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Thomas W. Pyle Middle School

Staff and students at Thomas W. Pyle Middle School in Bethesda are always willing to try activities to build upon the school’s strong sense of community—like holding a Ping-Pong-a-thon. The event last fall was sponsored by students who work on identifying and resolving school issues.

They’re among a number of groups organized by counselors to help kids feel connected and maintain a “strong sense of pride” in their school, Principal Jennifer Webster says. “We’re constantly assessing: Are we addressing their changing needs?”

6311 Wilson Lane, Bethesda, 301-320-6540, www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/pylems/

Other top vote-getters: Herbert Hoover, Westland, North Bethesda, Cabin John, Robert Frost, Tilden

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