The Chambersburg Area School District is raising money through the Trojan Walk to support more than 1,500 special education students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Donations will directly benefit special
Wilson College will open an art exhibit featuring artwork by Baltimore visual artist Marcia Wolfson Ray on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in the Cooley Gallery, located on the second floor
The Franklin County Career and Technology Center will hold its annual cash bingo fundraiser Sunday, Oct. 18, at the St. Thomas Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Event Hall, 34 Schoolhouse
Jesi Jetnarayan and Will Davis, high school students in Franklin County, successfully summited Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania on August 1, 2026, reaching Uhuru Peak, the mountain’s highest point at 19,341
The Franklin County Career and Technology Center’s Ag Mechanics program provides students with training in the maintenance and service of engines and equipment. Ag Mechanics is a career and technical
The Cargill Livestock Barn at the Franklin County Fair was packed with excitement, applause, and community spirit on Saturday, August 8, as the Franklin County 4-H Livestock Sale brought together
The Chambersburg Area School District is distributing donated school and classroom supplies to schools across the district following the annual Stuff the Bus campaign organized by the United Way of
The Chambersburg Area School District will begin using a weapons detection system at all entrances to CASHS Trojan Stadium starting Friday, Aug. 28. The system will be in place for
Students in the Animal Science program at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center are continuing classroom instruction under teacher Mrs. Laman. The program also has a dog named Bella
Penn State Extension will offer a workshop aimed at those interested in holly propagation, selection, and landscape use, including integrating native plants into residential and commercial landscapes. The “Holly Propagation,
Submitted By: Quinn Martin, Franklin County 4-H Youth Development Educator Franklin County 4-H livestock exhibitors showcased months of hard work, dedication, and livestock management skills during the 2026 Franklin County
For the week of August 24, 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
More than 9,000 students returned to classrooms across the Chambersburg Area School District on Wednesday for the first day of the 2026-2027 school year. Students returned to schools throughout the
Cumberland Valley School of Music is offering master classes for students preparing to audition for PMEA District Band, Chorus or Orchestra. CVSM faculty will provide students with audition strategies and
Franklin County Career and Technology Center staff received training on child safety and online exploitation during recent in-service days. Tricia Maciejewski of Live Like Levi and FBI Special Agent Ford
Pennwood Cyber Charter School, an online public charter school serving K-12 students across Pennsylvania, recently welcomed both new and returning students for the 2026-27 school year. The school offers a full-time online
The Chambersburg Area School District will hold a regular board meeting tonight at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place in the boardroom at the CASD Administration Building. The meeting
Chambersburg Area School District will hold elementary school open houses Aug. 17 and 18 ahead of the 2026-2027 school year. Families are invited to visit their schools, meet staff and
The Chambersburg Area School District’s Buildings & Grounds Department is hiring full-time custodians. Positions start at $15 per hour and include benefits such as paid leave, retirement and health insurance,
By: Annette MaCoy, Penn State Extension, Master Gardener Coordinator – Franklin County Come the dog days of August, the vegetable garden may resemble a bedraggled mutt. The lettuce bolted weeks
For the week of August 17, 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
Wilson College supporters contributed nearly $7 million during fiscal year 2026, demonstrating a strong commitment to the College’s mission and helping create new opportunities for students to learn, grow, and
The Franklin County Career and Technology Center welcomed its CareerTech substitute teachers this week for updates, orientation and mandated training. Substitute teachers help CareerTech programs continue their curriculum and task
Join the Penn State Master Gardeners of Franklin County for a free Fall Garden Day event on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 9 am to 12 pm, at their Demonstration
Franklin County Career and Technology Center leaders met with the Franklin County Commissioners to recognize the development of a new Protective Services Program. The Franklin County Commissioners, county government and
As the new school year commences,Vida Charter School (Vida) is celebrating achievements in biliteracy among their graduating sixth graders. Before summer break, nine graduates earned the Global Seal of Biliteracy
The Franklin County Career and Technology Center is accepting registrations for its Little Apprentices Preschool for the 2026-27 school year. A limited number of seats remain available. The preschool program
The Shippensburg Area School District is encouraging families to use the EZ Arrival app to access real-time student transportation information. The app allows families to view bus routes, bus stop
The Shippensburg Area School District has released calendar highlights for the 2026-27 school year. The first day of school is Aug. 20, 2026. Fall break is scheduled for Nov. 26-30,
Submitted By: Madaline Musser, Franklin County 4-H Summer Assistant Franklin County 4-H members gathered on July 30 for the 2026 Franklin County 4-H Summer Roundup, an annual event that provides
For the week of August 10, 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
Target Distribution provided school supplies for incoming kindergarten students at Fayetteville Elementary School in the Chambersburg Area School District. Each student will receive a drawstring bag containing crayons, a notebook
The Franklin County Career and Technology Center has opened its online uniform store for students and parents. Uniforms can be ordered online at franklinctcV2.moduurn.com or by visiting franklinctc.com and selecting
The Franklin County Career and Technology Center recognized custodian Paul Thomas for his work preparing the school building over the summer. According to the school, Thomas cleaned, polished and waxed
The Chambersburg Area School District Summer Theatre Camp will present “Grease” on Friday, Aug. 14, and Saturday, Aug. 15, at the CAMS North Auditorium. Both performances will begin at 7:30
Shippensburg Area Middle School will hold orientation for sixth-grade and new students on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Families may attend at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. or 5 p.m. No registration is
The Franklin County Career and Technology Center will hold a virtual new student orientation for students enrolled in its Workforce Development Program on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Students may attend a
The SASD Music Boosters will hold a fundraiser Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Route 696 Arrogas Grille House and Sports Bar. Customers who present a printed fundraiser voucher while purchasing lunch
The Franklin County Career and Technology Center has welcomed two new career and technical education instructors. Lane Hykes will serve as an HVAC instructor, and Chasity Unger will serve as
The Shippensburg Area School District will use a staggered start schedule for kindergarten students on Aug. 20 and 21. Kindergarten students with last names beginning with A through K will
