As students headed back to class at Hancock Middle Senior High School and Hancock Elementary on Monday, August 28, there were a few new faces to greet them in the classrooms.
School News
Back to class! Washington County schools begin Monday
by Geoff Fox It seems like it was just yesterday that schools were letting out for the summer and kids were looking forward to having fun with no school. But it was June when schools let out and the new school year is set to begin on Monday, August 28,[Read More…]
Helping Hands back to school event August 12
For the 10th year, Hancock Helping Hands will be once again helping students in need get ready to head back to school. On Saturday, August 12, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., organizers will be providing free backpacks filled with school supplies, free personal care items, free household care items,[Read More…]
Town to replace water meters at schools
by Geoff Fox Hancock officials discussed replacing the water meters at Hancock Middle-Senior High School and Elementary School during the July town meeting last Tuesday, July 11. Town Manager Mike Faith said there had been talk in the past about having a contractor come in and do the work but[Read More…]
Smith shares insights about journey from Hancock to top North Hagerstown grad
by Geoff Fox Alexandra Smith credits early educational opportunities and support as a few reasons she was named North Hagerstown High School’s Valedictorian for the Class of 2023. Smith is the daughter of David and Gretchen Smith of Hancock. Smith said a lot of hard work, a lot of time[Read More…]
Hancock High School Class of 1963 meets again
Barnhart chosen for Young scholarship
The 2023 Herbert A. Young Music Scholarship was the most successful it’s been since its inception more than a decade ago with this year’s winner, Jennifer Barnhart, receiving $1,250. Barnhart had been a member of the Hancock Panther Marching and Concert Bands since she was in the sixth grade. She[Read More…]
Hancock Class of 2023 graduates in May 30 ceremony
Southern Fulton Class of 2023 graduate Wednesday
Southern Fulton’s Class of 2023 is holding its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 31, at 6 p.m. Admission is by ticket only. Jacob Wolfe, the Valedictorian for the Class of 2023, will deliver an address titled “Charting our Path to a Bright Future Through Perseverance.” Wolfe will attend Penn State[Read More…]
Heidi Weller inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Heidi Weller of Hancock, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Weller was initiated at Frostburg State University. Weller is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi[Read More…]
