U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie B. Raskin, David Trone and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) recently announced $2.9 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding for Maryland schools to purchase local foods and beverages[Read More…]
School News
Southern Fulton Elementary School first nine weeks honor roll
“A” honor roll Fourth grade — Zane Berkey, Hunter Conrad, Elaina Eader, Samuel Fitz, Hailey Flowers, Colin Keiper, Westin Leasure, Jameson McPeak, Elijah Wertz and Morgan Williams. Fifth grade — Khirsten Borchardt, Gavin Hoopengardner, Noah Swadley and Wyatt Zelenik. Sixth grade — Ayriana Black, Giana Bytella, Easton Conley, Kaitlyn Fear,[Read More…]
Hancock Band members perform at All County
Speakers at town meeting ask town for support in removing school books, air false claims about gender teaching
by Geoff Fox Back in November of 2022, Ashley McCusker appeared before Washington County Board of Education officials talking about books she deemed pornographic being in Washington County schools, and asking them to be removed. Last Tuesday, January 10, McCusker came to the January Hancock council meeting to repeat her[Read More…]
Maryland fifth graders can enter 2023 Arbor Day poster contest
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Forest Conservancy District Boards have announced that all Maryland fifth graders in private and public schools are eligible to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. The theme for 2023 is: “Trees Are Terrific…and Cool our Communities!” All entries must be delivered[Read More…]
Good Shepherd students pack holiday donations
Honor Rolls
Hope Christian Academy First marking period High honor roll – Noah VanMeter. Honor roll – Ian Hull and Levi VanMeter. Southern Fulton Elementary School First nine weeks “A” honor roll Fourth grade — Zane Berkey, Raelynn Cain, Hunter Conrad, Elaine Eader, Samuel Fitz, Jameson Mc- Peak, Cayden Norris and Morgan[Read More…]
Spanish Honors Society acknowledges students
Hancock Middle Senior High School’s Spanish Honors Society ceremony was held on Thursday, September 29. It was held by the supervisor, Paula Moore, and Señorita Kieser, to acknowledge the students of Spanish III and up. This group was brought together to promote Hispanic culture through events, such as fiestas and[Read More…]
The rest of the Panther Homecoming Court
Hancock’s Homecoming game on Friday, October 7 included a procession of the Homecoming Court. This is a continuation of last week’s Homecoming photos.
See next week’s paper for more of the Homecoming Court.