A Day to Serve Inspires WHS Students to Help Others

by Sam Newman For Governor’s Martin O’Malley Day to Serve, Barry Burch’s agriculture science class went to the Walkersville Elementary School to read stories to kids in kindergarten. Susan Fabisch said that “This day is an annual event that transcends politics and religious differences… to recognize the connections between the health of our people, the […]

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Walkersville 4-H’er Crowned 50th 4-H Queen

Ashley Fuss, Walkersville 4-H Club member and Walkersville High School graduate, was crowned the fiftieth Frederick County 4-H Queen.  The Frederick County 4-H Royalty Contest began forty-nine years ago at The Great Frederick Fair.  Friday night, The Great Frederick Fair hosted the fiftieth contest. Ms. Fuss, daughter of David and Christy Fuss, was one of three young ladies vying for the title of 4-H Queen.  Each submitted their resumes and 4-H Record Books, were interviewed by judges, and were judged on their stage presence and public speaking skills in front…

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Boys Soccer Moves to 3 and 0 With Win Over Williamsport

by Shamus Beck The Walkersville Lions varsity boy’s soccer team are on a streak that doesn’t appear to be ending anytime soon. With their 2-1 victory over Williamsport they advanced to 3-0. The Lions are rolling through every opponent and whether it’s a goal from behind that helps them tie and eventually beat their opponent, […]

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Vaccination Deadline for Students

Frederick County Public Schools want parents to be reminded that students without proof of required immunizations or proof of an appointment to get immunized before October 1, 2014 will not be admitted to classes beginning Tuesday, September 16, 2014.  Maryland requires certain immunizations for students in kindergarten and seventh grades. All seventh grade students must be vaccinated for diptheria, tetanus, pertusis, and meningitis.  The vaccinations require two different shots; Tdap provides immunization for tetanus, diptheria, and pertusis.  The meningoccal vaccine is a separate immunization. All kindergarten students must be immunized for…

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