Hagerstown
Education
James Buchanan rallies past Berks Catholic, heads to District 3 baseball semifinals
James Buchanan’s explosive offense is one reason why the Rockets continue to soar inside the District 3 4A baseball bracket. On Monday, the fourth-seeded Rockets generated 11 hits, including two each by sluggers Jimmy Bell, Parker Summers and Hayden Sanchez in a 10-8 triumph over Berks Catholic. If you...
Letter to the editor: Student fundraising shouldn't be competition
School fundraising shouldn't be a competition for students. As the grandmother of two Hagerstown elementary school students, I am writing to express my concern about the growing trend of our local schools partnering with outside fundraising companies that employ practices which place undue pressure on our children. While fundraising may...
Campbell steps down as St. Charles boys basketball coach
After enjoying a stellar run as the head coach of the St. Charles High School boys basketball team, including an appearance in the 3A state title game this past winter, Brett Campbell has decided to step away from that role with the Spartans to assume the chores as the athletic director at Catoctin High in Frederick County. Campbell, who guided the Spartans to a 155-65 record in 10 seasons, including a 20-10 mark in the postseason, will assume his new duties as the Catoctin AD...
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 24, and in the print edition on Sunday, May 26. Local school administrators nominated students who...
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