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DMV high school football preseason top 10
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s a new season of high school football, and it kicks off next week! Before week 1 begins, take a look at the DC News Now sports department’s high school football preseason top ten teams in the DMV. 1. Good Counsel – Last season: 10-1 (Won WCAC title) After winning […]
Southeast DC public school abruptly closes days before classes start
WASHINGTON - It’s down to the wire for some D.C. parents after their children’s school abruptly shut down, leaving them without a classroom just days before the academic year starts. Eagle Academy Public Charter School in Southeast D.C. is closing its doors after two decades leaving families scrambling...
Several CCPS Schools Will Receive Free Breakfast This School Year As Part Of MMFA Program
LA PLATA, Md. – Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students will receive free breakfast this school year as part of funding provided by the Maryland Meals for Achievement program. The program, known as MMFA, is offered through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and provides funding that...
The dilemma of belonging: My FGLI experience at Georgetown
Entering Georgetown, for any student, means saying goodbye to something. It might be your family, friends, hometown, or anything else, but regardless, it’s intimidating. It’s most people’s first experience living away from home—it’s a jarring transition that leaves you excited yet still shouldering a host of nerves. For me, I was most worried about the competitive environment. As a first-generation low-income (FGLI) student from a noncompetitive public school, I worried about how I would fare at an elite institution like Georgetown.
Woodbridge High School Students Shine at National Leadership Conference
Two students from Woodbridge High School made their mark at the National Leadership Conference held this summer in Orlando. Natnael “Nate” Demelash, a senior at Woodbridge High and Natenim “Nat” Derese, a 2024 graduate of the school, competed in the “Sports and Entertainment Management” and “Marketing” events, respectively.
Woodbridge varsity football has mix of returning players, newcomers
The Woodbridge varsity football team lost some key players from last year’s team, which won the District 2A championship, but this year’s squad has a number of returning players and some young talent coming in. “The kids are ready to play. It’s been a great camp,” said Woodbridge...
Cora Kelly School kicks off school year with new principal
Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology has a new principal to usher in the new school year. Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) announced earlier this month that Molly McCabe will be stepping into the shoes of Jasibi Crews, ACPS’ Principal of the Year last year who left at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
Notes: First building of new Virginia Tech campus at Potomac Yard nearly complete
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies with a high temperature near 80 degrees and a gentle northwest breeze of 3 to 6 mph. As night falls on Thursday, skies will be mostly clear with temperatures dipping to a cool 58 degrees, accompanied by calm winds. You need to...
Local Schools Benefit from Healthy Kids Grants
Provided by Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia (CFNV) has awarded $19,130 to eleven schools in Northern Virginia, including Woodbridge High School, through its 2024 Healthy Kids Grants. Schools awarded will be implementing new or reinforcing established programs focused on students’ nutrition, physical activity, or better mental health in the 2024-2025 school year. Over the course of fourteen years, the Healthy Kids Grants have awarded over $200,000 in support of healthy lifestyles through increased.
Notes: Alexandria schools see across-the-board improvement in SOL scores
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies with a high around 84 degrees and light, variable winds during the day. At night, it will be mostly clear with a low of approximately 61 degrees, as southeast winds at 5 mph become calm later in the evening. You need to...
Alexandria City High School briefly evacuated due to fire alarm
In what’s become an annual tradition at this point, the first week of school at Alexandria City High School was disrupted with a fire alarm. Students were evacuated from the school a little after 2 p.m. today (Thursday). Students returned to the school less than 30 minutes later as the Alexandria Fire Department confirmed there was no danger.
Speed Cameras Active Near Alexandria School Zones
ALEXANDRIA, VA-With the start of the school year, automated enforcement of speeding violations has resumed. Francis C. Hammond Middle School (Seminary Road, between Kenmore Avenue and North Jordan Street). John Adams Elementary School and Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School (North Beauregard Street, between North Highview Lane and Reading Avenue). George...
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