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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d
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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 · 2d
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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 · 17h
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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Player of the Week: Crofton High’s Dominic Jackson

Trailing by a touchdown early in the second quarter, the Crofton High School football team needed a spark. Its defense came through with a clutch stop to force a punt. The Cardinals’ offense, though, would not be needed. Junior Dominic Jackson, who has stepped into a leadership role this...

Crofton, MD · 1d

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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 · 2h

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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 · 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 · 3d

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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 · 8h

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Northeast Eagles Announce Basketball and Football Schedule Against Local Anne Arundel County Opponents

The Northeast Eagles have released their upcoming basketball and football schedules, featuring games against nearby Anne Arundel County teams and regional opponents. All contests are held at Northeast High School in Pasadena, Maryland unless otherwise noted. The football program is set to play a road game against Westlake High School...

Anne Arundel County, MD · 1d

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Oxon Hill Hires New Head Coach

There's a new head coach in Prince George's County, Maryland. Oxon Hill High School (Oxon Hill, Maryland) has named a former student-athlete to lead the women'

Oxon Hill, MD · 2d

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Woodward Wolves: Honoring a Rich History, Building a New Legacy

Charles W. Woodward High School is preparing to welcome students for the first time in nearly 40 years. Recently, the school unveiled its new mascot and colors, purple, white and gold, establishing...

Rockville, MD · 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 · 4h

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East Baltimore County high school sports check-in

Fall sports for Baltimore County Public Schools are underway. Here’s a check-in on some varsity teams as of Tuesday, Nov. 10, for Chesapeake, Kenwood, Eastern Technical, Overlea, Parkville and Perry Hall high schools. Football Chesapeake defeated Central on Nov. 6 with a final score of 14-0. After a loss to Parkville on Oct. 31, Kenwood won back to back games against Dulaney (36-16) and Digital Harbor (36-26). Eastern Technical stands strong with consecutive wins against WTES (31-26), Chesapeake High School (15-6) and North Harford (43-32). Overlea fell to Perry Hall on Oct. 30 (26-6) and City College on Nov. 6 (40-0). Parkville defeated Catonsville (32-31) and Dulaney (14-7) in back to back victories. Perry Hall Defeated Overlea (26-6) on Oct. 30 for their first win of the season, but fell to Woodlawn (38-6). Boys soccer Chesapeake fell to Sparrows Point 7-0 on Oct. 30, following their previous win against Owings Mills. Following their Oct. 15 win against Parkville, Kenwood fell to Overlea and Dundalk in back to back losses. Eastern Technical won consecutive games against Fallston, Forest Park and Sparrows Point. Parkville’s fell to Kenwood (1-0) and Dundalk (5-2) for their final games of October. Following a 2-1 win over

Baltimore County, MD · 1d

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Camille Butler Settles into Role As Middle School Principal

Walking through the hallways of Greenbelt Middle School one may notice that the school bell heard around campus sounds a little different this year. The bell, which used to sound like an alarm, is now a softer tone, meant to create a warmer environment for students and teachers. Carlos Pugh,...

Greenbelt, MD · 17h

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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 · 1d

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New Northern Middle School Opens in Owings After $60M, 22-Month Build

Calvert County has a newly occupied school building. The new Northern Middle School on Chaneyville Road in Owings has opened its doors to families, with staff moving into the building on November 2 and students following soon after, roughly 22 months after a January 2025 groundbreaking ceremony. The three-story, 109,237-square-foot...

Owings, MD · 1d