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Westlake boys win 2A state track and field title
After playing the bridesmaid role through the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference regular season and championship meet, the Westlake High School boys track team finally got to the altar at the most opportune time when the Wolverines captured the 2A state title on May 23 at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex. Westlake athletes attained 73 points at the state meet to finish well clear of runner-up Harford Tech (47) and Hereford (40), with county and SMAC champion La Plata another four points back in...
CSM Celebrates New Nursing Graduates with Special Pinning Ceremony in La Plata
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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 […]
Charles school board continues to deal with budget shortfalls
Schools in Charles County have steadily lost a chunk of the county budget every fiscal year since 2021. From having 45.2% of the total county funding in the $433.4 million fiscal year 2021 budget to having 41.2% of the $561.3 million fiscal year 2025 budget, the school system has had to continue to make hard calls to keep up with the continually growing county and school system this year. This...
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.
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.
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...
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