The Herbert Young Scholarship Fund is seeking donations for the 2026 music scholarship which is awarded annually to a senior member of the Hancock High School band. Each year, an eligible senior band member is selected by Band Director Caleb Wescott to receive the award. The recipient will be announced[Read More…]

The Hancock High School Band, under the direction of Caleb Westcott, received Superior ratings at the High School Band Assessment at North Hagerstown on March 18. “We are very proud of their accomplishment,” said Principal Jennifer Ruppenthal. photo courtesy of Ruth Bradley

by Geoff Fox A Hancock High School junior was recently named a 2026 Carson Scholar. Maya Shoemaker was awarded the prestigious honor of the Carson Scholarship that comes with a $1,000 scholarship to be invested toward her future college education, along with aa decorative medal and certificate of achievement. To[Read More…]

by Geoff Fox After 34 years in education Jennifer Ruppenthal will retire at the end of June, ending her career as principal at Hancock Middle-Senior High School. She came to the Hancock post in July 2022. Current Maugansville Elementary Principal Andrew Kaetzel was approved at the February 17 WCPS Board[Read More…]

by Geoff Fox A new scholarship opportunity has opened up for students in Hancock and Southern Fulton, and for area residents who want to head back to school to get a certificate or better their job. The Mason Dixon Scholarship came about after Wayne Keefer, president of the scholarship fund,[Read More…]

by Geoff Fox Back in September, the Washington County Board of Elections began their “I Voted” sticker contest for students in Washington County and the finalists have been announced. In all, the Board of Elections received 25 submissions before the November 30 deadline and staff has since chosen the eight[Read More…]

Hancock Middle-Senior High School marching band made their appearance in the Winterfest parade in Berkeley Springs last Saturday, accompanied by the Panthers cheerleading squad.    

Hancock Middle-Senior High School has recently installed a new Community Little Free Library at the front of the school, near the end  of the building. Officials said the library is a “wonderful way for parents, students, staff, and community members to share the joy of reading.” People are welcome to[Read More…]