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Urbana Middle 18th school in FCPS to receive Blue Ribbon status
Urbana Middle School is the 18th school in Frederick County Public Schools to earn a distinction for its student performance on national and state assessments and its work to narrow performance disparities among different student groups compared to the state average. The Urbana Middle recognition is known as "Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools Status," a program that operates collaboratively with the Maryland State Department of Education, Archdiocese of Baltimore, and Archdiocese of Washington.
Frederick County Republican women's club alleges school board violated open meetings law
The Republican Women of Frederick County is asking a state oversight body to rule whether five school board members violated Maryland's Open Meetings Act when they gathered for a tour of Carroll Manor Elementary School in June. On behalf of their group, Kelly Foster and Cindy Rose submitted a complaint in August alleging the violation. Steven Blivess, Frederick County Public Schools' chief legal counsel, responded on Oct.
Frederick County Republican women's club alleges school board violated open meetings law
The Republican Women of Frederick County is asking a state oversight body to rule whether five school board members violated Maryland's Open Meetings Act when they gathered for a tour of Carroll Manor Elementary School in June. On behalf of their group, Kelly Foster and Cindy Rose submitted a complaint in August alleging the violation. kAm$E6G6? q=:G6DD[ uC656C:4< r@F?EJ !F3=:4 $49@@=DV 49:67 =682= 4@F?D6=[ C6DA@?565 @?
School board to vote on FY28 budget calendar
School board to vote on FY28 budget calendar Sarah Rubinstein, The Frederick News-Post, Md. Sat, October 17, 2026 at 7:17 PM EDT The Frederick County school board is scheduled to vote on Wednesday for the fiscal year 2028 budget calendar. The calendar highlights the budget process, including dates for public engagement with the superintendent and the board, as well as key dates for submitting the budget to the Frederick County executive.
School board to look at community engagement, public comment process
The Frederick County school board will consider whether to work on community engagement access at meetings and its public comment process. During a meeting on Wednesday, the board will hear a presentation from the Frederick County Public Schools staff about ways the public can engage with the board.
School board to look at community engagement, public comment process
The Frederick County school board will consider whether to work on community engagement access at meetings and its public comment process. During a meeting on Wednesday, the board will hear a presentation from the Frederick County Public Schools staff about ways the public can engage with the board. kAm%96 AC6D6?E2E:@?
School board to vote on FY28 budget calendar
The Frederick County school board is scheduled to vote on Wednesday for the fiscal year 2028 budget calendar. The calendar highlights the budget process, including dates for public engagement with the superintendent and the board, as well as key dates for submitting the budget to the Frederick County executive. kAmu:CDE[ E96 DFA6C:?E6?56?E H:== 9@=5 EH@ 4@>>F?:EJ =:DE6?:?8 D6DD:@?D — 2 G:CEF2= @?6 @? s64] a 2?5 @?6 :? E96 3@2C5 C@@> @? s64] `e]k^Am kAm~? y2?] e[ E96 3@2C5 H:== 92G6 2 3F586E 5:D4FDD:@?
Oakdale High earns Unified Champion School status from Special Olympics Maryland
Oakdale High School has become the ninth school from Frederick County Public Schools to earn the Maryland Unified Champion School status from Special Olympics Maryland. The Maryland Unified Champion Schools initiative recognizes schools that promote inclusion and belonging by providing opportunities for students with and without intellectual disabilities to participate together in sports, activities and schoolwide initiatives, according to an FCPS press release.
School board asks for community trust on Brunswick High relocation decision
With a month until a decision on the site of a new Brunswick High School, school board members tried Wednesday to reassure the community that they haven't made any final decisions. But city leaders and community members said they are skeptical and remain concerned about losing a beloved baseball stadium. kAm$49@@= 3@2C5 >6>36C y2:>6 qC6??2? E@=5 4@>>F?:EJ >6>36CD E92E E96 D49@@= 3@2C5 92D?VE 366? D9@H? E96 AC6D6?E2E:@? @7 H92E E96 ur!$ DE277 H:== C64@>>6?5 7@C E96 D:E6 2?5 56D:8?
