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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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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

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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

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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 · 21h

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Fairfax teen talks science after national competition

Millie Pradawong, a freshman at James Madison High School in Fairfax County, spoke to her former class after becoming a national finalist in the 3M Top Young Scientist Challenge. “I'm here for so many students for so many different reasons, and then to have one come back with such high achievements, it’s really exciting,” said her former science teacher, Amie Oehm.

Fairfax, VA · 1d

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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

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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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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 · 1d

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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.

Warrenton, VA · 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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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.

Fairfax County, VA · 2d

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Three Arlington teams advance to football playoffs this weekend

High-school football playoffs begin this weekend and three Arlington teams, all with 6-4 overall records, will be participating in first-round action. The eight-team 6D North Region tournament will include Arlington’s Yorktown Patriots as the fourth seed and the Washington-Liberty Generals as the sixth. The four-team Washington Catholic Athletic Conference...

Vienna, VA · 2d

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Heightened security at Alexandria City High School after social media threats

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — There will be heightened security at Alexandria City High School campuses Thursday after authorities were notified of threats made towards the school on social media. The Alexandria Police Department (APD) said it is actively investigating the online threats, and that it will increase its presence...

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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Alexandria parents petition ACPS to limit school-issued device use

Hundreds of parents and community members have signed onto a letter asking Alexandria City Public Schools leaders to put limits on students using school-issued tablets and laptops. The parent-led petition, addressed to the Alexandria City School Board, Acting Superintendent Grace Taylor and incoming Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt, called for “age-appropriate screen...

Alexandria, VA · 2d