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GU Professor Wins Neighborhood Governance Position

A Georgetown University professor won an Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) seat representing the Burleith neighborhood, while two students await results in parallel races on campus and in the surrounding neighborhoods. Government professor Eric Langenbacher won the district 2E01 seat, which covers the Burleith neighborhood, while students Jack Hill (CAS ’29)...

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Grades battle in Thanksgiving food drive

From Nov. 16 through 20, students will compete by grade to see who can collect the most canned food. The winning grade will earn Patriot Cup points for their grade that will go toward the end-of-year competition. The Student Government Association (SGA), Patriot Ambassadors and National Honor Society (NHS) are...

Rockville, MD · 2d

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Black-Hawks Outlast Gainesville in Hard-Fought Playoff Victory

Brooke Point High School entered the 2026 playoffs after posting a 9-1 record during the regular season. On Friday the 13th, the Black-Hawks hosted a highly anticipated home playoff game against the Gainesville Cardinals.

Stafford, VA · 1d

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State champs: Stafford field hockey routs Independence to earn first title in 21 years

ASHBURN—Stafford High School has been an annual contender at the top level of state field hockey for years, but the Indians have struggled to reach the promised land for more than two decades. On Saturday, the Indians ended their state championship drought with a dominant performance over Independence. Stafford...

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Officials release five-year roadmap detailing Virginia campus relocation plan

Officials on Wednesday released a five-year roadmap outlining the transition schedule of different programs, offices, schools and departments from the Virginia Science and Technology Campus after the University sold the property in February. The 83-page plan, which gives a detailed breakdown of the 15 units impacted by the transition including...

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High school junior killed in single-vehicle Montgomery County crash

DARNESTOWN, Md. - A 17-year-old student at Northwest High School was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Darnestown early Wednesday morning. Montgomery County police and rescue officials were called to the area of Riffle Ford Road near Seneca Creek Trail around 3:19 a.m. for a crash involving a Jeep Wrangler.

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Lackey Junior Named To All-American Bowl East Team

Tyzon Swann, a junior at Henry E. Lackey High School received his jersey Nov. 9 for the Navy All-American Bowl. The game brings together the top 100 high school football players in the country and has been called the most elite high school sporting event in the U.S. Swann thanked...

Indian Head, MD · 1d

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Kent Island vs. Lackey Football Live Stream: How to Watch Maryland High School Playoff Game Tonight

Watch Kent Island vs. Lackey football live Nov. 12, 2026. Get the 6 p.m. kickoff time, MPSSAA playoff preview and NFHS Network streaming details.

Stevensville, MD · 2d

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Montgomery County Schools Earn Top Spots in Maryland’s Best Public Schools Rankings

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has earned numerous top spots in Public School Review’s latest rankings of Maryland’s best public schools, including the top three high schools in the state. The rankings also place eight MCPS middle schools and 12 elementary schools among Maryland’s top 25 in their respective categories.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Charles County Board Of Education Honors Five Outstanding Staff Members At November Meeting

LA PLATA, Md.–The Board of Education of Charles County honored five outstanding staff members at its Nov. 10 meeting. Among those honored were Ellen Dobry, registration secretary at Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School, Elliot Lopez, science teacher at Westlake High School, Alisha Ortman, a kindergarten instructional assistant at Indian Head Elementary School, I’laina Savoy, the attendance secretary at Billingsley Elementary School and Shelbi Warren, a Theodore G. Davis Middle School instructional assistant.

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10 MCPS Schools Named National Gold Ribbon Schools for Service Learning, the Only Maryland Schools on the List

Ten Montgomery County public schools are among 50 schools nationwide named 2026 Gold Ribbon Schools in Service-Learning by the national group Youth Service America. They are the only Maryland schools on the group’s honoree list. The 10 schools. Damascus High School. Gaithersburg High School. Quince Orchard High School. William...

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Huntingtown Defeats Northern 35-16 To Advance To 2A State Quarterfinal

HUNTINGTOWN, Md. — Huntingtown High School defeated Northern High School 35-16 in a Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) Class 2A second round matchup Friday night, using a strong second-half performance to advance to the quarter finals. The Hurricanes previously defeated the Patriots 24-16 in October. Friday’s victory...

Huntingtown, MD · 1d

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MCPS Announces Winners of 38th Annual High School Cheerleading Competition

Cheerleading teams from all Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high schools competed in the 38th annual MCPS Cheerleading Competition on Saturday, October 31, at Montgomery Blair High School. MCPS shared that the annual competition brought together squads from across the county to showcase their skills through routines featuring high-flying stunts,...

Montgomery County, MD · 4d

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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.

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Centreville High Hosts Regional Cheer Championship

The VHSL Competitive Cheer season may be over, but you might not have realized that two Saturdays ago, Centreville High School hosted the annual VHSL Region 6D Competition Cheer Championships, welcoming in all eight of the qualified schools through the doors of the Charles E. Martin Gymnasium for the biggest competition so far this year.

Centreville, VA · 1d

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Lee returns to high school, this time as teacher

Special education English teacher and CHS graduate Saniya Lee rekindled their connection with their old school when they first took a job as a long-term substitute teacher, then transitioned into full-time teaching. As a new teacher, Lee’s younger age led to some unexpected encounters upon their return to the school.

Chantilly, VA · 3d

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Fairfax County middle schoolers could start 2 hours later as board weighs options

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) leaders are weighing a major change to school start times, considering whether shifting the schedule could better align with students’ sleep needs and learning capabilities while limiting disruption for families. School board members are reviewing three options that...

Fairfax County, VA · 3d

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Powderpuff: Bringing Spirit to Football

Wednesday, October 14, after the homecoming parade the annual powderpuff game was played at Fauquier High School (FHS) as a part of the homecoming spirit week. Powderpuff is a flag-football style game with no contact where the football players coach and cheer while the cheerleaders play football. Played in a 7-on-7 format, grade levels will compete against each other (Freshmen vs. Sophomores and Juniors vs. Seniors). The winner of each game then goes on to play each other for the championship.

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Dancers take the stage for peace at GMU

The rhythms of cultures from around the world will fill George Mason University’s Hub Ballroom on Nov. 15 as the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution presents a multicultural dance showcase focused on identity, community and peace. Marisa Parikh, a junior at Mason, is a spokesperson for the...

Fairfax, VA · 2d

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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.

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