Racist graffiti found at Brunswick High School
Graffiti containing two racist comments was discovered on Wednesday in a girls' restroom at Brunswick High School. The incident is being investigated by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. kAm%96 @77:46 H2D ?@E 23=6 E@ AC@G:56 7FCE96C :?7@C>2E:@? 36J@?5 E96 4@>>F?:EJ >6DD286 D6?E 3J !C:?4:A2= tC:4 $49H2CK6?6886C @? (65?6D52J[ 5F6 E@ :E 36:?8 2? @A6? :?G6DE:82E:@?]k^Am kAmuC656C:4< r@F?EJ !F3=:4 $49@@=D !F3=:4 p772:CD D2:5 :E 925 ?@ 255:E:@?2= :?7@C>2E:@?
FCPS Marching Band Festival tells stories, showcases art
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School's marching band yelled an impassioned "aye aye, captain," in response to their band director before launching into a race car-themed performance at Urbana High School on Monday night. Students designed a recumbent bicycle to look like a mini red car, which was driven across the football field. Color guard members danced with speedometer flags as band members played and marched around stacks of tires.
Antisemitic graffiti found at Walkersville High for second time within a week
Antisemitic graffiti was found again at Walkersville High School, less than a week after an earlier incident. Antisemitic graffiti was first discovered in two bathrooms on Oct. 6 at the school. kAm%96? @? |@?52J[ EH@ Q2?E:D6>:E:4 DJ>3@=DQ H6C6 5:D4@G6C65 @? E96 42>AFD — @?6 :? E96 >65:2 46?E6C 2?5 @?6 :? E96 p8C:4F=EFC2= $4:6?46 2C62]k^Am kAmq@E9 :?4:56?ED 2C6 36:?8 :?G6DE:82E65 3J E96 uC656C:4< r@F?EJ $96C:77VD ~77:46]k^Am kAm%96 @77:46 H2D ?@E 23=6 E@ AC@G:56 7FCE96C :?7@C>2E:@?
Police say juvenile had loaded firearm during shoplifting investigation
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office said deputies recovered a loaded firearm from a juvenile during a shoplifting investigation last week. Charges related to the firearm and theft were submitted to the Department of Juvenile Services, according to a press release from the sheriff's office. kAm~? ~4E] c[ 56AFE:6D C6DA@?565 E@ 2 C6A@CE65 D9@A=:7E:?8 :?4:56?E 2E (2=>2CE 2E fc__ vF:=7@C5 sC:G6 :?
New Hood career development center director focuses on students' future
New Hood career development center director focuses on students' future Sarah Rubinstein, The Frederick News-Post, Md. Sat, October 10, 2026 at 11:47 AM EDT Marc Goldman, Hood College's new director for its career development center, is excited to provide support and coaching that continues to give students their "light bulb moments." The Catherine Filene Shouse Center for Career Development and Experiential Education helps students with the job search and internship process, explore career...
New Hood career development center director focuses on students' future
Marc Goldman, Hood College's new director for its career development center, is excited to provide support and coaching that continues to give students their "light bulb moments." The Catherine Filene Shouse Center for Career Development and Experiential Education helps students with the job search and internship process, explore career opportunities within their major and more. kAmv@=5>2?[ H9@ 3682? 9:D A@D:E:@? @? ~4E] `[ 92D H@C<65 :?
New Hood chief information officer hopes tech innovations can help teachers, students
Jim Corns Jr., Hood College's new chief information officer, is ready to help modernize technological tasks for the school's staff, so they can focus on educating students. Corns, who began his role on Oct. 1, said he is excited to transition into higher education after working for 32 years in Maryland public education in places such as Kent, St. Mary's, Washington and Baltimore counties. kAmr@C?D D2:5 96 H2D 2EEC24E65 E@ E96 4@==686 27E6C G:D:E:?8 7@C E96 7:CDE E:>6 EH@ J62CD 28@[ H96?
