School News
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.
Hancock Senior Night highlights players, band members
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock Panthers varsity football team lost to Southern Garrett 54-0 at home on Senior Night last Friday night, September 30. “We got behind early and just could get anything going at all,” said Coach Ron Hare after the game. “I know it’s been a rough one,[Read More…]
Band trip to Universal was musical, personal opportunity of a lifetime
by Susan Mott, Hancock Band Director The Hancock Middle-Senior High School Panther Marching Band traveled to Orlando, Florida September 17-21 to march in a parade and participate in a workshop at Universal Studios. After sending in a video of one of the band’s marching performances, the band, made up of[Read More…]
