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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 · 4h
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Maryland high school faces fallout from player eligibility issues

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. - Families at Wise High School, home to one of the top football programs in Maryland, are still learning about the fallout from a player's eligibility infraction. The issue caused the team to go from 8-0 to 4-4 on the eve of the playoffs. What we know:

Upper Marlboro, MD · 3d
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It’s Deja Vu for Wise High School Football Team Facing a Playoff Nightmare From Forfeits

An ineligible player forces the Wise High School football team to forfeit four wins, upending the Maryland Class 4A playoffs. Discover how the scandal impacts the bracket and why a sports attorney is calling for an urgent compliance overhaul. The post It’s Deja Vu for Wise High School Football Team Facing a Playoff Nightmare From Forfeits appeared first on DC Sports King .

Prince George'S County, MD · 1d

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Top 10 Arlington County public schools

Choosing a school starts with understanding your options. This guide to 10 Arlington County public schools covers elementary, middle and high school programs, with highlights of what each offers and practical tips for families exploring the schools. Key Takeaways. The big picture: There are a lot of amazing public schools...

Arlington County, 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...

Fairfax County, VA · 20h

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Chantilly High School student struck by classmate's vehicle while leaving school

CHANTILLY, Va. (7News) — A Fairfax County, Virginia, high school student was struck by a vehicle while leaving school, and the vehicle's driver was reportedly a classmate, according to county school leaders and police officials. Police shared on social media at around 4:16 p.m. that they were called to...

Chantilly, VA · 1d

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Prince George’s Schools Project $75 Million to $100 Million Shortfall for Fiscal 2028

Prince George's County Public Schools projects a $75 million to $100 million gap for fiscal 2028 after $150 million in earlier cuts and promises public forums. The post Prince George’s Schools Project $75 Million to $100 Million Shortfall for Fiscal 2028 appeared first on TANTV .

Prince George'S County, MD · 1d

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Several Prince George's County schools face increased student, staff absences due to illnesses

Several Prince George's County schools are seeing increased absences due to illnesses. School and Health Department officials created a task force to address concerns and plan for similar situations in the future. It comes after an elementary school closed for a week due to respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses. PRINCE GEORGE’S...

Prince George'S County, MD · 1d

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Cell tower proposed for grounds of McLean private school

A wireless tower developer is seeking a special exception from Fairfax County for a 175-foot monopole to be constructed on the grounds of a private girls’ school in McLean in hopes of remedying unreliable cell service on the property and along Georgetown Pike. The application from Milestone Towers, submitted...

Mclean, VA · 19h

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Alexandria Families Get Two Chances Tuesday to Speak Up on School Buildings, Budgets and More

ALEXANDRIA, VA—Alexandria families and taxpayers have two opportunities Tuesday evening to speak directly to the School Board about school construction, budgets and other issues shaping the division’s future. First, the board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2028–2037 Capital Improvement Program budget from 6 to...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Maryland High School Football Playoff Preview & Predictions: First-Round Matchups

The regular season is over, and the postseason is here. For some Montgomery County teams, Friday night offers an opportunity to make a statement and keep a promising season alive. For others, the playoff draw is less of an opportunity and more of an unfortunate appointment with reality. There are a few intriguing matchups on the schedule, but several MoCo teams are facing opponents that are simply out of their league. Here is a look at the first-round matchups and predictions.

Maryland · 18h

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Football Recap: St. Charles Survives a Thriller Against North Point + How To Watch

St. Charles proved they can win big with a 56-point victory last Friday. On Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the North Point Eagles 7-6. The seven-point effort marked St. Charles' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.

Waldorf, MD · 3d

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Broadneck Returns to the Maryland Media Top 25 Poll as MPSSAA Postseason Play Begins

As has been the case in recent weeks, there is very little turnover in the Maryland Media State Poll. Even a team forfeiting four games had little impact on the

Maryland · 1d

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Paid state government internship opens applications for 2027

College students interested in public service have until Dec. 31 to apply for the Governor’s Summer Internship Program, a paid summer placement in Maryland state agencies that includes a $5,000 stipend. The program is coordinated by University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s (UMBC) Shriver Center in partnership with the Office...

Maryland · 18h

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The Big Blue Button: Loudoun County Installs Emergency Buttons in Rock Ridge

At the start of the 2026-27 school year, Loudoun County Public Schools installed a new security system in classrooms to replace the original system of reporting an emergency with a more efficient system. Previously, if a classroom had a medical or violent emergency, the teacher would have to manually call the front office using a telephone that was attached to a classroom wall.

Loudoun County, VA · 2d

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FCPS Superintendent Catlett announces retirement

Marci Catlett, the first Black Superintendent in the history of Fredericksburg City Public Schools, will retire effective June 30, 2027. “It is with heartfelt gratitude that I announce my retirement,” Catlett said in a statement she read aloud at Monday’s school board meeting. “I have spent more than half of my life — 45 years — educating students and being a member of the city schools family. What a blessing.”

Fredericksburg, VA · 3d

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North Stafford rebuilds after state runner-up roster exodus

Orlando Jones was working as an assistant coach at Bishop Lynch, a private school in Dallas, when he learned of a head coaching vacancy at North Stafford High School. Bishop Lynch has two junior varsity teams, a freshman program, and a varsity squad. The campus has pristine facilities, and the program has won seven Texas Association of Private and Parochial School championships. “It’s just on a bigger scale,” Jones said of Texas high school football. Still, a chance to return home to the Fredericksburg area appealed to Jones. The former standout running back and linebacker for Riverbend High School competed at Virginia Tech before transferring to Southern Methodist University and wrapping up his playing career at The Citadel. North Stafford was coming off an appearance in the 2025 Class 6 state championship game where it fell to Oscar Smith, so Jones believed there was an opportunity for success. But after the Wolverines hired Jones in June, he was already facing a challenge because high school football programs now train year-round. That challenge intensified when the North Stafford administration informed Jones that the program had lost some talented transfers. After accepting the job offer, however, Jones quickly realized the situation was

Stafford, VA · 2d

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Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings: No. 8 Paul VI

2025-26: 33-3 National ranking: No. 1. State championships: Six (2012, 2014, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026) Height: 6-4 | Class: Junior (2028) Height: 6-5 | Class: Junior (2028) National rank: Unranked | Status: Virginia Tech baseball commit. F — Farrell Djossinou. Height: 6-7 | Class: Senior (2027) National rank: Unranked...

Chantilly, VA · 1d

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264 Diesel Generators Ring Ashburn School as Regulators Test Air

Discovery Elementary School in Ashburn, Virginia sits near 11 data centers and 264 diesel generators, a cluster of industrial infrastructure. Coco Lyons picks up her 6-year-old daughter Zuri from Discovery Elementary. The scale of the buildout around the school is detailed in reporting by NBC News, which found that diesel...

Ashburn, VA · 3d

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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 · 1d