By any measure, this was supposed to be a slugfest… Maryland’s highest ranked public school football team against Virginia’s highest ranked public school football team. Quince Orchard’s latest renewal of its budding interstate rivalry with Stone Bridge (VA) had all the makings of another nail-biter, two perennial powers, both with hard-nosed reputations, clashing in late September. But when the final horn sounded at the Cougar Dome, it was clear there was only one bully left standing.
On Friday night, Montgomery County Police responded to Blake High School in Silver Spring after the Springbrook–Blake football game, dispersing a crowd following reports of a fight. Police emphasized that no arrests were made and no shots were fired despite social media rumors. In a letter obtained first by Moderately Moco, the principals of Blake, Springbrook, and Paint Branch high schools confirmed that multiple student fights occurred, one involving all three schools, and noted that an MCPD officer used non-lethal pepper-ball rounds to help clear the scene, with disciplinary actions expected against those involved. (more…)
Montgomery Blair High School, one of Montgomery County’s most storied institutions, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with a yearlong series of events. The celebration kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26, in the Blair auditorium, ahead of the school’s homecoming game. VIPs and dignitaries from county, state, and national education and community organizations are expected to attend the kickoff, which is being spearheaded by the Blair Alumni Association.
In a battle between two Montgomery County powerhouses, the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Barons stunned the Churchill Bulldogs with a commanding 3–1 win on Wednesday night. The Barons took sets one, three, and four (25–17, 26–24, 25–22), while the Bulldogs claimed set two (25–19).
Montgomery County currently has 25 public high schools, with two new additions, Crown High School in Gaithersburg and the reopened Woodward High School in North Bethesda, set to join the list in the coming years. While the county has experienced significant growth and modernization, several of its schools trace their roots back well over a century. Here’s a closer look at the three oldest high schools in Montgomery County Public Schools (that still exist in MCPS):
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to an incident following the Springbrook–Blake football game at Blake High School in Silver Spring on Friday night. (more…)
Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the 2025 week 3 MCPS football games. The scores will be updated as we receive them. If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we haven’t yet received a report from the game that we can confirm. An ‘F’ signifies the score is confirmed as being final:
Below are MCPS Varsity Volleyball results from Wednesday, 9/17/25 and the remaining schedule for the week:
Below are MCPS Varsity Volleyball results from Tuesday, 9/16/25 and the remaining schedule for the week:
12:54pm Update: Officers are clearing the school and @MCPS has changed Kennedy HS to a Hold status as officers wrap up.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared at 12:15pm that Kennedy High School in Silver Spring was placed on ‘Hold’ status after a report of a firearm. According to policed no weapon was seen upon investigation.
MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor issued the following community message on Tuesday, September 16, reaffirming that Montgomery County Public Schools remain safe, supportive, and welcoming environments for all students following recent federal immigration enforcement activity near a middle school. The message outlined strict protocols for handling enforcement visits, protections for student information, and resources for families, while emphasizing the district’s commitment to student safety, privacy, and inclusivity. (more…)