by Lisa Schauer “We’ve got a good group of girls, and we’re getting better each year,” said head coach Shawnda Wills, HHS class of 2009, now in her fourth year of coaching JV and varsity volleyball at Hancock High School. “I’ve been where they are, juggling school, and sports, and[Read More…]
School News
Maryland Public Schools ask state residents to participate in Strategic Planning Survey
The Maryland State Board and Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) have announced that Maryland residents can complete a Strategic Planning Survey, which will help guide the implementation of the multi-year strategic plan to transform public education. The Maryland State Board of Education and the Maryland State Department of Education[Read More…]
Motorists reminded to be cautious, follow school bus safety laws as students return to class
s thousands of students are heading back to class next week, Maryland State Police and the Maryland Center for School Safety are reminding motorists to be alert as children are getting on and off school buses. In a typical school year, more than 600,000 Maryland students ride school buses in[Read More…]
Hancock High Alumni holds 7th reunion
Hancock Middle-Senior High School to hold Back to School Tailgate event
Hancock Middle-Senior High School will be holding a Back to School Tailgate on Thursday, September 8, from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the school. The staff of HMSHS is inviting all families with students in grades 6 through 12 to attend the tailgate and meet the principal, chat with[Read More…]
First day in the bag
Hancock Fall schedules
Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach: Shawnda Wills • Thursday, September 8 at 6 p.m. Hancock High School hosts Southern Fulton • Monday, September 12 at 5:30 p.m. the Panthers travel to Northern Garrett • Wednesday, September 14 at 5:30 p.m. the Panthers travel to Saint Maria Goretti High School • Friday,[Read More…]
New elementary staff ready for little learners
The new teachers at Hancock Elementary School are (left side, front to back) Suzanne Terry, Library/Media Specialist; Janelle Golden, Paraprofessional; Megan Gardner, Speech/Language Pathologist; Jeremy Golden, PE/Health; (right side, front to back) Melanie Fox, third grade; Diane Reid, Health Room, CMT; Rebecca Shoemaker who is returning after being out for[Read More…]
Joining in the Panther pride
New teachers at Hancock Middle-Senior High School pictured on Monday are (left to right) – Ruth Bradley, lead teacher; Amber Rubeck, School Councilor; Tanner McCoy, Social Studies; Melinda Mills, Science; Heather Smith, Middle School Science and Jennifer Gregory, Special Education Councilor. Staff and teachers are preparing for students to return[Read More…]
New principal excited to be at Hancock Middle-Senior High School
by Geoff Fox When students at Hancock Middle-Senior High School return the beginning of the school year on Monday, August 29, there will be a new principal to greet them, but it will be a familiar face to Hancock. Jennifer Ruppenthal officially became the principal at Hancock Middle-Senior High School[Read More…]

