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McLean, VA · Education

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Cell tower proposed for grounds of McLean private school

A wireless tower developer is seeking a special exception from Fairfax County for a 175-foot monopole to be constructed on the grounds of a private girls’ school in McLean in hopes of remedying unreliable cell service on the property and along Georgetown Pike. The application from Milestone Towers, submitted...

Mclean, VA · 1d

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High school football playoff picture: Who's in and who needs help

Six spots in the eight-team Class 6, Region B playoff football bracket are set heading into Friday’s final regular-season games. Colonial Forge, Brooke Point, Battlefield, Woodbridge, Gar-Field and Stafford are in win or lose. The only question for them is seeding. Gainesville, Patriot and Independence are vying for the final two spots with all three still in contention even with a loss. The playoffs begin Nov. 13 with the top four seeded teams hosting games. The final Class 6, Region B and Class 3, Region B power point ratings and first-round playoff pairings are scheduled to be posted Friday night after all the final scores are in. Winning the district title has no bearing on playoff positions. Power points determine seeding. Keep in mind this is all unofficial. But to get a sense of how the brackets might break down, let’s start at the top for Class 6, Region B. If current No. 1 Colonial Forge (8-1) beats Massaponax (4-5), it will clinch the region’s top seed as well as home-field advantage through the region playoffs. If Colonial Forge loses and No. 2 Brooke Point (8-1) defeats No. 6 Stafford (7-2) Friday, then the Black-Hawks will earn the top spot.

Gainesville, VA · 3d

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Gainesville overcomes 0-3 start to become playoff contender

At this point in the season, Tre Cage sees no reason to focus on the what-ifs. Instead, he’s fixated on what’s now. And what’s now is that after starting the season 0-3, his Gainesville football team has a chance to defeat a rival for the first time and by doing so earn an automatic berth in the playoffs. For the second-year head coach, that means letting go of Battlefield’s 21-20 come-from-behind victory over the Cardinals. Or Colonial Forge blocking a Gainesville field-goal attempt with two minutes left to hold on for a 14-13 victory. Those moments are in the past. All that matters is what the Cardinals (5-4) do Friday at Patriot (5-4) in their regular-season finale. A victory puts Gainesville back in the playoffs for the first time since 2024 and ends the Pioneers’ winning streak over the Cardinals at five. Gainesville could still reach the playoffs with a loss, but a victory would mean so much more. “We’re looking to make history and beat Patriot,” Cage said. “Getting into the postseason is the cherry on top.” High school football playoff picture Top offensive performances for Oct. 30 games This Friday's schedule Woodbridge-Gar-Field rivalry features multiple storylines Gainesville has

Gainesville, VA · 14h

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Janitor Of 30 Years Breaks Down In Sobs Learning Students Raised $20K To Buy Him His Dream Car

Students at a Virginia high school came together with a heartwarming surprise for a custodian who worked tirelessly on behalf of the students who walked the halls every single day. Their surprise brought Francis Apraku, a janitor at James Madison High School in Vienna, to tears as he expressed his...

Vienna, VA · 2d

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Paid state government internship opens applications for 2027

College students interested in public service have until Dec. 31 to apply for the Governor’s Summer Internship Program, a paid summer placement in Maryland state agencies that includes a $5,000 stipend. The program is coordinated by University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s (UMBC) Shriver Center in partnership with the Office...

Maryland · 1d

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The Big Blue Button: Loudoun County Installs Emergency Buttons in Rock Ridge

At the start of the 2026-27 school year, Loudoun County Public Schools installed a new security system in classrooms to replace the original system of reporting an emergency with a more efficient system. Previously, if a classroom had a medical or violent emergency, the teacher would have to manually call the front office using a telephone that was attached to a classroom wall.

Loudoun County, VA · 2d

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MCPS Things to Know: November 5, 2026

Tell Us What You Think! Districtwide Culture & Climate Survey Opens Nov. 8 Families, staff and students are invited to share feedback by participating in the upcoming Districtwide Culture and Climate Survey....

Montgomery County, MD · 20h

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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 · 4h

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MCPS Reminds Families of Snow Day Color Codes and Weather-Related Decision Times Ahead of Winter

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is reminding families of its weather-related operating procedures as the winter season approaches, including the six color codes used to communicate school closures, delayed openings, early dismissals, and virtual instruction days. In a message to the MCPS community, the school system encouraged families to familiarize...

