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York County school employee facing allegations of inappropriate conduct

York County, PA · 2d

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Maryland Marching Band Association Announces 2026 State Champions and Final Rankings

Several Montgomery County high schools earned top finishes at the 2026 Maryland Marching Band Association (MMBA) State Championships, highlighted by Thomas S. Wootton High School winning the Open-Small division and Quince Orchard High School finishing second in the Show Band division. Wootton earned a score of 93.6 to capture the...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d
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Northwest principal placed on leave

Germantown, MD — Principal Scott Smith of Northwest High School was placed on administrative leave on Oct. 14. MCPS’s Division of School Leadership released the following letter regarding his departure: “I am writing to let you know that Mr. Scott Smith is currently on leave. At this time, assistant principal Mrs. Danielle Abdelsalam will serve as the acting principal. Under her leadership, we are confident that the operations of the school and instructional program will remain strong during Mr. Smith’s absence…We are committed to sharing more information regarding the length of Mr. Smith’s absence when available.”

Germantown, MD · 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 · 1d
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Local history: Wilson College changes with times

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Wilson College helped change the landscape of women’s education, not just in Franklin County, but across the nation. This is part two of a two-part series looking back at the history of Wilson College and the impact it has had on the world. Turn of...

Chambersburg, PA · 1d

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Oakdale and Middletown March Their Way to State Championships

Two Frederick County high school marching bands are bringing home some major hardware after a big day of music and performance! Oakdale High and Middletown High both captured state titles Saturday at the Maryland Marching Band Association Championships at Towson University. Oakdale took top honors in the 4A category with...

Middletown, MD · 1d

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MCPS schools face closures as enrollment rates decline

“Too many schools, too few students,” a problem that MCPS is more than well aware of. For the first time in over 40 years, student enrollment in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is declining, leading the Board of Education (BOE) to determine which schools should be shut down and consolidated. Due to declining birth rates and changes in demographics across the county, more schools are experiencing low attendance rates and more vacant space. The conversation around closing and consolidating schools has been thoughtfully looked at over the past couple of months, although MCPS has recently brought attention to the public.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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High school scores and standings from Nov. 2-7

Deep into the fall postseason, only seven area squads remain in competition. Six of those teams hail from Smithsburg and North Hagerstown. The Leopards and Hubs had sharp playoff performances on the volleyball court last week, with both groups sweeping their opponents in Maryland’s region semifinals. Smithsburg will be playing for a 1A West II title this week, while North will be competing for the 3A West I crown.

Smithsburg, MD · 2d

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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 · 15h

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MCPS considers amendments to school field trip policy

Rockville, MD — MCPS is evaluating amendments to the school field trip policy that would end the practice of using field trips as incentives with the goal of creating equal access to out-of-school opportunities. The Division of School Leadership and the Division of Teaching and Learning have submitted a...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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After 54 Years and 1,500 Wins, Jefferson's John Lowery Retiring as Baseball Coach

From the Jefferson High School athletics Facebook page (JHS Cougars Athletics):. After 54 years as the Head Coach of JHS Cougars Baseball, Coach Lowery has announced his retirement. There are no words that can thank Coach for his dedication and service to our community. He retires with the most wins...

Jefferson County, WV · 1d

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High school stat leaders through Nov. 8

Thanks to a strong opening round in the postseason, North Hagerstown athletes continue to lead in several stat categories over multiple sports. Two Hubs, Michael Stewart and Donald Rivers, have been men among boys on the football field and combine to top our leaderboards in four different places. Stewart leads locals in both rushing yards (1,185) and TDs (14), while Rivers ranks No. 1 amongst area defenders in both tackles (147) and sacks (7). Both players have an opportunity to build on those totals in a playoff game this weekend.

Hagerstown, MD · 1d

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First season of girls' flag football wraps up at Howard County high schools

The Howard County Public School System began running the program across all high schools for the 2026-2027 school year.

Howard County, MD · 2d

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MCPS faces $36 million budget deficit

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) faces a $36 million budget shortfall for Fiscal Year 2027, resulting in staffing and program reductions affecting several schools across the county, including Richard Montgomery. According to Montgomery County’s official site, the County Council did not fully approve MCPS’s budget request, leaving it almost $36...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Glenelg High School Gladiators to Host Football Playoff Game on November 13

The Glenelg High School Gladiators football team will host a playoff game at Glenelg High School on Friday, November 13, 2026. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., marking an important postseason contest for the Gladiators. Game Details. Date: Friday, November 13, 2026. Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Glenelg...

Glenelg, MD · 1d

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The Intertwined History of Walter Johnson and Woodward High Schools

As Charles W. Woodward High School prepares to reopen in fall 2027, nearly 40 years after closing, the school is beginning a new chapter in a history that has long been intertwined with neighboring Walter Johnson High School. The two schools have shared students, traditions and even a mascot, with their histories dating back to the rapid growth of Montgomery County’s suburban Bethesda and Rockville communities in the 1950s and 1960s.

Montgomery County, MD · 7h

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Prince George's County Valedictorian Detained After Baltimore ICE Check-In, Held in Louisiana

A University of Maryland student who once graduated at the top of her class at Parkdale High School has been detained by immigration authorities, according to her boyfriend, who says she and her mother are now being held in Louisiana after attending a routine immigration check-in in Baltimore. Maria Flores Garcia, a public health major who dreamed of becoming a doctor, had built a life defined by academic achievement since arriving from El Salvador as a child — a story now upended by her detention.

Baltimore, MD · 15h

The Avenue News

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East Baltimore County high school sports check-in

Fall sports for Baltimore County Public Schools are underway. Here’s a check-in on some varsity teams as of Tuesday, Nov. 10, for Chesapeake, Kenwood, Eastern Technical, Overlea, Parkville and Perry Hall high schools. Football Chesapeake defeated Central on Nov. 6 with a final score of 14-0. After a loss to Parkville on Oct. 31, Kenwood won back to back games against Dulaney (36-16) and Digital Harbor (36-26). Eastern Technical stands strong with consecutive wins against WTES (31-26), Chesapeake High School (15-6) and North Harford (43-32). Overlea fell to Perry Hall on Oct. 30 (26-6) and City College on Nov. 6 (40-0). Parkville defeated Catonsville (32-31) and Dulaney (14-7) in back to back victories. Perry Hall Defeated Overlea (26-6) on Oct. 30 for their first win of the season, but fell to Woodlawn (38-6). Boys soccer Chesapeake fell to Sparrows Point 7-0 on Oct. 30, following their previous win against Owings Mills. Following their Oct. 15 win against Parkville, Kenwood fell to Overlea and Dundalk in back to back losses. Eastern Technical won consecutive games against Fallston, Forest Park and Sparrows Point. Parkville’s fell to Kenwood (1-0) and Dundalk (5-2) for their final games of October. Following a 2-1 win over

Baltimore County, MD · 13h

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New athletic director brings fresh perspective

Jamesia Tuiava, WJ’s new athletic director, has worn most of the hats in school athletics. She has been a D1 college basketball player, a college coach, a gym teacher, a substitute teacher, a principal and an athletic director. She joined WJ this fall from Brentwood School District in Missouri, where she oversaw athletics and activities for grades six through 12.

Baltimore, MD · 23h

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MCPS considers changes to exam fee coverage

On Sept. 16, the Montgomery County Board of Education presented its 2027 legislative platform at its annual legislative meeting at Richard Montgomery High School. The platform proposes moving AP and IB exam fee coverage to a needs-based system. In 2023, MCPS began covering all the costs for AP and IB...

Montgomery County, MD · 23h