Orlean, VA Education and More

Orlean

See all locations

Customize your news

Partly Cloudy

44°F

Orlean, VA · Education

630 WMAL

website

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 · 5h

High School On SI

partner publisher · 52.8K followers

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 · 14h

High School On SI

partner publisher · 52.8K followers

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 · 9h

BroBible

publisher · 120.4K followers

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

High School On SI

partner publisher · 52.8K followers

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

Bay Net

website

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

GW Hatchet

website

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...

Washington, DC · 4d

mocoshow.com

website

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 · 3d

banglabulletin.org

website

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.

Washington, DC · 3d

moderatelymoco.com

website

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...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

mocoshow.com

website

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

thewpwire.org

website

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

Bay Net

website

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.

Charles County, MD · 18h

WJLA

website

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 · 2d

fhsfalconer.com

website

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.

Warrenton, VA · 2d

Fairfax Times

website

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

High School On SI

partner publisher · 52.8K followers

Maryland High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 10, 2026)

As the Maryland private schools get their playoffs underway and the MPSSAA moves the second round of its state playoffs, here is our latest update to the Maryland High School Football State Rankings.

Maryland · 4d

fox5dc.com

website

Fairfax County considers major changes to school start times

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Fairfax County School Board members are considering major changes to school start times. The decision could impact thousands of students and their families and could reshape everything from bus routes to after-school activities. The big question is how to give middle school students more time to...

Fairfax County, VA · 4d

DC News Now

partner publisher · 211.4K followers

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 […]

Maryland · 1d

WJLA

website

Absenteeism and truancy take center stage before DC Council in massive oversight hearing

WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. leaders are set to face questions about what the city is doing — or not doing — to keep students in school, as an oversight hearing focuses on chronic absenteeism and truancy. The hearing, called by D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson before the...

Washington, DC · 2d