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All Clear: Threat Targeting Maryland High School Not Credible, Police Say
On a day when the country is on edge, some in Montgomery County are breathing a sigh of relief after Friday morning started out with a scare. Early on Friday, Oct. 13, the Montgomery Blair High School on University Boulevard in Silver Spring was the target of a threat, prompting a massive police investigation inside the building, officials say. Update: We have a large campus and 19 outside classrooms. Our police partners are checking all areas. If students need to be dismissed, parent / guardians reunification area is at the firehouse next to our school. Classes will resume once we rece…
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Classes Canceled At Bowie State To Address 'Mental Well-Being' Of Students Following Shooting
Classes have been canceled for the rest of the week at Bowie State University as the community continues to reel from a Homecoming Weekend shooting. As of noon on Tuesday, Oct. 10, school officials say that all classes have been canceled for the remainder of the week "to allow additional time for our students, faculty, and staff to address mental distress." Officials said that on Tuesday afternoon, they were to meet with student leaders to discuss what steps should be taken next following the shooting that left at least two people with gunshot wounds during a busy event. Starting at 1…
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These Maryland Schools Earned The State's Top Marks In New Report
Some Maryland schools fared better than others in US News & World Report's latest ranking of the best in the nation. Fifteen Maryland public high schools landed in the top 750 in the country, according to the new report, which assessed student performance to rank and review data from thousands of districts. "The highest ranked US public schools in US News & World Report's 2023-2024 Best High Schools rankings are those whose students demonstrated outstanding outcomes above expectations in math, reading and science state assessments, earned qualifying scores in an array of colle…
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Maryland Middle School Locked Down Due To Reports Of Shots Fired In The Area (
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A Maryland middle school was locked down on Friday afternoon ahead of dismissal due to reports of shots fired in the area. An alert was issued by the Montgomery County Department of Police at around 1 p.m. advising that security at Newport Mill Middle School has placed the school on lockdown in Kensington following the sounds of shots fired, officials say. According to the police, the incident does not involve the school and there is no active threat to students. While the investigation continues, there will be an increased police presence in the area. More information is expe…
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Six Maryland Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status
Some schools in Maryland have earned top marks in 2023 and are being recognized with National Blue Ribbon awards. On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the US Department of Education recognized 353 schools across the country for their excellence, including six from Maryland. U.S. Department of Education announces 2023 National Blue Ribbon SchoolsU.S. Department of Education Those to make the cut in Maryland: Church Hill Elementary School in Queen Anne's County (private); Matapeake Elementary School in Stevensville; Northeast Elementary School in Cumberland; Oakdale High School in Ijamsville; Smiths…
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Teen Busted With Loaded Handgun At Maryland School After Threatening Student: Police
A teen brought a gun into school after making threats toward another student in Howard County on Sunday night, police say. The Howard County Police Department announced on Monday that a 17-year-old has been charged for bringing a loaded handgun to Oakland Mills High School after a parent alerted the administration about a private message that was made to her son overnight. According to officials, when the teen suspect arrived at the school building, he was immediately taken to the school office, he was searched, and a loaded weapon was recovered from his bag. He was then taken into custod…
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School Bus Crash Leaves Three With Injuries In Maryland
Three people were injured in a school bus crash involving five vehicles on Thursday morning in Montgomery County. The crash was initially reported at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, when Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to Randolph Road near Glenallen Avenue in the Wheaton-Glenmont area. TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has eastbound Randolph Rd. closed at Glenallen Ave. Expect significant delays. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. #MCPNews #MCPD pic.twitter.com/F3HTKRcm5i — Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) September 7, 2023…
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U.S. News Ranks Maryland's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List
Days after Daily Voice reported on Niche's list of Best High Schools in Maryland, U.S. News & World Report has released its own. U.S. News studies data from nearly 25,000 public high schools across the country, with a focus on how well students are prepared for college and performance on state assessments, the website says. Here are the top five best public high schools in Maryland, according to U.S. News & World Report: No. 1 - Poolesville High School, Montgomery County No. 2 - Eastern Technical High School, Baltimore No. 3 - Walt Whitman High School, Bethesda No…
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Teen To Be Tried As An Adult After Pulling Knife On First Day Of School In Frederick County
A violent incident on the first day of school inside a Frederick County high school landed a teenager behind bars after he brandished a knife during an incident on Wednesday. Shortly after 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning, Resource Officers assigned to the Governor Thomas Johnson High School were forced to display Taser-like devices on multiple occasions to help de-escalate a scary situation that played out inside the building. Two groups of students got into a fight in a hallway in between periods, prompting the School Resource Officers to jump into action to break up the "large disturbance."&n…
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Sheriff Called To Frederick County HS On First Day Of School For 'Large Disturbance'
The school year is off to a shaky start in Frederick County. There was a heavy police presence at Governor Thomas Johnson High School following "a large disturbance" that prompted the Frederick County Sheriff's Office to respond. The incident was reported at approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning. One minor was taken into custody and the school has since returned to normal operations; however, there will be an increased police presence throughout the rest of the school day, according to the sheriff's office. More information is expected to be released on Wednesday. Check Daily V…
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Bomb Threat Phoned Into Private School Linked To MD Mall Swatting Incident, Police Say
Members of the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to a private school in Maryland on Tuesday afternoon to investigate a reported bomb threat. Officials say that shortly after noon on Tuesday, Aug. 22, officers were called to the Bullis School in Potomac where there was a reported bomb threat that led to the building being evacuated. Officers were still at the scene at around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, and investigators say that the reported call may be linked to a swatting call that was phoned in to the Montgomery Mall over the weekend. UPDATE: Officers are still on scene at th…
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These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Maryland, Report Says
The grades are in and these Maryland high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Maryland” report: No. 1 - Poolesville High School, Montgomery County No. 2 - Walt Whitman, Montgomery County No. 3 - Marriotts Ridge, Howard County No. 4 - Winston Churchill, Montgomery County No. 5 - River Hill, Howard County All five high schools earned an overall grade of A+. Click here for the complete list from Ni…
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