Rockville, MD · 1d

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Up The Creek With A Paddle: Charles County Students Explore Green Careers On Canoemobile Field Trip

Indian Head Elementary School and Glymont Middle School students were recently up the Mattawoman Creek with a paddle when they took part in an outdoor field trip designed to stoke an interest in green careers. Fourth- and seventh-grade students visited Smallwood State Park in Marbury on the Potomac River last...

Charles County, MD · 5h

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Chantilly High School student struck by classmate's vehicle while leaving school

CHANTILLY, Va. (7News) — A Fairfax County, Virginia, high school student was struck by a vehicle while leaving school, and the vehicle's driver was reportedly a classmate, according to county school leaders and police officials. Police shared on social media at around 4:16 p.m. that they were called to...

Chantilly, VA · 2d

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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 · 2h

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Maryland High School Football Playoff Matchups Announced

The Maryland high school football playoffs are set to begin November 5-7, with the first-round matchups announced across all six classifications. Montgomery County will be represented by 29 teams, including several that earned first-round byes. All matchups available below. The matchup information comes from the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic...

Maryland · 2d

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Gaithersburg to Test Stop Sign Cameras Near Schools Nov. 9-23 With No Tickets

Gaithersburg will test stop sign cameras near schools Nov. 9 to 23 for data only, with no warnings or citations, under a new state pilot law. The post Gaithersburg to Test Stop Sign Cameras Near Schools Nov. 9-23 With No Tickets appeared first on TANTV .

Gaithersburg, MD · 14h

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THC Vapes Found At Four Charles County Schools, Including One With An 8-Year-Old Student

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. – On November 5, a student at La Plata High School, age 16, was found to be in possession of a vaping device containing THC. On November 4, a vaping device containing THC was recovered from a 14-year-old student at Davis Middle School. Also, two vaping devices were recovered from two students, ages 16 and 17, at Maurice McDonough High School, which tested positive for THC.

Charles County, MD · 14h

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Special education teacher calls for moms to ‘stop giving birth’ to boys to escape ‘patriarchal hell’

A Maryland special education teacher called on women to “stop giving birth” to boys and “start aborting male fetuses” in a deranged series of social media posts, according to reports. Dana L. Zentgraf — a teacher at Montgomery County’s Clopper Mill Elementary School — advocated the mass culling of newborn boys in a series of October Facebook posts, arguing their extermination was the only way to free America from “patriarchal hell,” the Free Beacon reported . “I think we should start aborting male fetuses (or not having kids at all right now) and put an end to female oppression once and for all,” Zentgraf reportedly wrote in one post. Dana L. Zentgraf, a special education teacher at Clopper Mill Elementary School in Germantown, Md., called on women to abort male fetuses in a series of social media posts, according to a report. Google Maps “They are all menace to society and we need to stop giving birth to them,” she wrote in another. “If it’s too late to abort, raise him like your life depends on it because it does. All of our lives depend on it.” The posts were made by a Facebook user named “Da Graf,” which the

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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North Stafford rebuilds after state runner-up roster exodus

Orlando Jones was working as an assistant coach at Bishop Lynch, a private school in Dallas, when he learned of a head coaching vacancy at North Stafford High School. Bishop Lynch has two junior varsity teams, a freshman program, and a varsity squad. The campus has pristine facilities, and the program has won seven Texas Association of Private and Parochial School championships. “It’s just on a bigger scale,” Jones said of Texas high school football. Still, a chance to return home to the Fredericksburg area appealed to Jones. The former standout running back and linebacker for Riverbend High School competed at Virginia Tech before transferring to Southern Methodist University and wrapping up his playing career at The Citadel. North Stafford was coming off an appearance in the 2025 Class 6 state championship game where it fell to Oscar Smith, so Jones believed there was an opportunity for success. But after the Wolverines hired Jones in June, he was already facing a challenge because high school football programs now train year-round. That challenge intensified when the North Stafford administration informed Jones that the program had lost some talented transfers. After accepting the job offer, however, Jones quickly realized the situation was

Stafford, VA · 2d

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Prince George’s Schools Project $75 Million to $100 Million Shortfall for Fiscal 2028

Prince George's County Public Schools projects a $75 million to $100 million gap for fiscal 2028 after $150 million in earlier cuts and promises public forums. The post Prince George’s Schools Project $75 Million to $100 Million Shortfall for Fiscal 2028 appeared first on TANTV .

Prince George'S County, MD · 1d

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Top 10 Arlington County public schools

Choosing a school starts with understanding your options. This guide to 10 Arlington County public schools covers elementary, middle and high school programs, with highlights of what each offers and practical tips for families exploring the schools. Key Takeaways. The big picture: There are a lot of amazing public schools...

Arlington County, VA · 4d