School board bans AI for all FCPS students
After hearing from some Frederick County Public Schools teachers, the Frederick County school board voted 6-1 on Wednesday to ban AI for students in all grades. Vice President Rae Gallagher voted against the motion.
Antisemitic graffiti found at Walkersville High School
Antisemitic graffiti was discovered in two bathrooms at Walkersville High School, according to a school community message on Tuesday. The Frederick County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the incident, Katie Robine, the office's spokesperson told The Frederick News-Post on Tuesday. Robine said the Sheriff's Office was notified on Tuesday about the incident. Robine was unable to provide additional details such as what was depicted in the graffiti due to it being an open investigation.
Antisemitic graffiti found at Walkersville High School
Antisemitic graffiti was discovered in two bathrooms at Walkersville High School, according to a school community message on Tuesday. The Frederick County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the incident, Katie Robine, the office's spokesperson told The Frederick News-Post on Tuesday. kAm#@3:?6 D2:5 E96 $96C:77VD ~77:46 H2D ?@E:7:65 @? %F6D52J 23@FE E96 :?4:56?E]k^Am kAm#@3:?6 H2D F?23=6 E@ AC@G:56 255:E:@?2= 56E2:=D DF49 2D H92E H2D 56A:4E65 :? E96 8C277:E: 5F6 E@ :E 36:?8 2? @A6?
Hood and Mount policies allow faculty to determine AI classroom use
Mount St. Mary's University and Hood College share similarities, with some distinctions, in their approaches to using artificial intelligence tools in the classroom. For the Mount, a private Catholic liberal arts university in Emmitsburg, faculty members determine, in their syllabi, their own policies for AI use. Hood, a private college in Frederick, also allows faculty to make the call on AI use in their classrooms but has an additional overall policy with approved AI tools.
Hood and Mount policies allow faculty to determine AI classroom use
Mount St. Mary's University and Hood College share similarities, with some distinctions, in their approaches to using artificial intelligence tools in the classroom. For the Mount, a private Catholic liberal arts university in Emmitsburg, faculty members determine, in their syllabi, their own policies for AI use. kAmw@@5[ 2 AC:G2E6 4@==686 :? uC656C:4<[ 2=D@ 2==@HD 724F=EJ E@ >2<6 E96 42== @? px FD6 :? E96:C 4=2DDC@@>D 3FE 92D 2?
School board candidates discuss AI, gender identity and student achievement during Tuesday forum
Six of the eight candidates running for Frederick County school board discussed the use of artificial intelligence in schools, the board's gender identity policy and closing student achievement gaps during an online candidate forum on Tuesday hosted by the League of Women Voters of Frederick County. Candidates Heather Fletcher, Rae Gallagher, Shelley Potter, Dean Rose, Geoffrey Seidel and Chad King Wilson Sr. participated in the forum.
School board accepts $75K from Frederick for high school extracurricular activities
School board accepts $75K from Frederick for high school extracurricular activities Sarah Rubinstein, The Frederick News-Post, Md. Wed, September 30, 2026 at 7:18 PM EDT The Frederick County school board has accepted $75,000 from the city of Frederick to support extracurricular activities at five high schools. Funds will be split among Frederick High, Gov. Thomas Johnson High, Tuscarora High, Walkersville High and The Career and Technology Center.
School board candidates discuss AI, gender identity and student achievement during Tuesday forum
Six of the eight candidates running for Frederick County school board discussed the use of artificial intelligence in schools, the board's gender identity policy and closing student achievement gaps during an online candidate forum on Tuesday hosted by the League of Women Voters of Frederick County. Candidates Heather Fletcher, Rae Gallagher, Shelley Potter, Dean Rose, Geoffrey Seidel and Chad King Wilson Sr. participated in the forum.
School board accepts $75K from Frederick for high school extracurricular activities
The Frederick County school board has accepted $75,000 from the city of Frederick to support extracurricular activities at five high schools. Funds will be split among Frederick High, Gov. Thomas Johnson High, Tuscarora High, Walkersville High and The Career and Technology Center. kAmuF?5D H:== 36 56D:8?2E65 E96 7@==@H:?8 H2Jik^Am kAm• uC656C:4< w:89i Sad[___ E@H2C5 C@3@E:4D[ 496DD[ r256E {625D 4=F3D 2?5 E@ AFC492D6 D276EJ 6BF:A>6?E 7@C 2E9=6E:4Dk^Am kAm• v@G] %9@>2D y@9?D@?
