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Student Airlifted After Altercation Turns Violent At Maryland High School, Sheriff Says Student Airlifted After Altercation Turns Violent At Maryland High School, Sheriff Says
Student Airlifted After Altercation Turns Violent At Maryland High School, Sheriff Says A student was airlifted to a hospital after a stabbing at Great Mills High School in Southern Maryland on Tuesday afternoon. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were called to the school around 12:45 p.m. on March 10, where there were reports of an altercation involving two students that left one with a stab wound. Upon arrival, they found the injured student, who was airlifted to an area hospital to be evaluated for injuries that authorities say appear to be non-life-threatening. A suspect was taken into custody at the scene. Officials say the situation has been con…

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'Beloved' Maryland Educator Found Dead Inside Elementary School, Students Dismissed Early 'Beloved' Maryland Educator Found Dead Inside Elementary School, Students Dismissed Early
'Beloved' Maryland Educator Found Dead Inside Elementary School, Students Dismissed Early A Maryland school community is mourning after a beloved educator was found dead inside a Baltimore elementary school building. Deborah Tolson, a longtime Baltimore City Public Schools educator who worked as a math interventionist at Arundel Elementary School, died inside the school building, administrators confirmed in a letter to families on Monday. The discovery prompted the school to dismiss students early at 10:15 a.m. on March 9, officials said. Tolson had served Baltimore City Public Schools for 23 years and had been part of the Arundel Elementary School community for the past seven …

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Students Evacuated From Virginia Middle School After Bomb Threat Report (DEVELOPING) Students Evacuated From Virginia Middle School After Bomb Threat Report (DEVELOPING)
Students Evacuated From Virginia Middle School After Bomb Threat Report (Developing) Some students in Virginia had to be shuffled to a different school after a bomb threat was called into Eagle Ridge Middle School on Monday morning. Shortly before 10 a.m. on March 9, members of the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office were called to the building to investigate a reported bomb threat. The school was evacuated, officials said, while students and staff were relocated to another nearby school to allow the agency to investigate. Parents have been asked not to come to the school while the probe is ongoing, officials said. More information is expected to be released by the sheriff's …

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Stand With Amanda: Beloved Teacher Fighting For Life After Routine Procedure Sparks Crisis Stand With Amanda: Beloved Teacher Fighting For Life After Routine Procedure Sparks Crisis
Stand With Amanda: Beloved Teacher Fighting For Life After Routine Procedure Sparks Crisis A beloved Southern Maryland teacher has been fighting for her life for months after what was supposed to be a routine medical procedure. Amanda Cain, a longtime teacher at Northern Middle School, has remained hospitalized since November 2025 after developing severe pancreatitis following a minor procedure, according to friends and family. Cain has taught at the school for 12 years, touching the lives of countless students and families in the community. Her condition quickly worsened after the procedure just before Thanksgiving, according to organizers of a fundraiser set up for Cain and he…

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Teen High School Student Assaulted, Abducted Ex During School Day In Virginia, Police Say Teen High School Student Assaulted, Abducted Ex During School Day In Virginia, Police Say
Teen High School Student Assaulted, Abducted Ex During School Day In Virginia, Police Say What started as a typical school day at a Virginia school ended with a teen facing serious charges after police say a student repeatedly assaulted his ex throughout the day. A 16-year-old Woodbridge boy is accused of assaulting and restraining a 17-year-old female student during multiple encounters inside Woodbridge High School on Old Bridge Road.  The investigation was concluded on Thursday, March 5, by the school resource officer assigned to the campus, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The alleged incidents happened earlier in the semester. The investigatio…

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WATCH: Gold Pickup Blows Past Stopped School Bus As Children Approach In Maryland WATCH: Gold Pickup Blows Past Stopped School Bus As Children Approach In Maryland
Watch: Gold Pickup Blows Past Stopped School Bus As Children Approach In Maryland Recognize this truck?  The Cecil County Sheriff's Office released video of a gold pickup truck that barreled past a stopped school bus as children were approaching to get on board. Now, they are hunting the driver. In the video, two kids being escorted by an adult can be seen walking toward the bus as the truck sped past the open doors. The man then threw his hands up in incredulity. Cecil County Sheriff's Office The incident was reported early on Thursday, March 5, on Telegraph Road in front of Duval's Bus Service. Cecil County Sheriff's Office "Deputies need your help to id…

