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More Than 50 Montgomery County Elementary and Middle Schools Rank Among Maryland’s Best in New U.S. News Report

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2027 Best Elementary Schools and Best Middle Schools rankings, with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) earning strong representation among Maryland’s highest-ranked schools. According to the news shared by MCPS, 12 MCPS elementary schools placed among the top 25 in Maryland, while...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Thomas S. Wootton High School closure, equity, infrastructure concerns

The Montgomery County Board of Education voted 7-1 on March 26, 2026, to permanently close Thomas S. Wootton High School and relocate students to other schools, according to a timeline by Save Wootton, a community coalition dedicated to keeping the school open. While the decision aims to address infrastructure issues, it also raises equity and building capacity concerns.

Montgomery County, MD · 3d

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Updated Maryland High School Football Playoff Brackets: First-Round Scores, Matchups and Championship Schedule

Updated 2026 Maryland high school football playoff brackets for all six MPSSAA classes, with first-round scores, upcoming matchups and state championship dates.

Maryland · 2d

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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 · 7h

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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 · 2h

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Howard County mother calls for action as high school racial slur incident is investigated

The parent of an Atholton High School athlete is speaking out days after her son and his teammates were allegedly subjected to racial slurs and offensive language.

Howard County, MD · 3d

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nne Arundel Schools Make the Grade: Nearly 96% Earn Three Stars or Better

Nearly 96 percent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) earned at least three stars on the latest Maryland Report Card, according to results released by the Maryland State Department of Education on October 29. The results also show continued improvement across the school system, with fewer schools receiving the lowest ratings for the third consecutive year.

Anne Arundel County, MD · 1d

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10 MCPS Schools Earn National Recognition for Student Community Service

MCPS has shared that ten Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) have been named among 50 schools nationwide to receive Youth Service America’s (YSA) 2026 Gold Ribbon Schools in Service Learning recognition, an honor recognizing schools for their commitment to student service learning, civic engagement, and community involvement. The recognition...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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MCPS cuts dual enrollment funding

On June 4, 2026, the MCPS Board of Education (BOE) approved a budget that included a $1.4 million funding reduction for the dual enrollment program as part of a larger $36 million deficit in the budget. This reduction includes cuts to tuition coverage and learning materials. Dual enrollment provides an...

Rockville, MD · 20h

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Paint Branch Coach Michael Nesmith on Building More Than a Football Program

Michael Nesmith has been the head football coach at Paint Branch High School since 2007, and he has coached football every year since he was 19. Nesmith, who also teaches English at Paint Branch, said he wants to use football to help build young men, not just to win games.

Burtonsville, MD · 1d

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D.C. college students camp out for more affordable housing

When Lydia Lovering, a senior at George Washington University, transferred to college in D.C. from the University of Connecticut, she was surprised at the large jump in housing prices. “It should not be normal for undergraduate students to have to work one to three jobs just to maintain rent,” Lovering...

Washington, DC · 23h

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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Porter Traditional School No. 1 Middle School in Northern Virginia, No. 2 in Virginia

U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 rankings of the top schools across the nation, naming Porter Traditional School the No. 1 middle school in Northern Virginia and the No. 2 middle school in the state. U.S. News & World Report ranks public elementary and middle schools in every...

Virginia · 3d

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DMV high school football scores & highlights (11/6/26)

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Highlights from Friday night high school football games from throughout D.C., Maryland and northern Virginia. #17 Coolidge at Dunbar – Game of the Week Dunbar shocks #17 Coolidge, winning 28-7 #12 South Lakes at #22 Westfield #12 South Lakes takes down #22 Westfield on the road 23-20 #25 Loudoun Valley […]

Washington, DC · 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 · 1d

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HBCU Love: FAMU’s Oliver Gilbert Wins Florida’s 24th District, Heading to Washington to Succeed Frederica Wilson

Oliver Gilbert is headed to Congress, and the Florida A&M University alumnus will represent the South Florida community that raised him. On Tuesday night, the Miami-Dade County commissioner won Florida’s 24th Congressional District over Republican Te Mayonna Brown. As a result, he will succeed longtime Rep. Frederica Wilson in Washington.

Miami-Dade County, FL · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 23h

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Free Metrobus Passes Coming for Alexandria Middle and High School Students

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria middle- and high-school students will soon have a new way to reach school, jobs, activities and destinations around the Washington region without paying a Metrobus fare. The City’s new ALX Student Pass is a specially programmed SmarTrip card that eligible Alexandria City Public Schools students...

Alexandria, VA · 2d