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Brooke Point’s second-half dominance overwhelms Indians in Commonwealth clash

The Brooke Point football team flexed its playoff potential on Friday night, turning a tight opening half into a 37-7 thrashing of the Stafford Indians. The Black-Hawks (9-1) got off to a rough start with penalty issues and turnovers stalling their offense. And while the Indians looked like they had finally found their footing at the end of the first half, they had absolutely no answer for the explosive Brooke Point offensive attack in the final two quarters.

Stafford, VA · 3d
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Dwight Schar Donates $30M to George Mason University

Dwight Schar, a philanthropist and the founder of NVR Inc., has given George Mason University $30 million. The donation will help create two new institutes at the Schar School of Policy and Government. The donation establishes the Institute for Security, Intelligence and Defense and the Institute for Economic Statecraft. The...

Fairfax, VA · 1d
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10 MCPS Schools Earn National Recognition for Student Community Service

MCPS has shared that ten Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) have been named among 50 schools nationwide to receive Youth Service America’s (YSA) 2026 Gold Ribbon Schools in Service Learning recognition, an honor recognizing schools for their commitment to student service learning, civic engagement, and community involvement. The recognition...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d
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Thomas S. Wootton High School closure, equity, infrastructure concerns

The Montgomery County Board of Education voted 7-1 on March 26, 2026, to permanently close Thomas S. Wootton High School and relocate students to other schools, according to a timeline by Save Wootton, a community coalition dedicated to keeping the school open. While the decision aims to address infrastructure issues, it also raises equity and building capacity concerns.

Montgomery County, MD · 4d
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Student Wellness, Specialty Programs, and Resources for Families

PWCS Shares State of the Schools with School Board. At the Nov. 4 School Board meeting, PWCS shared its 2026 State of the Schools presentation, highlighting continued progress in student achievement and student success. Highlights from the presentation include:. A record-high 96.1% on-time graduation rate. An increase in advanced coursework...

Manassas, VA · 1d

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Weekly high school football roundup

Courtland 50, James Monroe 14: Senior quarterback Chieftain Watson passed for 162 yards and three touchdowns to propel the Cougars (8-2) to a victory over the Yellow Jackets (4-6) in the regular season finale. Ahmari Boxley rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns on three carries. EJ Flemming added 68 rushing yards and a score, while Josiah Patty contributed 62 rushing yards and a touchdown. Jordan Jones hauled in two of Watson’s touchdown passes and finished with 70 yards receiving. DJ McClure caught a 15-yard scoring pass from Watson. For JM, which led 8-7 after one quarter of play, Kenyon Monroe connected on a 29-yard touchdown pass to McKinley Campbell and Jaylen Cunningham scored on a 29-yard run. The Cougars host Mechanicsville in the Region 4B quarterfinals on Friday. James Monroe visits Kettle Run in the opening round of the Region 3B postseason.

Fredericksburg, VA · 3d

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Free Metrobus Passes Coming for Alexandria Middle and High School Students

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria middle- and high-school students will soon have a new way to reach school, jobs, activities and destinations around the Washington region without paying a Metrobus fare. The City’s new ALX Student Pass is a specially programmed SmarTrip card that eligible Alexandria City Public Schools students...

Alexandria, VA · 3d

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Former NASA Astronaut Mark Polansky Headed To Charles County Schools For Space Week

WALDORF, Md. — Space Foundation and Charles County Public Schools are bringing Space in the Community (SITC) back to Waldorf, Maryland, Nov. 16–20, 2026, for a week of space exploration and STEM learning. Space Foundation’s SITC program builds lasting community partnerships that help PreK–12 students become lifelong STEM...

Waldorf, MD · 2d

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Parent Groups Renew Call for a Student AI Moratorium After Google’s Search Change: Joint Statement

A coalition of parent advocacy groups from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia, including Schools Beyond Screens Montgomery County, issued the joint statement below on Nov. 6, 2026. It renews the coalition’s call for school districts, including Montgomery County Public Schools, to adopt a moratorium on student-facing AI after Google said districts that opt out of its AI tools would lose Google Search. The statement is published in full as the coalition released it. Moderately MOCO will follow up with more on where MCPS stands.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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ACPS prepares for winter with traditional snow days capped at four

As winter gets closer, Alexandria City Public Schools officials indicated there will be four traditional snow days this school year and changes to how snow day decisions will be shared. Julia Burgos, the ACPS chief of school and community relations, said the decision-making process isn’t changing, but communications will.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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As enrollment declines, councilman asks if ACPS should pause capacity expansion projects

Amid declining student enrollment numbers, an Alexandria city councilman is wondering whether Alexandria City Public Schools should shelve a costly conversion project to handle middle school capacity. ACPS recently reported that its student population has fallen about 4% since the 2025-26 school year, descending from 15,928 to 15,295 students as...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Alexandria and its schools will spend 180 days building a case for Richmond

City Council and School Board members agreed Monday to study what it actually costs to educate an Alexandria student, then take the numbers to the General Assembly.

Alexandria, VA · 23h

The Alexandria Brief

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School Board members push for longer school day as ACPS rolls out color-coded weather statuses

The division will aim to decide by 6 p.m. the night before and make same-day calls by 4:30 a.m., as staff say the short instructional day leaves room for only about four snow days

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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She Helps Alexandria Students Find Their Way. Now D.C. United Is Honoring Her.

ALEXANDRIA, VA — For nearly three decades, Ana Bonilla-Galdamez has helped Alexandria students see possibilities beyond the obstacles in front of them. This week, that work earned the Alexandria City High School social worker a place in a different kind of starting lineup. Bonilla-Galdamez was honored Nov. 4 as...

Alexandria, VA · 3d

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Lake Braddock teachers ‘walk in’ to protest mandatory weapons detection duty

Educators at Lake Braddock Secondary School protested mandatory weapons detection duty with a “walk in” this morning (Nov. 5), as the local teachers’ unions await the Fairfax County School Board’s decision on a formal grievance filed against the policy. Around 18 members wearing their union t-shirts...

Burke, VA · 5d

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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 · 4d

The Alexandria Brief

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Save Jefferson-Houston renews opposition as ACPS capital plan keeps school's conversion

The parent group calls for a "fresh look" at enrollment data and alternatives after the acting superintendent proposed turning the PreK-8 school into a middle school

Alexandria, VA · 4d

High School On SI

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Official Maryland High School Football Playoff Brackets: First-Round Matchups and State Championship Schedule

Official 2026 Maryland high school football playoff brackets for all six MPSSAA classes, with first-round matchups, seeds and state championship dates.

Maryland · 6d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 4d