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Virginia’s Largest School District Touts Mediocrity

On Nov. 4, leaders of Fairfax County Public Schools emailed parents to brag that district students outperformed their peers across Virginia on the SAT. The class of 2026 averaged 1,184, which is 71 points above the Virginia average of 1,113 and 139 points above the global average of 1,045. The letter linked in the email claimed that the scores “show the power and promise of public education” by surpassing state and global averages on the SAT.

Fairfax County, VA · 17h

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These Are the Best Elementary Schools in Maryland According to New 2027 U.S. News Rankings

The school ranked first in Maryland’s newest elementary rankings doesn’t even have kindergarten classes. It serves grades two through five, an intriguing detail behind a list that families may want to examine more closely. U.S. News released its 2027 rankings in October 2026, using reading and mathematics results...

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DMV high school football scores & highlights (11/13/26)

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Highlights from five playoff games in D.C., Maryland and northern Virginia. Seneca Valley at No. 21 Churchill (Potomac, Md. – MPSSAA 4A second round) – Game of the Week In our Game of the Week, Churchill advances to the next round of the MPSSAA playoffs, defeating Seneca Valley at home […]

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Fairfax County Weighs Later Middle School Start Times, With a $1.7M Catch

Fairfax County middle schoolers currently start their day at 7:30 a.m., and school board members spent part of a Tuesday work session weighing whether to push that time back by nearly two hours — a shift that could also mean some elementary students start as early as 7 a.m. instead. No final decision was made, but the board reviewed three distinct proposals that could reshape mornings for thousands of families across the district.

Fairfax County, VA · 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 · 5d

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Maryland High School Football Playoff Scores: Opening Round Results

The road to Maryland high school football championships is underway, with dozens of teams advancing through the opening round of the 2026 playoffs in the Maryla

Maryland · 1d

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Mount Vernon HS teacher named a finalist for 2027 Grammy Award

For Al Rodriguez, the third time might be the charm. The Mount Vernon High School orchestra teacher was announced last weekend as a finalist for the 2027 Grammy Music Educator Award. Awarded by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum, the recognition honors music teachers who make a “significant and lasting...

Mt Vernon, VA · 2d

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Fewer days off splits FCPS community

During school board meetings on April 9 and June 11, in response to concerns regarding an increased number of student holidays, FCPS reduced total student days off from 40 days off to 33, while also cutting early-release days, for the 2026-2027 school year. The majority of these changes were decided...

Fairfax County, VA · 2d

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MCPS Dates to Remember: Early Release Days, Thanksgiving and Winter Break

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have several early release days and scheduled school closures coming up over the next several weeks, including a five-day stretch surrounding Thanksgiving and an extended winter break. Here are the important dates for families to keep in mind through January 1, 2027:. November 2026.

Rockville, MD · 1d

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The Remarkable Story of “Mr. RM” John Fahrner, a Montgomery County Coaching and Teaching Legend

This article was republished with permission and originally written by Gavin Manske and Larissa Deng where it was published in Richard Montgomery High School’s student newspaper The Tide. For more than 45 years, Mr. John Fahrner, known as “Mr. RM,” has been at the heart of MCPS and RM...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Friday Night Live: November 13, 2026

FOX 5's Chad Ricardo brings you the sights and sounds from High School Football games across the DMV.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Gar-Field football wins first playoff game since 2007

It was a field storm 19 years in the making. Woodbridge lined up for a 28-yard field goal attempt from the left hash with a second to go in Friday’s Class 6 Region B quarterfinal against Gar-Field. If it went through, the Vikings would force overtime to complete a stunning rally from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit. If not, the Red Wolves would walk away with a generational triumph in an upset on their hated, ancient rivals’ own turf. The horn sounded and the kick sailed wide left simultaneously, a signal for the ensuing wave of white-and-red delirium to charge onto A.T. Howard Field. Fifth-seeded Gar-Field secured its first playoff victory since 2007 with a 17-14 win at No. 4 Woodbridge to eliminate last year’s regional runner-up, and will travel to top-seeded Colonial Forge Nov. 20 for a spot in the regional final. At 9-2, the Red Wolves have won their most games in a season since they also went 9-2 in 2001. Friday's high school football playoff scores IN PHOTOS: Gar-Field-Woodbridge football Battlefield shuts out Stafford This was also the first time Gar-Field and Woodbridge had faced each other in the postseason since 2007. In a chippy affair Friday ridden

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Increased Class Sizes Disrupt Learning

The start of the 2026-27 school year has led to an increase in class sizes in both Dual Enrollment (DE) and Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Specifically, the increase in class sizes pertains to English classes. The increase in these class sizes is due to the decline of student numbers from last year. As a result of this loss, many teaching positions have been removed by FCPS to account for decreasing enrollment rates.

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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High School Football Player Dubbed ‘Deacon 12’ After Scoring Three Touchdowns In Business Attire

Rob Brown College Preparatory High School senior Lamont Butler showed out in 30-28 win over Phelps. The two-way star had the game of his life, making major impacts on both offense and defense. Due to a pregame mix-up, he was forced to make a uniform change before kickoff. Let’s just say he dressed to impress! […] The post High School Football Player Dubbed ‘Deacon 12’ After Scoring Three Touchdowns In Business Attire appeared first on BroBible.

Washington, DC · 2d

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Varsity Football Builds Brotherhood And Ends Season On A High Note

The football season started in August with preseason scrimmages against Annandale and Freedom before the regular season officially started. Their first game was on August 28 against Colgan. The athletes fought hard, but the game ended in a 17–14 loss. After that, Osbourn bounced back and won three games...

Manassas, VA · 2d

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Teachers protest against weapons detection duty

Two grievances were brought up in the school board meeting at Luther Jackson Middle School on Nov. 12 in protest of the Instructional and Professional Responsibilities (IPR) given to teachers for weapons detection. Fairfax County Federation of Teachers (FCFT) publicly demonstrated their support for the teachers appeal during the school board work session.

Fairfax County, VA · 1d

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DeMatha Sends Championship Warning With Second Straight Win Over Gonzaga

DeMatha Catholic has made its intentions unmistakably clear. The Stags aren't simply hoping to compete for a Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) cham

Hyattsville, MD · 20h

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Weekly high school football roundup and look ahead to next week

Battlefield 35, Stafford 0: The Indians’ bounce-back season came to an unsatisfying end Friday night as they were shut out by the Bobcats. Stafford won just three games in 2025, but won seven under first-year head coach Brad Womack. Battlefield (10-1), the third seed in Region 6B moves on to visit Brooke Point in a semifinal showdown next week.

Stafford, VA · 17h

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Fairfax teen talks science after national competition

Millie Pradawong, a freshman at James Madison High School in Fairfax County, spoke to her former class after becoming a national finalist in the 3M Top Young Scientist Challenge. “I'm here for so many students for so many different reasons, and then to have one come back with such high achievements, it’s really exciting,” said her former science teacher, Amie Oehm.

Fairfax, VA · 1d

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George Mason University receives $30M to establish two institutes

NVR founder Dwight Schar has given again to George Mason University. This time, Schar donated $30 million to George Mason University to launch two institutes, according to an announcement on November 9, 2026 from the Fairfax County public research university.

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