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Hundreds of MCPS Musicians Take the Field for Annual Marching Band Showcase

Hundreds of student musicians from across Montgomery County came together at Albert Einstein High School on Saturday, October 24, for the 5th annual MCPS Marching Band Showcase. The event featured performances from 13 high school marching bands, along with middle school musicians from throughout Montgomery County Public Schools. The showcase...

Montgomery County, MD · 9d
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DMV high school football scores & highlights (10/30/26)

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Highlights from five high school football games from all over the D.C., Maryland and northern Virginia area! No. 17 Madison at No. 10 Oakton (Vienna, Va.) – Game of the Week Oakton converts a two-point conversion in overtime to defeat Madison 22-21. It’s the Cougars’ first win over the Warhawks […]

Washington, DC · 8d

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Dozens of sick children prompts temporary closure of elementary school in Prince George’s County

Princeton Elementary School in Prince George's County will be closed for the rest of the week due to a sickness outbreak among dozens of students and staff.

Prince George'S County, MD · 11d

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DCPS Students Have Three Days Off: October 30, November 2 & 3

Parents and guardians of DC Public Schools (DCPS) students should plan ahead for three upcoming days when schools will be closed to students. According to DCPS, students will not have classes on the following dates:. Monday, November 2, 2026: Records/Wellness Day. Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Election Day. With the weekend...

Washington, DC · 11d
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Declining enrollment prompts MCPS to consider school closures

Montgomery County Public Schools is reviewing its elementary and middle schools for possible closures and consolidations after student enrollment declined for the first time in more than 40 years. The two-year process, which will begin in 2027, could change how schools are organized across the county with approved changes being scheduled to take effect in the 2029-30 school year.

Montgomery County, MD · 11d

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George Mason University Offers 34 Skill Focused Minors Programs to Help Students Prepare for the Workforce

Students at George Mason University can complement their majors with academic minors designed to connect classroom learning with the demands of the workplace, as the university expands a program focused on practical skills and career preparation. The university currently offers 34 workforce-ready minor programs across seven schools and colleges, with...

Fairfax, VA · 11d

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More than a Just a Month: Stafford High Students Reflect on Culture, Identity, and Belonging

While Hispanic Heritage Month brings events and important traditions to school, for most students, it is simply a time to celebrate where they came from and share who they are. Growing up between two different cultures often means switching between two different versions of yourself. For Stafford High students Nayeli...

Stafford, VA · 11d

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Montgomery College Rockville Campus to Receive $5.5 Million for Library Renovations

The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $683 million in state spending on Thursday, October 29, including funding for projects in Montgomery County. Among the approved grants is $5.5 million for Montgomery College to renovate and improve the library at its Rockville campus. Montgomery County will also receive $1.35 million to build or renovate 10 public school playgrounds in underserved areas throughout the county.

Montgomery County, MD · 9d

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Prince George’s County school closed for mass illness

Suitland, MD · 11d

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Montgomery County Public Schools No Confidence Vote

What’s wrong with the Montgomery County Public School System? According to a recent statement from education activists in the county, quite a bit. Last week the Montgomery County Education Equity Action Group, issued a detailed formal statement of no confidence to the county superintendent, the Education and Cultural Committee of the Montgomery County Council… the teachers’ union and administrative and principal’s union. We talk to members of the group about the statement of no confidence and what achange they want to see.

Montgomery County, MD · 11d

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Inside Maryland High School Football: Centennial Ends a Four-Year Losing Streak

Corey Eudell, in his fourth season as Centennial’s head coach, finally got to call a play his team has practiced every day. The victory formation. Centennial’s

Maryland · 11d

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Sheridan fourth graders take in local history

Last week, Sheridan Elementary School fourth graders visited and toured the Boxley Cabin, Sheridan Library, and the Sheridan Historical Society Museum. All three locations offer so much history to the foundation of Sheridan and surrounding areas. Boxley Cabin was built in 1828 by Virginia-born abolitionist George Boxley, who fled Spotsylvania County, Va., after allegedly starting a slave rebellion in the winter of 1816. Boxley escaped jail using a spring saw smuggled by his wife, Hannah. He vanished, heading north. But his life as a fugitive meant that he was chased relentlessly by bounty hunters for 12 years.

Spotsylvania County, VA · 10d

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The One Centreville Club at Centreville High School

The One Centreville club just kicked off another year at Centreville High School. Members volunteer their time each month to read to kindergarten through second grade students at Centreville Elementary School. Prior to their monthly visit, groups of members meet to preread their assigned book and plan out a fun and engaging activity related to the book they just read.

Centreville, VA · 10d

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‘It’s outrageous’: Spotsylvania schools clamor for more state funding

Spotsylvania County Public Schools needs more funding from the state in order to meet the needs of all students. That was the underlying theme of the preliminary budget presentation given to the school board by Chief Financial Officer Phillip Trayer at a work session on Monday. Trayer said — and...

Spotsylvania County, VA · 11d

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Dunne calls for financial control overhaul

School board member Mateo Dunne has called for stronger financial controls for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) following the arrests of two Hayfield Secondary School employees and amid taxpayer concerns over school funding. On Sept. 30, the former Hayfield principal Darin Thompson turned himself in and was charged with felony...

Fairfax County, VA · 9d

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Fairfax Co. high schooler launches podcast to expose girls to careers in aviation industry

Sanya Bhalla grew up about 10 minutes from Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, and she was always fascinated by the large planes and space shuttles on display. But she never fully envisioned flying one herself until she participated in the Smithsonian’s She Can summer program as a 13-year-old....

Chantilly, VA · 10d

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George Mason Renames its School of Nursing Following a $15 Million Donation

George Mason University has renamed its School of Nursing in honor of Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry. The pair recently gave $15 million to the nursing program. GMU announced the change in a press release, calling the gift “transformative.”. “The naming of the School of Nursing honors Arlene Evans...

Fairfax, VA · 13d

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More Than an Honor: Inside Kettle Run’s Honor Societies

Induction season is here, and Kettle Run honor societies are in full swing. We have a variety of honor societies here at Kettle Run High School. These include Tri-M Music Honor Society, Science Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, and National Art Honor Society. All of these societies bring together talented and committed students. These organizations can also strengthen college applications while encouraging students to excel academically and serve their communities.

Nokesville, VA · 10d

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MCPS regional model restricts access to RM’s IB program

On March 26, 2026, the Montgomery County Board of Education approved the establishment of a regional approach to secondary programs across MCPS. High schools will be grouped into six regions, each with programs that fall under five categories: GLOBE, STEM, LEAD, ARTS and MED. This system is very different from the old approach, which was to have certain magnet programs open to the entire county.

Montgomery County, MD · 11d