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CCPS Plans New Paths Into Skilled Trades, Data Science And Student-Run Businesses

LA PLATA, Md. — Learning to weld, studying data science or helping run a school-based business could become part of the high school experience for more Charles County students as the school system develops new career opportunities. School officials laid out the plan Monday, Oct. 26, during the Board...

Charles County, MD · 5d
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Treasures from a Different Era: Loudoun Valley Time Capsule Unearthed

On Halloween day in 1976, students at Loudoun Valley High School buried a time capsule in the outdoor classroom and covered it with a massive boulder. A plaque attached to the stone included the instruction that its contents should be “retrieved” in 2026. This morning—50 years later—that retrieval...

Purcellville, VA · 8d
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MCPS considers closing elementary and middle schools due to declining enrollment

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education (BOE) advanced their study on elementary and middle schools around the county on Oct. 8. This study is a result of the largest drop in enrollment in the county, excluding the 2020-21 school year, in over 40 years. The district has...

Rockville, MD · 6d
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Fauquier Fresh Faces: Daphne Daymude

Fauquier High School (FHS) is delighted to welcome a new Physical Education (PE) teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, Daphne Daymude. Daymude is currently teaching “unified and adapted PE during second block, and then during third and fourth block, I teach ninth grade,” she explained. This isn’t just her first year teaching at FHS, this is her first school year as a teacher. Although this is her first year as a teacher, she has already made a strong impression by building meaningful relationships with her students and bringing positive energy to each of her classes. FHS is glad to have her as a part of the family.

Warrenton, VA · 8d
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FHS Welcomes Two New Administrators

2026 has seen a fundamental shift in Fauquier High School’s (FHS) administration department. Beginning in May with Nick Brousse’s promotion into the role of Principal, FHS has now had the pleasure of welcoming assistant principals Tim Miller and Leigh-Ann Pullen, who hope to preserve and continue the unique culture that defines FHS.

Warrenton, VA · 8d

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44 Losses Later, Centennial Comes Out on Top

On Oct. 23, 2026, in an end-of-season matchup against Northwood High School in Montgomery County, the Centennial varsity football team broke their 44-game losing streak, taking home the victory for the first time in four years. The Eagles’ 44-game losing streak was among the longest out of all Maryland high...

Montgomery County, MD · 7d

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From Classroom Support To Teaching: Eight Charles County School Employees Take Next Step

LA PLATA, Md. — The Charles County Public Schools motto, “Think. Inspire. Grow.,” extends to employees, too. Eight participants in the school system’s Instructional Assistant Academy moved into teaching roles for the 2026-27 school year, officials reported during the Board of Education’s Oct. 13 meeting.

Charles County, MD · 7d

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High School Football Top 10: QO Keeps Rolling, Sherwood Survives, Wheaton Cracks the Rankings

The regular season is winding down, and the playoff picture is beginning to take shape. Quince Orchard continues to set the standard, Sherwood keeps finding ways to win, and B-CC is closing in on a division title. Meanwhile, Blake delivered a statement win over Paint Branch, Seneca Valley appears to be hitting its stride, and Wheaton has played its way into the Top 10.

Gaithersburg, MD · 8d

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High School Football Week 9 Scores (Friday Games)

Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the 2026 week 9 MCPS football games. The scores will be updated as we receive them. If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we haven’t yet received a report from the game that we can confirm. An ‘F’ signifies the score is confirmed as being final:

Gaithersburg, MD · 6d

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Loudoun County Public Schools freezes hiring, considers school closures

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) is pausing hiring new teachers as the school district continues to see fewer students enroll. LCPS went from 84,175 students in 2019 to 77,077 this year. At Tuesday's school board meeting, LCPS said the district does not want to...

Loudoun County, VA · 9d

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Chancellor’s ‘band of misfits’ earn region title with defensive gem

The Chancellor High School field hockey team spent the season building toward something bigger than a single win over its biggest rival. But when the Chargers had an opportunity to claim a Region 4C championship against Courtland on Thursday night, they weren’t about to let it pass. Chancellor scored...

Fredericksburg, VA · 7d

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The Hidden Half of Teaching

As the final bell rings and the school day ends, the building empties within minutes. While students board buses or get into cars, some teachers, like Special Education (SPED) teacher Dana Beyer, keep working, preparing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and completing paperwork to support their students’ well-being. “We are...

Warrenton, VA · 8d

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Fauquier High School’s Track Has A New Coat Of Rubber

For the first time in over two decades, the track of Fauquier High School (FHS) has been redone, giving Track and Field athletes the opportunity to perform at a higher level than previous seasons. Over the summer of 2026, FHS had its former track redone, giving it a long awaited...

Warrenton, VA · 8d

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THC Vapes, Cannabis Gummies And Brass Knuckles Found At Six Charles County Schools This Week

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. – On October 26 at Westlake High School, two 17-year-old students, in separate incidents, were found by school administrators to be in possession of THC vaping devices. Also on October 26, an administrator at La Plata High School found an 18-year-old student in possession of a set of brass knuckles. Again, on October 26, North Point High School administrators learned that a 17-year-old student was in possession of cannabis. Administrators found a sandwich bag containing six THC gummies.

Charles County, MD · 8d

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PWCS Begins Division-Wide Boundary Review to Support Long-Term Planning

PWCS is beginning a division-wide boundary review to help ensure schools are positioned to meet the needs of students and communities now and in the years ahead. The work comes as enrollment patterns continue to shift across Prince William County, with some schools experiencing increasing enrollment while others are seeing declines.

Prince William County, VA · 7d

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From Kobe to Alexandria: Japanese Students Spend a Day at Hayfield

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Before approximately 130 to 150 ninth-graders traveled from Kobe, Japan, to Hayfield Secondary School, some of the students had already begun getting to know their Alexandria counterparts by email. When the Suma Gakuen students arrived, those messages became face-to-face conversations. The visitors shared cultural presentations, toured...

Alexandria, VA · 7d

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New SAE-led Eagle Exchange program rewards students for attending on-campus events in first six weeks

Students who have been attending events around campus this semester may have noticed a new incentive to get involved: Eagle Exchange, a point-based engagement program, reintroduced this fall under a new name. The program, created by Student Activities and Engagement (SAE), allows students to earn points by attending events, joining...

Fredericksburg, VA · 8d

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Maryland schools show progress in reading and math, but still have far to go

Students aren't the only ones who get report cards every year. Schools do too. The state of Maryland put out its annual report on Thursday, and it showed English and math scores have gone up in some of the D.C. area's biggest school districts. Montgomery County Schools held an event...

Maryland · 7d

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Fall sports spotlight: Montgomery County High Schools shine

With the fall sports season coming to a close soon, some Montgomery County high school teams have already claimed county and state titles. The Vikings won the boys golf team Class 4A/3A state title at the University of Maryland Golf Course, capping a strong two-day performance against Maryland’s top high school programs.

Montgomery County, MD · 7d