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THREATS OF MASS VIOLENCE: Teen Girl's Instagram Post Targeted Maryland HS, Police Say THREATS OF MASS VIOLENCE: Teen Girl's Instagram Post Targeted Maryland HS, Police Say
Threats OF Mass Violence: Teen Girl's Instagram Post Targeted Maryland HS, Police Say What started as an Instagram post ended with detectives, parents, and a criminal charge for a 16-year-old Maryland girl. A mindful Gaithersburg father alerted the Montgomery County Department of Police this week, and reported that his child, a student at Wootton High School, observed an Instagram post with a direct threat to the building. The department's Threat Assessment and Behavioral Solutions Team was notified and identified the owner of the Instagram account — a teen from Gaithersburg. A detective and an officer interviewed the girl and her parents, during which she admitted to …

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Fairfax County Schools Closed Monday After Winter Weather Warning Fairfax County Schools Closed Monday After Winter Weather Warning
Fairfax County Schools Closed Monday After Winter Weather Warning Where have we heard this before?  Weeks after a snowstorm created a hellscape for residents in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, another bout of winter weather is expected to keep students in their seats — at home — on Monday morning. As of 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, Feb 22, officials have declared these closures:  Maryland Anne Arundel County Schools: Virtual learning only. Baltimore County Schools: Virtual learning only. Calvert County Public Schools: Closed; Cecil County Schools: Virtual learning only. Charles County Public Schools: Closed. Frederick County Public Schools: Two-hour delay…

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Magic Cut Short: NY Band's Disney Dream Grounded After Flight Canceled: 'Devastating' Magic Cut Short: NY Band's Disney Dream Grounded After Flight Canceled: 'Devastating'
Magic Cut Short: NY Band's Disney Dream Grounded After Flight Canceled: 'Devastating' Their Disney dream vanished before takeoff. Dozens of Long Island marching band students were left stranded at JFK Airport for hours after their long-awaited flight to Disney World was canceled. The Kings Park High School marching band, color guard, and kick line arrived at JFK shortly after 5 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, for a scheduled Delta flight to Orlando only to be informed the flight had been canceled, Kings Park Superintendent Timothy Eagen told Daily Voice. Attempts to split the group onto multiple flights were rejected after proposed itineraries would have separated students from cha…

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Maryland School Employee, Dance Instructor Indicted On Federal Child Exploitation Charges: DOJ Maryland School Employee, Dance Instructor Indicted On Federal Child Exploitation Charges: DOJ
Maryland School Employee, Dance Instructor Indicted On Federal Child Exploitation Charges: DOJ A school employee and dance instructor in Maryland has been indicted on child sex abuse crimes, federal authorities announced. Xaviour Smith, 28, of Upper Marlboro, a Prince George's County Public Schools worker who founded 1101 Dance Academy in Temple Hills, made his initial appearance in federal court in connection with alleged coercion and enticement of children. According to the indictment, between March and August 2025, Smith persuaded, induced, enticed, and coerced three minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct.  Smith allegedly exploited the minors for the purpose of …

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Justice High School Evacuated After Gas Line Leak Triggers Emergency Response (DEVELOPING) Justice High School Evacuated After Gas Line Leak Triggers Emergency Response (DEVELOPING)
Justice High School Evacuated After Gas Line Leak Triggers Emergency Response (Developing) A routine Tuesday morning for students in Virginia was abruptly disrupted by a gas leak that forced the evacuation of a high school in Fairfax County, sending students and staff into the cold as emergency crews rushed in. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews were called around 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 10 to Justice High School on Peace Valley Lane when an alarm was activated inside the building. When crews arrived, firefighters discovered a gas line leak, prompting an immediate evacuation of the school, according to investigators. HazMat units were requested to the scene as a precaution, and Wash…

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One Shot, One In Custody After Shooting At Maryland High School: Police (UPDATED) One Shot, One In Custody After Shooting At Maryland High School: Police (UPDATED)
One Shot, One In Custody After Shooting At Maryland High School: Police (Updated) One person was shot at a Maryland high school Monday afternoon, triggering an immediate lockdown as police rushed to secure the scene. At 2:15 p.m., Feb. 9, in Montgomery County, officers were dispatched to Thomas S. Wootton High School for a report of shots fired, prompting school officials to lock down the campus as police worked to determine what had occurred. Police later confirmed that one person was shot and that the shooting happened inside the school, as officers remained on scene and continued clearing the building. One person was taken into custody. UPDATE 3:17 p.m: Law enfor…

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