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Frederick County Public Schools Seeks Input on School Calendar

November 11, 2016November 10, 2016 GladeValley.net Stafffeatured, Frederick County Public Schools, Governor Larry Hogan, Labor Day, public input, school calendar

Frederick County Public Schools has posted a draft 2017-2018 academic calendar online for public review and comment. The draft aligns with Governor Hogan’s Executive Order to start school after Labor Day and end by June 15. The proposed calendar eliminates many days off for students. For instance, the current year calendar provides only five full weeks of the first twelve, or nine days off by November 11, 2016. The proposed calendar provides three and a half days off up until November 11, 2017. The Great Frederick Fair has taken issue…

Celebrations Glade Valley

FCPS Celebrates Veterans Day with Video

November 11, 2016 Michael Kusterfeatured, Frederick County Public Schools, Veterans Day

Education Glade Valley WHS Lions Pride

Principal Tracey Franklin Feels an Emotional Bond with Walkersville Students and Community

November 10, 2016November 9, 2016 Eikaiva Boyerfeatured, principal, Tracey Franklin, Walkersville High School

by Eikaiva Boyer The principal of Walkersville High School Tracey Franklin uses her past experiences to motivate and drive students’ everyday into setting high goals for their future. “I let my opinion [be]

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Emergency Relief Fund Continues to See Increasing Number of Callers

November 8, 2016November 1, 2016 GladeValley.net StaffEmergency Relief Fund, featured, Glade Valley Community Services

The Emergency Relief Fund program of GVCS provides information, referrals and financial assistance to local residents who are experiencing emergency hardships in covering expenses for their basic human needs. The Fund provides assistance for utilities (electric, water, sewer), medical needs, rent, homelessness prevention (motel) and other necessary expenses. Through an intake interview with one of the two volunteers, callers’ needs and eligibility are determined. They are first directed to the appropriate, larger agencies in Frederick and then asked to call back once they have “pledges” from the other agencies. The…

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Asian No. 1, a New Chinese Restaurant in Walkersville, Has Great Food and Atmosphere

November 2, 2016November 2, 2016 Brianna FrancisAsian, Chinese, featured, Japanese, restaurant, Walkersville, Walkersville High School

by Bri Francis Looking for a new place to eat? Well, I hope you like Chinese food! A new restaurant has opened on E Frederick street, Asian No. 1. They offer a large variety