Local Educational News

The Chambersburg Area School District announced that all district schools will dismiss two hours early on Monday, March 16, due to expected severe weather in the afternoon. The district also

Students from Greencastle Area High School recently visited the Franklin County Courthouse for an educational tour. Deputy Kaetzel, the courthouse tour specialist, guided the students through the courthouse and provided

Submitted By: Quinn Martin, Franklin County 4-H Youth Development Educator Each year, Pennsylvania 4H Week offers an opportunity to celebrate the inspiring young people, dedicated volunteers, and transformational learning experiences

For the week of March 16, 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 Area School District is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Board of School Directors representing District A, which includes Hopewell Township, Newburg Borough, Shippensburg Township, and

Shippensburg Area School District is registering students for kindergarten for the 2026 school year. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 to be eligible. Online registration is available

The Chambersburg Area School District announced that all CASD schools will be closed Friday, March 13, for spring break. Photo credits to Chambersburg Area School District

Franklin County Career and Technology Center recently recognized alumna Lila Parson in its CareerTech Alumni Spotlight. Parson graduated during the first semester of the Workforce Development Program at FCCTC. During

The Chambersburg Area School District will hold a committee-of-the-whole board meeting tonight at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place in the boardroom of the CASD Administration Building. It will

Submitted By: Quinn Martin, Franklin County 4-H Youth Educator The Franklin County 4H Junior Gardener Club is preparing for a new year of handson learning as it welcomes youth ages

Submitted By: Scott Weikert, Penn State Extension, Forest Resource Educator In nature, Spring is a time of renewal. Birds are busy building nests in preparation for laying eggs, bees are

For the week of March 9, 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 Chambersburg Area School District Navy JROTC program held its annual Pass-in-Review at Chambersburg Area Senior High School. The event featured a formal review, drill demonstrations, and the presentation of

The Protective Services program at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center hosted Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) State Forest Officer Amanda Rabinstine. State Forest Officers are commissioned

Wilson College will host its annual Creative Writing Colloquium on Saturday, March 14. The event will include workshops, readings, and conversations focused on creative writing. Alicia Drumgoole, novelist and Associate

The Trojan Band of the Chambersburg Area School District will celebrate 100 years on Saturday, May 9, with a performance at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Chambersburg Area Senior

Daniela Roland, Franklin County Dairy Educator Women play a critical role in agriculture, yet they often face unique challenges related to access to training, professional networks, and farm management resources.

For the week of March 2, 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 Franklin County Career and Technology Center (FCCTC) Practical Nursing Program proudly celebrated the graduation of 13 students during a commencement ceremony held on February 26, 2026, at St. Paul

Chambersburg Area School District has opened registration for the CASHS Tiny Trojan Preschool for the 2025–2026 school year. The program is free for children who will turn 4 years old

Wilson College will host the next event in its Health Sciences and Business Programs Strategic Seminar Series on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with a session titled “Hiring Practices and Workforce

The Chambersburg Area School District has posted progress reports for secondary students in grades 6 through 12 to the Community Web Portal. Families can now view the reports online. To

The Franklin County Career and Technology Center has announced that Round 2 applications will be accepted from February 27 through March 9 for three programs. Applications are open for the

Members of The Rotary Club of Chambersburg will participate in National Read Across America Day on March 2 by visiting elementary schools throughout the Chambersburg Area School District. In addition

The annual Creative Writing Colloquium at Wilson College welcomes the community to a day of inspiring presentations, discussion, and insight into the creative writing process. Writers of all levels are

The Chambersburg Area School District will hold a regular board meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the CASD Administration Building boardroom and will be streamed

The Chambersburg Area School District will host a Mini-THON Bingo Fundraiser on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Scotland Community Center. The event supports CASHS and CMS students in their

A Greencastle-Antrim High School senior has qualified for the PMEA All-State Chorus Festival. Anna Booze placed fourth at the Region V chorus auditions, earning a spot in the Pennsylvania Music

Submitted By: Annette MaCoy, Penn State Extension – Franklin County Master Gardener Coordinator To remind us that spring will return, snowdrops poke their heads out of the ground, sometimes as

For the week of February 23, 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

Two instructors from the Franklin County Career and Technology Center recently presented at a statewide education symposium in Hershey. Mrs. Lori Stockman, Workforce Development Instructor, and Mrs. Katie Wilmot, Early

Hagerstown Community College graduate Annie has become a registered nurse after completing the college’s nursing program and passing the NCLEX exam. Annie said she was drawn to healthcare from an

A senior in the Early Childhood Education Program at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center has earned her Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Keeley Pryor, a Waynesboro senior, completed

The Chambersburg Area Education Foundation (CAEF) announced it will offer new scholarship opportunities to the Chambersburg Area School District (CASD) Class of 2026. The scholarships are made possible through the

Submitted by: Sarah Davis, Penn State Extension, Food, Families, and Communities Educator, and Kaitlin Pander, RDN, Penn State Extension, Food Safety and Quality / Food, Families, and Health Educator When

For the week of February 16, 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 Chambersburg Engagement Center will celebrate its one-year anniversary on Wednesday, March 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. at 20 S. Main St., Chambersburg. The event will include children’s activities,

This one-of-a-kind conference is meeting the needs of South Central Pennsylvania by providing early education professionals with important training. The 2026 Virtual Early Learning Conference presented by The Foundation for

Pennwood Cyber Charter School, an online public charter school serving K-12 students across Pennsylvania, is now enrolling students for the 2026-27 school year. Pennwood Cyber Charter School delivers the proven Connections Academy