Local Educational News

For the week of July 6, 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 has added a new “W” fixture to its campus. The fixture was donated by Charlene Cronenberg Berardino, class of 1963, and her husband, Thomas. It is located between

Greencastle-Antrim School District has a job opening for a Special Education Teacher at the Primary School. The position is in the Autistic Support classroom. Pennsylvania certification is required, and experience

Submitted by: Dr. Chandlar Kern, Penn State Extension Livestock Educator Summer brings longer days, abundant forage, and growing calves, but it also brings one of the most frustrating challenges for

For the week of June 29, 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

Alex Kaczmark, a member of the Chambersburg Area School District Class of 2026, has received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. The appointment is awarded to fewer

Franklin County Career and Technology Center is hiring for an Auto Collision Instructor position for high school students. The position is listed as open by CareerTech. More information is available

Littlestown Area School District (LASD) Board of School Directors voted to appoint Dr. Judith L. Berryman as the next Superintendent of Littlestown Area School District during the Board’s public meeting on

Six graduates from Franklin County took their next steps toward college, careers, and beyond as members of Reach Cyber Charter School’s Class of 2026. They were among the 699 graduates

Tickets are now available for a 5-foot by 10-foot utility trailer through the Franklin County Career and Technology Center. The trailer was built, painted and assembled by current CareerTech students.

The Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Back to School Family Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds,

Submitted by: Tosh Mazzone, Franklin County Agronomy Educator, Penn State Extension, and Ashley Isaacson, Perry County Agronomy Educator, Penn State Extension In the second week of June, agronomists, grain brokers,

For the week of June 22, 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

Mount Aloysius College conferred degrees upon over 170 graduates during its 85th Spring Commencement ceremony on May 16, 2026 in the College’s Athletic Convocation and Wellness Center. The invocation for

Pennwood Cyber Charter School, a taxpayer-funded online public school serving K-12 students across Pennsylvania, recently celebrated 204 graduates from the Class of 2026. Students and families gathered at Saint Joseph’s University in

Franklin County Career and Technology Center students Nathan Armstrong and Gibson Ott are assisting the school’s Technology Department as part of the summer staff. Both students are part of the

Chambersburg Area School District Food Service brought the PA Harvest of the Month program to Ben Chambers Elementary School with a strawberry French toast taste test. Strawberries were the featured

Sandy Delaney was recognized at the May 26 Chambersburg Area School District Board Meeting for earning her PA Certified School Payroll Professional credential. The credential is offered through the Pennsylvania

Incoming kindergarten students in the Chambersburg Area School District will have a staggered start to the 2026-2027 school year. Students with last names beginning with A-L will attend school on

Littlestown Area School District (LASD) Board of School Directors is pleased to announce its plans to appoint Dr. Judith L. Berryman as the next Superintendent of Littlestown Area School District during

Submitted By: Jennie Mazzone, Penn State Extension Educator, Horticulture Strawberries are a high-value crop, but diseases can quickly reduce yield and fruit quality if problems go unnoticed. Regular scouting and

For the week of June 15, 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 following students have been named to the spring 2026 dean’s list at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Students achieve dean’s list status when they are full-time (12 or more credits)

Chambersburg Area School District student Natalie Eshleman has been selected as a 2026 Marcus Scholarship recipient by the PSBA Trust. Eshleman was recognized for the achievement at the March 26

The Franklin County Career and Technology Center has announced an anticipated vacancy for a high school Auto Collision instructor. The school posted the hiring notice with information directing interested applicants

Franklin County Career and Technology Center is highlighting communication as part of its Workforce Development Program. The program focuses on helping students develop communication skills for the workplace. Training includes

Submitted By: Ashley Bigge, Ph.D., Penn State Extension, Poultry Educator Providing the correct feed is an essential part of maintaining the health and productivity of your birds. There are several

For the week of June 8, 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

Mount Aloysius College is proud to announce the Dean’s List for the spring semester of 2026. The Dean’s List honors full-time students who have earned at least a 3.50 grade

The Franklin County Career and Technology Center has added new names to its CareerTech Tree, which recognizes individuals who support opportunities and mentorship for CareerTech students and staff. The engraved

Students in the Landscaping and Horticulture program at Franklin County Career and Technology Center returned to WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital to add potted plants and flowers to the hospital patio. The

Franklin County Career and Technology Center is recognizing HVAC instructor Kenny Boxler for his years of service and retirement. The school thanked Boxler for the talent and energy he has

The Chambersburg Area School District will hold a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, to interview candidates for a vacant Region 5 school board seat. The meeting will

Fannett-Metal High School held its outdoor commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026. Principal Todd Best, Superintendent Dr. Tara Will and Board President Jason Goshorn presented diplomas to 25 seniors.

Dental Assisting students at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center are training with a new digital intraoral scanner. The equipment was recently purchased through career and technical education grant

Submitted By: Daniela Roland, Penn State Extension, Franklin County Dairy Educator Pennsylvania dairy producers looking to improve grazing systems, reduce feed costs, and enhance pasture productivity will have three opportunities

For the week of June 1, 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

Seniors in the Franklin County Career and Technology Center’s Vet Assisting program have earned their Approved Veterinary Assistant certification through the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America. The newly

Chambersburg Area School District’s Summer Food Service Program will begin Monday, June 8, and run through the end of July. The program provides free meals to all children and teens