FCC releases AI guidelines for faculty, working on student guidelines
Frederick Community College has released AI guidelines for faculty and is working on student guidelines. Guidelines for faculty, finalized on Sept. 17, permit the use of the technology but with human oversight and transparency. kAmQ(6 36=:6G6 px 42? 36 2? :>A@CE2?E E@@= 7@C E6249:?8[ =62C?:?8[ 2?5 :?DE:EFE:@?2= 67764E:G6?6DD[ 3FE :E D9@F=5 DFAA@CE — ?@E C6A=246 — 9F>2?
FCC board to vote on revised collective bargaining agreement
Frederick Community College's Board of Trustees is scheduled to vote Monday on a revised collective bargaining agreement with a union representing full-time faculty at the school, including a 3.5% cost of living adjustment for the remainder of fiscal year 2027. The cost of living increase will be reflected in members' paychecks over 10 to 12 months depending on their contract and pay schedule, beginning in October.
FCC board to vote on revised collective bargaining agreement
Frederick Community College's Board of Trustees is scheduled to vote Monday on a revised collective bargaining agreement with a union representing full-time faculty at the school, including a 3.5% cost of living adjustment for the remainder of fiscal year 2027. kAm%96 4@DE @7 =:G:?8 :?4C62D6 H:== 36 C67=64E65 :? >6>36CDV A2J4964<D @G6C `_ E@ `a >@?E9D 56A6?5:?8 @? E96:C 4@?EC24E 2?5 A2J D4965F=6[ 368:??:?8 :? ~4E@36C]k^Am kAmx? 255:E:@?
Great Frederick Fair wraps up another year of fun, agricultural education
The sounds of animals, music and chatter at The Great Frederick Fair, which concluded its nine-day run on Saturday, were replaced with the electrical whirs of machinery on Sunday as volunteers cleaned up. Since Sept. 18, the fair was filled with livestock showings, kid zone fun and live concerts. kAms6DA:E6 >2?J C2:?J 52JD[ E96 `ecE9 :E6C2E:@? @7 E96 72:C C67=64E65 :ED E96>6i Q~?6 }2E:@?] ~?6 u2:C] %@86E96C (6VC6 q6EE6C]k^Am kAmz2C6?
Frederick County youths learn, make memories on Fair Day
Sarah Rubinstein, The Frederick News-Post, Md. Fri, September 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Frederick County students took Fair Day as a chance to participate in learning activities, see their favorite animals and make memories with their families. On Friday, all Frederick County Public Schools students had an early dismissal of three and a half hours to attend the fair.
Frederick County youths learn, make memories on Fair Day
Frederick County students took Fair Day as a chance to participate in learning activities, see their favorite animals and make memories with their families. On Friday, all Frederick County Public Schools students had an early dismissal of three and a half hours to attend the fair. kAm%96 ?:?6\52J 72:C CF?D E9C@F89 $2EFC52J[ 8:G:?8 >2?J DEF56?ED :?E6C6DE65 :? 28C:4F=EFC6 2 492?46 E@ D9@H E96:C 2?:>2=D 2?5 A2CE:4:A2E6 :?
School board votes for report on impacts of data centers on Carroll Manor Elementary
The Frederick County school board voted on Wednesday to have a third party create a comprehensive report specific to Carroll Manor Elementary School's proximity to the approved data center campus. The Frederick County Public Schools staff will put out a proposal for third parties to bid to do the full study. The FCPS staff said they couldn't estimate the cost yet.
