December 2-6: – Scholastic Book Fair December 3: – Interested 10th graders return to Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School for a visit December 5: STEM night and Book Fair open in the evening, 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. December 6: 2-hour early dismissal December 6: Middle School dance, 5:30 –[Read More…]
School News
County schools ask families to complete survey about academics & support
Hancock Middle-Senior High School is urging all parents and guardians to participate in the Washington County Public Schools District Engagement Survey. A link would have been sent via email. The survey provides invaluable insights into the needs and priorities of the school community, said school officials. “By completing the survey,[Read More…]
Hancock Middle-Senior High School to hold first Career Chat
Hancock Middle-Senior High School will be holding their first in a series of three Career Chat assemblies of the 2024-2025 school year this Friday, October 11. Students in grades 8-12 will be in attendance at the assembly, which will focus on the careers in healthcare. Career professionals from Hancock, Warfordsburg,[Read More…]
Homecoming game changes to Oct. 17, school dance still on Oct. 26
In an emailed letter to parents, Hancock High School has announced there will be some changes when it comes to celebrating Homecoming this year. The Homecoming game was supposed to be played Friday, October 25, against Brownsville High School (Pa.), with spirit week that week. However, Brownsville canceled the game.[Read More…]
October calendar of events for Hancock Middle-Senior High School
There are a few days coming up in October Hancock Middle-Senior High School would like families to remember. —October 11 is a two-hour early dismissal day. —October 15 is a PSAT for 9th and 10th graders. —October 15 is the monthly food pantry. —October 18 is Association Day, no school.[Read More…]
October calendar of events for Hancock Middle-Senior High School
There are a few days coming up in October Hancock Middle-Senior High School would like families to remember. – October 11 is a two-hour early dismissal day. – October 15 is a PSAT for 9th and 10th graders. – October 15 is the monthly food pantry. – October 18 is[Read More…]
Hancock Elementary welcomes new staff
How families can get ready for a new school year
Children will soon be trading in the fun times of summer for the bells of school as summer vacation gives way to the start of a new academic year. August through September is prime back-to-school season, with children all across the country stocking their backpacks and shopping for new school[Read More…]
Hancock principal reports positive trends in school attendance, goals for new year
Hancock Middle-Senior High School has made “remarkable strides in creating a positive, engaging, and supportive environment for all students” according to Principal Jennifer Ruppenthal. As the new school year approaches, she shared some of the significant attendance improvements achieved over the past two years. “These positive trends include a reduction[Read More…]
Southern Fulton Schools prepare for new year with events, free supplies
The Southern Fulton School District has a full schedule of events leading up to the first day of school for Southern Fulton students on Wednesday, August 21. The school district has announced they will be providing school supplies to all students this year. Southern Fulton School District serves roughly 720[Read More…]

