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High school junior killed in single-vehicle Montgomery County crash

DARNESTOWN, Md. - A 17-year-old student at Northwest High School was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Darnestown early Wednesday morning. Montgomery County police and rescue officials were called to the area of Riffle Ford Road near Seneca Creek Trail around 3:19 a.m. for a crash involving a Jeep Wrangler.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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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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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...

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Cornerstone suspension sends students to nearby bars

Since Cornerstone Grill & Loft, one of College Park’s most popular bars, lost its liquor license in October, regular patrons are squeezing into Looney’s Pub and Terrapin’s Turf on the weekends. “It’s a little bit disappointing,” University of Maryland (UMD) senior Gina Youn said. “I [just] turned...

College Park, MD · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Player of the Week: Crofton High’s Dominic Jackson

Trailing by a touchdown early in the second quarter, the Crofton High School football team needed a spark. Its defense came through with a clutch stop to force a punt. The Cardinals’ offense, though, would not be needed. Junior Dominic Jackson, who has stepped into a leadership role this...

Crofton, MD · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Food stamp students 18 to 49 enrolled at least half time are generally shut out unless they meet a USDA exception

College students ages 18 through 49 who are enrolled at least half time are generally not eligible for food stamps, unless they meet one of the exceptions USDA lists. It matters to families whose adult child or grandchild is back in school, and it stops at age 50: anyone 50 or older is outside it. […]

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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 · 1d

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2026 Maryland High School Girls Flag Football State Championship Matchups Set

Following semifinal action this week, the Maryland girls flag football state championship games, scheduled for Nov. 17 at M&T Bank Stadium, are set.

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North Point girls flag football falls in semifinals; Calvert High headed to finals

One year after its inaugural season could be largely described as patently mediocre, the North Point High School girls flag football team was clearly among the most improved squads in the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference this fall. On Tuesday evening, the Eagles came painstakingly close to completing an improbable journey when they suffered a 32-26 setback against defending 4A/3A state champion Clarksburg High in one of two state semifinals. North Point (12-2) had actually scored first on Tuesday then the Eagles countered a Coyotes’ answer with one of their own for a 12-7 lead at the end of the first quarter. One year earlier the Eagles endured a modest 4-6 regular season then won a pair of regional playoff games before falling to Wise in the region final. This year North Point was the SMAC regular season champion and later upended Wise in the region playoffs and Tuesday it hosted the state semifinals against the two-time defending state champions. “We’re definitely heading in the right direction,” said North Point second-year coach Davon Muhammad, a Gwynn Park High alum who is also the College of Southern Maryland women’s basketball head coach. “This team improved considerably from last year when we only

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Public School Review 2026-2027 Rankings: MCPS Schools on the Rise Across Maryland

Public School Review has released its rankings of Maryland’s top public schools, with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) taking center stage across high school, middle school, elementary school and specialized program categories....

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College in Maryland Now Costs an Average of More Than $40,000 Per Year, According to New Report

The average annual cost of attending a four-year college in Maryland is more than $40,000, according to a new report from personal-finance website WalletHub examining where higher education costs the most and least across the United States. WalletHub found that the average yearly cost of a college education in Maryland...

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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 · 2d

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Oxon Hill Hires New Head Coach

There's a new head coach in Prince George's County, Maryland. Oxon Hill High School (Oxon Hill, Maryland) has named a former student-athlete to lead the women'

Oxon Hill, MD · 2d

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Bishop Ireton readies for athletic expansion

Bishop Ireton High School received approval from the Alexandria City Planning Commission Nov. 5 to embark on a project that will represent the most significant upgrade to the school’s athletic facilities in almost a decade. The project, estimated to cost $6.5 million, will enhance the fields, track and infrastructure...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Officials release five-year roadmap detailing Virginia campus relocation plan

Officials on Wednesday released a five-year roadmap outlining the transition schedule of different programs, offices, schools and departments from the Virginia Science and Technology Campus after the University sold the property in February. The 83-page plan, which gives a detailed breakdown of the 15 units impacted by the transition including...

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