School board votes for report on impacts of data centers on Carroll Manor Elementary
The Frederick County school board voted on Wednesday to have a third party create a comprehensive report specific to Carroll Manor Elementary School's proximity to the approved data center campus. The Frederick County Public Schools staff will put out a proposal for third parties to bid to do the full study. kAm%96 ur!$ DE277 D2:5 E96J 4@F=5?VE 6DE:>2E6 E96 4@DE J6E]k^Am kAm%96 C6A@CE >FDE :56?E:7J C64@>>6?565 6?G:C@?>6?E2= >:E:82E:@? 677@CED 7@C E96 D49@@= 32D65 @? E96 4FCC6?E 4@?DECF4E:@?
School board to look at AI ban only for younger students
The Frederick County school board said Wednesday meeting it will decide whether to ban AI only for pre-K through fifth grade or pre-K through eighth grade at its next meeting. The school board ruled out the possibility of a total ban for all grades. kAm%96 D49@@= 3@2C5 H:== C6G:6H E96 AC@A@D65 7:CDE @77:4:2= A@=:4J 7@C px 7@C E96 E9:C5 E:>6 5FC:?8 2? ~4E] f H@C< D6DD:@? 2?5 G@E6]k^Am kAm%96 E649?@=@8J 42? 36 FD65 :? 7@C>2ED DF49 2D 86?6C2E:G6[ AC65:4E:G6 2?5 286?E:4] px :D @7E6? FD65 :?
Linganore Creek Elementary chooses otter as school's mascot
Linganore Creek Elementary chooses otter as school's mascot Sarah Rubinstein, The Frederick News-Post, Md. Tue, September 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT Frederick County Public Schools' newest elementary school, Linganore Creek, has selected its mascot by. Nearly 800 students and staff members voted between the top four most popular submissions from its 27 classrooms: a turtle, an otter, a frog and a beaver.
Linganore Creek Elementary chooses otter as school's mascot
Frederick County Public Schools' newest elementary school, Linganore Creek, has selected its mascot by. Nearly 800 students and staff members voted between the top four most popular submissions from its 27 classrooms: a turtle, an otter, a frog and a beaver. kAm!C:?4:A2= tC:4 #9@56D 2?5 pDD:DE2?E !C:?4:A2= |62892? |6:?:8 C6G62=65 E96 H:??6C @? uC:52J :? 2 u2463@@< G:56@ 3J F?G6:=:?8 2? @EE6C DEF7765 2?:>2= 7C@> F?56C 2 8C66?
Frederick County School Board Questions Google Gemini on Student Devices
(TNS) — Some school board members say Frederick County Public Schools should disable artificial intelligence on students' school-supplied devices until the board passes a policy on its use. Starting this school year, FCPS has allowed middle and high school students to use Google Gemini, with teacher permission. All other AI platforms are blocked on school devices.
Dog training club gives agility demonstrations at fair
Sarah Rubinstein, The Frederick News-Post, Md. Mon, September 21, 2026 at 7:16 PM EDT 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Dog training club gives agility demonstrations at fair
Randy Butler, an instructor with Catoctin Kennel Club, started agility training with his English springer spaniel Emmy when she was a puppy and got "addicted in the best way." Butler and about six other instructors from the Point of Rocks-based dog training and showing club presented their dogs running through an agility course, complete with a treat and applause from the audience on Monday at The Great Frederick Fair.
As FCPS allows Google Gemini as AI tool, some board members raise questions
Some school board members say Frederick County Public Schools should disable artificial intelligence on students' school-supplied devices until the board passes a policy on its use. Starting this school year, FCPS has allowed middle and high school students to use Google Gemini, with teacher permission. All other AI platforms are blocked on school devices. kAmq@2C5 >6>36C y2:>6 qC6??2? D2:5 v@@8=6 v6>:?: D9@F=5?VE 36 2==@H65 @?
Tensions run high at FCPS community meeting on Brunswick school plan
Frustrations were high on Thursday at a Frederick County Public Schools' community meeting about the Brunswick High School replacement site, with the public refusing to follow the meeting format. Instead of moving into breakout groups at the request of Paul Lebo,chief operations officer of FCPS, audience members took turns standing and directly demanding answers on the site process. kAmur!$ 25>:?:DEC2E@CD 2?5 :ED 2C49:E64ED[ 4:G:= 6?8:?66CD 2?5 4@?DECF4E:@? >2?286CD 82G6 2 AC6D6?E2E:@?
