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WATCH: Animal Control's Wild Chase After Rogue Raccoon
Security cameras captured a wild chase between animal control and a masked trespasser inside of North Texas high school.
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Native Mascots Still a Sticking Point in High School Sports
Advocates have made strides in getting Native American symbols and names changed in sports, but they say more work needs to be done mainly at the high school level.
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Maryland High School Graduation Abruptly Canceled for Coronavirus Concerns
A Montgomery County Catholic high school’s graduation was abruptly canceled. The county’s health department says the ceremony would have violated a ban on gatherings of 50 or more people. News4’s Jackie Bensen spoke with a graduate who’s disappointed about the change in plans.
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Students Speak Candidly About Upcoming School Year
News4’s Aaron Gilchrist had a conversation with several local high school students about their concerns going into the school year during the pandemic.
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No High School Football This Fall in Virginia, State League Says
High school football players in Virginia won’t be hitting the field this fall, but Friday night lights could turn on again in the spring. News4’s Drew Wilder reports.
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No High School Football This Fall in Virginia, State League Says
High school football players in Virginia won’t be hitting the field this fall, but Friday night lights could turn on again in the spring, the Virginia High School League announced Wednesday. Centreville High School quarterback Jack Shields is working out this summer to prepare for a season that might not happen. “It hurts a little bit. I know we’re...
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Districts Should Prioritize K-5 Schools, Report Says
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a report on Wednesday with recommendations on how districts should prepare to reopen schools.
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Teens Warned Not to Partake in Beach Week
This time of year, many high school seniors are typically looking ahead to “beach week,” but just like graduation, prom and other year-end celebrations, officials are warning against taking part in this one too. News4’s Shomari Stone reports.
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‘COVID Cadets' Collect, Deliver Donations for Families in Need
A group of D.C. high school students are collecting donations and delivering them to families in need. News4’s Melissa Mollet reports.
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You Can Get Tons of Amazing Free Stuff From The Library
We’ve all used our library card to check out books, but did you know that many libraries offer a ton of awesome freebies? From online classes to free museum passes, find out what extra perks you can get from your local library.
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How to Prepare for the AP Tests' Revised Format
News4’s Juliana Valencia gets advice from a counselor at CollegeWise, a college admissions and application consulting company, on how to ace the new AP tests and save money on college.
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High School Students Teach Kids Online
Teachers and parents have been the go-to people for online class instruction during this pandemic. Now, some local high school students in Montgomery County are stepping into that role. News4’s Derrick Ward explain a free service allows younger students to explore new interests in a stressful time.
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High School Students Create Social Distance TV
Some students at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School are making the most of the time they’re spending at home by creating valuable content for their peers. News4’s Aimee Cho has a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Social Distance TV.
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High School Seniors Miss Milestones in Pandemic
Proms, spring break trips, graduation ceremonies and more are cancelled due to the coronavirus. High school seniors are frustrated they don’t get to make the traditional memories. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.
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Beloved High School Coach Dies From Coronavirus
A high school basketball coach and counselor in Prince George’s County, Maryland, has died after contracting the coronavirus. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.
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Prince George's County Public Schools Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
Employees at two Prince George’s County high schools tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement released by the district. An employee at Charles H. Flowers High School near Springdale and another at High Point High School in Beltsville tested positive for the virus, the district said. PGCPS encourages everyone to follow CDC guidelines to prevent further spread of...
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High School Seniors Prepare to Finish School Year at Home
High school seniors are concerned about choosing which college to attend without visiting, News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.
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High School Experience Ends Early for Virginia Seniors
High schoolers who were looking forward to prom and graduation are now dealt with a senior year cut short. Virginia schools will remain closed through the end of the academic year due to the coronavirus. News4’s Shomari Stone reports.
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Dear High School Senior: You Were Robbed. It's Unfair. You'll Get Through This
Let’s be abundantly clear — you were robbed, and it’s unfair. If you’re upset, then you should embrace those feelings. Commiserate with one another. Some folks will downplay the situation because they won’t know what it feels like to have their senior year stripped at the last moment.
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Gonzaga College High School President Tests Postive for Coronavirus
Gonzaga College High School in Northwest Washington, D.C., said Monday its president is in self-quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. Father Stephen Planning tested positive on Sunday, three days after the school decided to move all classroom instruction online through April 14. The school said anyone who came into contact with Planning since March 1 contact their healthcare provider and…