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PWLiving

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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 · 3d

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MoCo Feed

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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 · 9h

alextimes.com

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 · 1d

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WJLA

Heightened security at Alexandria City High School after social media threats

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — There will be heightened security at Alexandria City High School campuses Thursday after authorities were notified of threats made towards the school on social media. The Alexandria Police Department (APD) said it is actively investigating the online threats, and that it will increase its presence...

Alexandria, VA · 15h

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The Alexandria Brief

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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 · 3d

arlnow.com

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 · 14h

banglabulletin.org

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 · 1d

fredericksburgfreepress.com

Spotsylvania student rep: “Prioritize student art over AI”

In her last meeting as student representative to the Spotsylvania School Board, Cora Shields asked division staff for support. “I would like to ask SCPS staff to consider asking art students to create their school flyers and posters,” Shields said during her comments at Monday’s school board meeting.

Spotsylvania County, VA · 1d

fredericksburgparent.net

Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Local Specialty Secondary High School Programs

Fredericksburg high school specialty programs offer students an opportunity to do much more than just meet graduation requirements. For Fredericksburg students, it’s an ideal time to explore their interests and possible career paths or challenge themselves academically. Explore academic and career interests. Local options include technology at ATI-UMW, advanced...

Fredericksburg, VA · 1d

mocoshow.com

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

woottoncommonsense.com

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...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

thermtide.com

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

tysonstoday.com

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 · 2d

streetcarsuburbs.news

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 · 3d

streetcarsuburbs.news

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

PWLiving

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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 · 3d

thewesternhemisphere.org

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 · 2d

libertypatriotpress.com

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 · 3d

thermtide.com

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 · 3d

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Former NASA Astronaut Mark Polansky Headed To Charles County Schools For Space Week

WALDORF, Md. — Space Foundation and Charles County Public Schools are bringing Space in the Community (SITC) back to Waldorf, Maryland, Nov. 16–20, 2026, for a week of space exploration and STEM learning. Space Foundation’s SITC program builds lasting community partnerships that help PreK–12 students become lifelong STEM...

Waldorf, MD · 4d