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Tears and cheers fill St. Ann's as St. Maria Goretti conducts its final commencement
Endings and beginnings are frequently bittersweet. That's because they so often happen simultaneously. While bittersweet moments abound during commencement season, they were especially poignant for the 36-member Class of 2024 of St. Maria Goretti High School in Hagerstown. For about 70 years, the school that developed from the former St....
Berkeley County Schools working to implement improvement plan for Martinsburg North Middle School
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (DC News Now) — The West Virginia Board of Education has placed a “state of emergency” on the Martinsburg North Middle School because of, what the board says, is a “chaotic and occasionally hostile environment” there. The board says the school violated Title IX and there were 160 physical fights this school year. […]
James Buchanan’s Jimmy Bell highlights coaches’ Mid-Penn Colonial baseball all-star picks
Jimmy Bell emerged as a star this season for the James Buchanan Rockets, leading JB to a district playoff victory for the first time in over 40 years. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
West Virginia’s eastern panhandle proud of its scholastic Golden Horseshoe award
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (DC News Now) — The Golden Horseshoe competition, an enduring tradition in West Virginia, has a special winner. St. Joseph School 8th grade, Gabriel Campos, is one of the regional winners. The history quiz bowl competition has been administered since 1931 and is the longest running program of its kind. “[I learned] how […]
Greencastle Antrim High School’s Joey Singer Shines in CareerTech Program
Joey Singer, a senior at Greencastle Antrim High School and a distinguished student in the Ag Mechanics program at CareerTech, is making notable strides in his field. As he approaches graduation, Joey has already achieved significant milestones, including earning his Volvo Assembly certification. Throughout his senior semester, Joey has been...
Herald-Mail Student of the Week: See this week's poll
The nominations for The Herald-Mail Student of the Week are in, and you can now vote for the week's top student on our website. We will announce the winner at heraldmailmedia.com on Friday, May 31, and in the print edition on Sunday, June 2. Local school administrators nominated students who...
Hagerstown Community College hosting Hagerstown Startup Week
The Incubators + Labs at Hagerstown Community College is hosting the second annual Hagerstown Startup Week now through Wednesday, May 22. The free, three-day conference is designed to inspire entrepreneurship and help business leaders build momentum and gain resources. The conference offers an opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect and network with both resource providers...
Residents raise concerns about schools and seniors during county budget hearing
ST. JAMES — Fewer people showed up to speak at this year's county budget hearing, but overall, their comments echoed sentiments from last year: They sought more money for schools and the elderly. About a dozen residents spoke during the hearing on the county's Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal...
CareerTech Seniors Commit to Future Paths in Engineering Technology
CareerTech recently honored the achievements of students from Mrs. Baker’s Engineering Tech class. These seniors have made significant strides in their vocational training and have committed to advancing their careers through various pathways. Makikai Grissom is finalizing his decision on which college to attend, demonstrating his dedication to continuing...
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