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High school football roundup: Chancellor player avoids serious injury; released from hospital
The Chancellor and Riverbend football teams hope to resume the season-opener that was halted Friday night with 44 seconds left in the third quarter when a Chargers player appeared to suffer a severe injury. Chargers head coach Neil Sullivan said senior guard James Smith was released from the hospital early...
High school football: Wildcats turn page, thump Bruins in season opener
How do you respond to losing eight offensive starters and an all-state defensive lineman to graduation?. For the Mountain View High School football team, it’s simply about looking to the next man up. The Wildcats combined an efficient offensive effort with an opportunistic outing by their defense to roll...
Indians, Yellow Jackets look to reverse fortunes starting with season opener
The 2023 season couldn’t have ended much worse for the James Monroe and Stafford high school football teams. JM lost its last eight games after a 2-0 start, missing the playoffs for just the second time since 2009 and finishing winless in the Battlefield District for the first time since 2000.
Green Wall Leaders Ready to Lead a Great Year
Who leads our infamous student section, the Green Wall, is just as important as the students who are yelling and cheering at every Friday night lights. Last year, Green Wall leaders looked a bit different in that they rotated between different juniors and seniors, something that was uncommon to Forge as previously, as all Green Wall leaders had been seniors.
Freedom High School Collegiate Cohort Takes Flight at NOVA
The Collegiate High School program allows students to simultaneously pursue high school and college education. At Freedom High School, students can enroll in college courses during their regular school day, integrating these classes into their existing schedule. This initiative enables students to start building their college transcripts alongside their high school records, at no cost to them or their families.
Spotsylvania residents press Mitchell on school safety, absenteeism at first listening session
Spotsylvania County Public Schools first-year Superintendent Clint Mitchell kicked off a series of listening sessions Tuesday night at Lee Hill Elementary School as part of his 90-day entry plan. Mitchell’s appearance came four days after a former behavioral interventionist at Cedar Forest Elementary was convicted of misdemeanor assault and battery...
Prince William Co. Public Schools sees gains in tests scores, cell phone policy and more
WOODBRIDGE, Va. (7News) — Students are back in school in Prince William County --- and according to newly released test scores --- students at Freedom High School in Woodbridge, Virginia are making gains and so are students across the county. “What's your reaction to how Prince William County students...
Maryland invests $20 million in education programs, online educational tool to be deployed in Baltimore County
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland has announced a $20 million investment in education by funding a partnership between Arnold Ventures and the Maryland State Department of Education to scale and expand successful programs that provide students with support in math.
UMW Celebrates Faculty Awards to Start Fall Semester
Each year, the University of Mary Washington opens the semester with an all-faculty meeting, celebrating contributions to the UMW community, dedicated expertise to fields of study, and support and mentorship of students. In fall 2024, five faculty members earned awards for their commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, as well as service to the campus and their professions.
Wheeling Central uses diverse offense, stout defense to defeat James Monroe, 28-6
LINDSIDE, W.Va. –Playing for the third consecutive season, Wheeling Central Catholic avenged a pair of losses to James Monroe with a 28-6 win Friday evening. The Maroon Knights finished 5-5 last year but their significant improvements on the offensive and defensive lines were on display against a JMHS team that advanced to the Class A semifinals last season.
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