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FCPS Moves Principals and Assistant Principals

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 GladeValley.net Staff

Some schools in Walkersville and around Frederick County will see a shake up of leadership over the summer. Frederick County Public Schools announced several principal and assistant principal appointments, effective July 1. According to a press release, personnel appointments remain subject to change based on the evolving needs of the school system. Mr. Stephen Raff will take the reins at Glade Elementary School. Mr. Raff is transferring from director of School Administration and Instructional Leadership. He has also worked as principal at Centerville Elementary and Tuscarora Elementary, assistant principal at…

Governor Hogan Announces Phase 1 of Re-Opening and Lifting of Stay at Home Order

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 GladeValley.net StaffCOVID-19, Maryland

After announcing a “flattening of the curve” and declining numbers of new infections, hospitalizations, ICU patients, and deaths, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced the lifting of the Stay at Home Order and announced Phase One of Recovery Efforts, dubbing it “Safer at Home.” When laying out his plan for recovery three weeks ago, Governor Hogan laid out four essential goals for Phase One of the Recovery: Expanded Test Capacity, Increased Hospital Surge Capacity, Ramping Up Supply of PPE, and Robust Contact Tracing. Maryland also would require a sustained flattening or…

Community Education Glade Valley

Walkersville High School Begins to Celebrate Graduating Class During COVID-19

May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 GladeValley.net Staff

The COVID-19 pandemic won’t stop Walkersville High School from celebrating its graduating class. Walkersville High School Principal Tracey Kibler and her staff continue to work diligently to keep students on track. While schools were abruptly closed in March and students switched to distance learning, it meant the cancellation of many rites that students expect as seniors. No prom. No awards ceremonies. No signing ceremonies. Like classwork, Walkersville High School’s faculty and staff joined forces to make some of these a reality virtually. The athletic department created a virtual signing ceremony…

Community Glade Valley Government

Walkersville Asks Public to Complete Community Survey

May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 GladeValley.net Staff

The Walkersville Planning Commission is beginning the process of updating the Town’s Comprehensive Plan (last adopted in 2011). The Plan is a statement of the vision for the Town’s future. An official document, the Comprehensive Plan provides direction for public decisions regarding land use, development, zoning, infrastructure, transportation, water resources, community facilities and services, capital improvements, and municipal growth. As part of its preparations to update the plan, the Planning Commission seeks public input through a community survey, and a series of public meetings that will be held over the next…

Crime Glade Valley

Sex Offenders Charged

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 GladeValley.net Staff

As a result of ongoing monitoring of registered sex offenders in Frederick County, the Sheriff’s Office in April has charged the following registered sex offenders with violating conditions associated with being placed on the sex offender registry: Barry Hill Duncan, 60, of Ijamsville, MDCharge: Failure to notify of a change to vehicle information.Disposition: Summons issued on April 22, 2020; served. Jonathan Paul Sexton, 30, of Frederick, MDCharge: Failure to notify of an internet identifier.Disposition: Summons issued on April 22, 2020; pending service. Daniel John Williams, 55, of Frederick, MDCharge: Failure…