Franklin County Career and Technology Center’s Culinary Arts program brought school, community and workforce leaders together for a meal, according to a post shared by the center. The center recognized
CVSM (Cumberland Valley School of Music) Community String Orchestra will present their a fall concert, Land, Sea, & Celebration on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Thomson Alumnae
Information Systems Technology students from Franklin County Career and Technology Center visited Harrisburg University last week to participate in Game Design Day. Students worked with university staff and used Bitsy
The Franklin County Career and Technology Center offers a state-approved Workforce Development Program for 11th- and 12th-grade students to explore careers and gain hands-on workplace experience. The center says it
The Visual Arts Invitational, an exhibit featuring artwork by Wilson College students, will open Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at the Coyle Free Library in Chambersburg. The exhibition showcases the creativity
Students from the area have been recognized as Provost Scholars at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Provost Scholar status is achieved when students complete a minimum of 45 semester hours at
Franklin County Career and Technology Center cosmetology students attended the Artist’s Palette “TAPIstry Unveiled Hair Show and Art Expo” this week at the Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown. The event included
Chambersburg Area School District has posted report cards to its Community Web Portal. Parents and guardians can view report cards by logging into their accounts through the district’s Sapphire Web
Wilson College’s health sciences and business programs will host a Strategic Seminar Series event, “From College to Career: Navigating the Transition with Wilson Alums,” on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, in
The Benjamin Chambers Elementary PTO received a donation of hygiene products from Ulta Beauty Distribution Center for its Winter Clothing Drive. The PTO thanked Christine with the distribution center for
Franklin County Department of Emergency Services 911 Supervisor Barbara Harshman works with Protective Services students at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center on 911 dispatch equipment and training. Harshman,
Submitted By: Kimberly Battin, Franklin County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Center Program Director The Franklin County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Center celebrated an exciting milestone on Saturday, October 10, as participants, families,
For the week of October 26, 2026 https://extension.psu.edu/franklin UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS: Penn State Extension is pleased to continue providing quality education via various webinars and recordings. If you have
Reach Cyber Charter School, a STEM-focused online public charter school for K-12 students in Pennsylvania, is bringing Future Farmers of America (FFA), one of the nation’s best-known student leadership organizations,
Chris Warren, a member of Penn State University’s Professional Personnel Development Center, works with new career and technical education instructors at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center as they
Big Spring High School Spanish teacher Ashley Oldham, a Shippensburg University alumna, was named one of 12 finalists for Pennsylvania’s 2026 Teacher of the Year, according to the university. Oldham
Wilson College has named Merlyn Cumberbatch, M.B.A., as vice president for finance and administration. Cumberbatch brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in higher education finance, administration, strategic planning,
Submitted By: Quinn Martin, Franklin County 4-H Youth Development Educator Franklin County 4-H members spent Saturday, October 10, giving back to their community through a special 4-H Day of Service
For the week of October 19, 2026 https://extension.psu.edu/franklin UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS: Penn State Extension is pleased to continue providing quality education via various webinars and recordings. If you have
Chambersburg Area Senior High School will hold its 11th Veterans Appreciation Night during the Oct. 23 home football game at Trojan Stadium. A free spaghetti dinner for veterans and their
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Ranger Amanda Rabenstine visited Protective Services students at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center to introduce them to careers as DCNR rangers. DCNR
Franklin County Career and Technology Center is encouraging students and staff to wear CareerTech pink every Friday in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mrs. Mills’ marketing students are promoting
Franklin County Career and Technology Center’s Diesel Mechanics program provides instruction in diesel theory and technical skills, along with opportunities to earn industry certifications. Mr. Grove teaches the program. Students
Submitted By: Daniela Roland, Penn State Extension, Franklin County Dairy Educator Penn State Extension invites dairy producers to attend a series of Milk Matters workshops this fall, designed to provide
The Mid-Atlantic Organic and Sustainable Agricultural Exchange, slated for Nov. 9 at the Best Western Premier, 800 E. Park Drive, Harrisburg, will give farmers and agricultural industry professionals the opportunity
For the week of October 12, 2026 https://extension.psu.edu/franklin UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS: Penn State Extension is pleased to continue providing quality education via various webinars and recordings. If you have
The Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition is hosting its annual Be Kind Art Contest for Shippensburg students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The 2026 theme is “Wild About Kindness.” Entries will
Franklin County Career and Technology Center’s Adult Education program is accepting registrations for its Office Management/Bookkeeping course. The course introduces students to the principles and practices of office management and
Volvo Construction Equipment in Shippensburg donated a compact track loader to the Franklin County Career and Technology Center. CareerTech thanked Jim Shively, Henry Brunnett and the Volvo Construction Equipment team
Karleigh Schwartz, a Cosmetology & CMS senior at Franklin County Career and Technology Center, has completed 1,250 hours in cosmetology. The center recognized Schwartz’s milestone in a public Facebook post.
The Franklin County Career and Technology Center is hiring part-time evening instructors for its Adult Education program in residential and commercial electrical work and HVAC. The instructors will teach short
English as a Second Language teachers at Thaddeus Stevens Elementary met with parents to discuss WIDA scores and what students are learning during English Language Development instruction. Teachers also discussed
Chambersburg’s homecoming parade is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 7, with a “Decades” theme. An Auntie Anne’s food truck will be set up during the event and will donate 15% of
CVSM (Cumberland Valley School of Music) will present their 37th annual Gala Showcase Concert, Travel in Time, on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM in Thomson Alumnae Chapel, Wilson
Franklin County Career and Technology Center’s Adult Education program is accepting registrations for an Office Management/Bookkeeping course. The course introduces students to the principles and practices of office management and
The ArtsFest Committee at Wilson College has opened the call for submissions for ArtsFest 2027, scheduled for April 5 through 9, 2027. This year, ArtsFest will explore the theme “ART
The Chambersburg Area School District is accepting applications for substitute teachers and registered nurses through ESS. Teaching applicants must be certified teachers, hold a bachelor’s degree or be current education
Submitted By: Ashley Bigge, Ph.D., Penn State Extension Poultry Educator The success of a commercial poultry farm relies in part on an efficient supply chain. Deliveries and transport vehicles are
For the week of October 5, 2026 https://extension.psu.edu/franklin UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS: Penn State Extension is pleased to continue providing quality education via various webinars and recordings. If you have
Franklin County Career and Technology Center senior Jayda Smith has completed the 1,250 training hours required for her cosmetology license. Smith is enrolled in the center’s cosmetology program and attends
