Maryland

Public School Review has released its rankings of Maryland’s top public schools, with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) taking center stage across high school, middle school, elementary school and specialized program categories....

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Eligible Washington, D.C., High School Students Could Get $15,000 in Annual Scholarships From George Mason University

For high school students in Washington, D.C., the cost of attending college outside the nation’s capital may become a little easier to manage. A new scholarship from George Mason University could provide eligible students with at least $30,000 in annual financial assistance when combined with an existing District grant.

Washington, DC · 2d

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The Intertwined History of Walter Johnson and Woodward High Schools

As Charles W. Woodward High School prepares to reopen in fall 2027, nearly 40 years after closing, the school is beginning a new chapter in a history that has long been intertwined with neighboring Walter Johnson High School. The two schools have shared students, traditions and even a mascot, with their histories dating back to the rapid growth of Montgomery County’s suburban Bethesda and Rockville communities in the 1950s and 1960s.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Alexandria parents petition ACPS to limit school-issued device use

Hundreds of parents and community members have signed onto a letter asking Alexandria City Public Schools leaders to put limits on students using school-issued tablets and laptops. The parent-led petition, addressed to the Alexandria City School Board, Acting Superintendent Grace Taylor and incoming Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt, called for “age-appropriate screen...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Alexandria City High School to start locking student phones in pouches in early 2027

Alexandria City High School is planning to roll out phone pouches with magnetic locks for its students in January or February, Principal Michael Burch told ALXnow. In August, ACHS started the 2026-27 school year with a “bell-to-bell” ban of smartphones and other smart devices. The number of policy violations has dropped from 179 in the first week of school to under 100 in most recent weeks. During the week of Nov. 2, 2026, the number of cellphones collected due to policy violations dropped to 48, Burch said.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Special committee pitches four-year School Board terms to Alexandria City Council

Alexandria City Council received a recommendation from the joint ad hoc committee on School Board election reforms Tuesday (Nov. 10), but it is unclear if and when the council will take up the proposed city charter amendment. The committee recommended moving the Alexandria City School Board from three-year to four-year...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Northwest High School student killed in crash

Ethan Ramos, a junior at Northwest High School, died in a single-vehicle crash in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Dwight Schar Donates $30M to George Mason University

Dwight Schar, a philanthropist and the founder of NVR Inc., has given George Mason University $30 million. The donation will help create two new institutes at the Schar School of Policy and Government. The donation establishes the Institute for Security, Intelligence and Defense and the Institute for Economic Statecraft. The...

Fairfax, VA · 4d

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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 · 4d

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Bishop Ireton readies for athletic expansion

Bishop Ireton High School received approval from the Alexandria City Planning Commission Nov. 5 to embark on a project that will represent the most significant upgrade to the school’s athletic facilities in almost a decade. The project, estimated to cost $6.5 million, will enhance the fields, track and infrastructure...

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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Alexandria and its schools will spend 180 days building a case for Richmond

City Council and School Board members agreed Monday to study what it actually costs to educate an Alexandria student, then take the numbers to the General Assembly.

Alexandria, VA · 4d

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MCPS considers changes to exam fee coverage

On Sept. 16, the Montgomery County Board of Education presented its 2027 legislative platform at its annual legislative meeting at Richard Montgomery High School. The platform proposes moving AP and IB exam fee coverage to a needs-based system. In 2023, MCPS began covering all the costs for AP and IB...

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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 · 4d

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Congressional School: 85 Years of Curious Kids on 40 Acres

Tucked off Sleepy Hollow Road, about a mile south of Seven Corners, sits one of the area’s best-kept secrets: a 40-acre campus inside the Beltway where infants nap, middle schoolers debate the Civil War, and a herd of horses grazes between classes. Congressional School has been shaping young learners since 1939, and at 85-plus years it feels both deeply rooted and surprisingly fresh.

Falls Church, VA · 3d

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DeMatha to recognize two Hyattsville athletic directors

DeMatha Catholic High School will honor longtime athletic director Ed King by inducting him into its Hall of Fame and will recognize 1994 alumnus Joe Sego for his over 35 years of service to area youth. DeMatha Principal Dan McMahon, who taught English to Sego, sees similarities in the two...

Hyattsville, MD · 4d

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Cornerstone suspension sends students to nearby bars

Since Cornerstone Grill & Loft, one of College Park’s most popular bars, lost its liquor license in October, regular patrons are squeezing into Looney’s Pub and Terrapin’s Turf on the weekends. “It’s a little bit disappointing,” University of Maryland (UMD) senior Gina Youn said. “I [just] turned...

College Park, MD · 4d

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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 · 4d

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Mira Mueller Commits to the University of Mary Washington: An Inside Peek at Her Recruitment

Mira Mueller, a center forward for the WAHS Field Hockey team, has recently committed to the University of Mary Washington to further her academic and athletic career. Mueller will be attending UMW with an academic scholarship, while planning to pursue a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Art. While maintaining a 4.0 GPA, Mueller is also part of the Teacher Cadet program, excels in AP and Dual Enrollment classes, and volunteers at her local food pantry.

Fredericksburg, VA · 3d

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Liberty Champions Together’s 3rd Annual Middle School Basketball Tournament.

Champions Together, Liberty’s largest club, hosted its annual Middle School Basketball Tournament on October 28th. For the past few years, Cedar Lee Middle School, Marshall Middle School, Culpeper Middle School, and Auburn Middle School have participated. The tournament is set up so every team plays each other once in...

Marshall, VA · 4d

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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...

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