Hood College's communications department and business school will merge
Hood College announced that its Department of Communication Arts and its George B. Delaplaine Jr. School of Business will merge to form the new Delaplaine School of Business and Communication on Friday. With the creation of the new school, Hood will explore building new majors and minors for the undergraduate and graduate level, Mason Cavalier, Hood's media manager, told The Frederick News-Post on Tuesday.
Hood College's communications department and business school will merge
Hood College announced that its Department of Communication Arts and its George B. Delaplaine Jr. School of Business will merge to form the new Delaplaine School of Business and Communication on Friday. With the creation of the new school, Hood will explore building new majors and minors for the undergraduate and graduate level, Mason Cavalier, Hood's media manager, told The Frederick News-Post on Tuesday. kAm%96D6 H:== 36 E9C@F89 E96 E9C66 56A2CE>6?ED H:E9:?
School board to look into banning AI grading, regulating grade level usage in new policy
The Frederick County school board is exploring banning AI use for grading student assignments and regulating which grade levels can use the technology. The board voted Wednesday to move its proposed artificial intelligence policy to second review at its next meeting, with several amendments. Other proposed amendments included altering language to emphasize that AI would never replace professional educators and altering the overall language to be more cautious and less positive toward AI.
School board to look into banning AI grading, regulating grade level usage in new policy
The Frederick County school board is exploring banning AI use for grading student assignments and regulating which grade levels can use the technology. The board voted Wednesday to move its proposed artificial intelligence policy to second review at its next meeting, with several amendments.
Updated: Fitzwater rejects data center benefits agreement
Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater announced Monday she has rejected a proposed $110 million community benefits agreement with a data center developer and has extended a moratorium on new data center development until July. In a video announcement on Monday afternoon, she said she rejected the agreement application from Catellus Real Estate Development after receiving negative feedback from the public on the plan. kAm%96 28C66>6?E[ 2??@F?465 EH@ H66<D 28@[ H@F=5 92G6 7C@K6?
Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show displays community's love for agriculture
Sabillasville mother Danielle Jackson laughed with delight on Sunday morning when she learned that her two daughters, Brinley and Shiloh, and their animals, were the only two competing in the annual Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show's Decorated Animal Contest. After proudly showing and selling some of their farm animals at the event on Saturday, the two sisters were proud to present their costumes. Ten-year-old Shiloh Jackson went first, as she held her black and white rabbit named Ghost.
Mount Airy duck race returns with quacks and cash for a cause
Sarah Rubinstein, The Frederick News-Post, Md. Sun, September 13, 2026 at 7:16 PM EDT 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Despite heavy rain, families gathered in Mount Airy on Sunday down a track to watch nearly 3,000 rubber ducks race in the town's seventh annual duck race at the Fire Department's Carnival Grounds. After a countdown, buckets of rubber ducks are tipped over into a homemade 200-foot course.
Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show displays community's love for agriculture
Sabillasville mother Danielle Jackson laughed with delight on Sunday morning when she learned that her two daughters, Brinley and Shiloh, and their animals, were the only two competing in the annual Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show's Decorated Animal Contest. After proudly showing and selling some of their farm animals at the event on Saturday, the two sisters were proud to present their costumes. kAm%6?\J62C\@=5 $9:=@9 y24<D@?
Mount Airy duck race returns with quacks and cash for a cause
Despite heavy rain, families gathered in Mount Airy on Sunday down a track to watch nearly 3,000 rubber ducks race in the town's seventh annual duck race at the Fire Department's Carnival Grounds. After a countdown, buckets of rubber ducks are tipped over into a homemade 200-foot course. The Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company's hoses were used to create a river on the course. kAmpD 5F4<D EC:4<=6 5@H? E96 DEC62>[ 8F6DED 2C6 92?565 3C@@>D E@ 96=A AFD9 2=@?8 5F4<D E92E 86E DEF4< @?
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