High School

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.

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.

News4’s Aaron Gilchrist had a conversation with several local high school students about their concerns going into the school year during the pandemic.

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.

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...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a report on Wednesday with recommendations on how districts should prepare to reopen schools.

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.

A group of D.C. high school students are collecting donations and delivering them to families in need. News4’s Melissa Mollet reports.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A high school basketball coach and counselor in Prince George’s County, Maryland, has died after contracting the coronavirus. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.

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...

High school seniors are concerned about choosing which college to attend without visiting, News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.

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.

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.

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…

News4’s Aaron Gilchrist talks to William “Memo” Adams, a student attending the private Maret School in D.C. through A Better Chance, a program that helps place students of color in highly-rated public, private and boarding schools.