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New field for Parkdale High School could become reality after finding its way onto Prince George’s County budget
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — After decades of using the same grass, Parkdale High School could be getting a brand new field. Prince George’s County Council approved their 2025 budget on Thursday and Parkdale High School found its way into it. “We passed the budget today, we put language in saying that […]
Naval Academy class of 2024 graduates with pride after overcoming adversity
BALTIMORE -- The Naval Academy celebrated the Class of 2024 at Friday's graduation and commissioning ceremony. Despite the challenges faced during their time at the academy, more than 1,000 graduates walked across the stage. This class entered the academy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, making their journey particularly challenging. Many graduates found it hard to express what it took to overcome this adversity, but they credited their peers for their success.After four long years, the Class of 2024 has made it."They say time at the academy is divided into three phases: plebe summer, plebe year, and the rest of it. It got better every...
Claymont student to compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
Logan Cox is no stranger to competition. He loves the thrill of the battle, and he'll be in one from May 26-31 when he compete among 245 of the country’s best spellers in 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
Huntingtown boys lacrosse falls in state semifinals
Two days after posting a narrow, gritty victory over visiting Manchester Valley in the 2A state quarterfinals, the Huntingtown High School boys lacrosse team suffered a tough 11-9 setback to Hereford in the 2A state semifinals on Friday afternoon at Paint Branch in Montgomery County. In recent years, Huntingtown has come painstakingly close to attaining its first state lacrosse title and then bid farewell to numerous seniors who were instrumental in the team’s success. But this season the Hurricanes will graduate only four seniors, two...
Rose Valley Elementary School teacher named Teacher of the Year for Prince George's Co.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Rose Valley Elementary School’s Kathy Russell was named Prince George’s County Teacher of the Year Monday, according to Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS). The honor comes with not only prestige, but a three-year car lease. “It is entirely fitting that...
Calvert students take part in SkillsUSA signing day
Calvert County Public Schools’ Career and Technology Academy graduates took part in the annual SkillsUSA National Signing Day in the Trades event May 7 at Calvert High School. The event is a co-curricular Career and Technical Student organization dedicated to supporting students in becoming skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members, recognized 99 graduates students and saw 99 graduates sign. “This event is an important reminder to us all...
VMI Places Second in Military Competition
The Virginia Military Institute Ethics Team recently placed second at the Military Ethics Case Competition held at the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership in Annapolis, Maryland. The competition is open to any senior military college. This year’s competitors included teams from the USNA, the Air Force Academy, West Point, and […]
SMECO recognizes outstanding teachers
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative worked with the school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties to select and honor 20 educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering. Receiving awards this year were eight math teachers, nine science teachers, and three CTE-STEM (career technical education and science, technology, engineering and mathematics) teachers. Teachers were chosen for their outstanding performance in the...
A test of balance
Naval Academy students try out a traditional bamboo stick dance in front of a crowd at the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration at the Port Tobacco Players Theater on Saturday. Despite the rain, a large crowd came out to enjoy cultural performances, music and cuisine.
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