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BOE members insist there's no interest in closing two county schools, despite claims
Four incumbent Washington County Board of Education members insisted this week there is no interest in closing Hancock Middle Senior High School or Cascade Elementary School despite concerns raised by a county commissioner. During a meeting between the county commissioners and the Hancock Town Council on Tuesday evening, Commissioner Derek Harvey warned there...
Jefferson High School Student Receives National Honor
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced Jefferson High School student Abner Contreras has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Co-founder and President James W. Lewis.
Mount St. Mary's Baseball Receives ABCA Academic Team Excellence Award
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 24, 2024) - The American Baseball Coaches Association included Mount St. Mary's baseball as part of their 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award, announced by the organization Wednesday. According to the ABCA, teams must meet the following criteria to be honored:. Must be a high school or...
4 from KCHS attend Boys State
WESTMINSTER — David Daniels, Harrison Gibby, Gavin Larrimore and Henry Martinez, who are rising seniors at Kent County High School, spent a week in June at American Legion Boys State on the campus of McDaniel College. They were among the 141 Maryland high school students — representing 22 counties...
297 Mountaineers Named to All-Academic Honor Roll
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 24, 2024) – Earning recognition for their work in the classroom, 297 Mount St. Mary's student-athletes received spots on the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Academic Honor Roll for the 2023-24 season. Per the conference release, to be eligible for the MAAC Academic Honor Roll, a...
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