Students and staff:  As you have likely heard a serious incident took place at a Frederick County high school last night.

A shooting took place on the school’s campus outside the gym, wounding two FCPS students at about 8 PM Wednesday, February 4, during a junior varsity basketball game between Frederick and Gov. Thomas Johnson High students. Staff and security personnel present at the game quickly moved to lock down the school and contact emergency responders. After law enforcement thoroughly searched the building and interviewed everyone present, students were escorted to meet their parents near the school.

In light of this incident, I am reminded that all FCPS schools are committed to safe environments for students, staff, and all who work at and visit our schools.  Today and every day, I appreciate that here at Linganore, our students and staff share that commitment and I trust we will all continue to behave each day in ways that protect everyone at Linganore High School.

Students and staff: it will be very natural for us all to want to discuss the events of yesterday as we heard them on mass and social media.  I encourage all to rely on official information and to refrain from speculating about the incident and those involved.

Our student services staff will be available for any students who wish to speak to a counselor.

Attention students planning to take an AP exam in May. The deadline for registering for an AP exam is February 20.  Please be sure to turn in completed registration forms and payment to Ms. Smith in the front office. Requests and supporting documentation for students who require accommodations for the May 2015 AP Exams are due to the College Board by Feb. 20.  Please speak with Mr. Keller or Ms. Smith for any questions.

Here is a list of our 7 Winners in the Northeast Region- At  Large Scholastics Art Awards. Linganore had the only winners in Frederick County Congratulation to these outstanding Artists: Elizabeth Arnold received Honorable Mention for her photograph: Through a glass darkly.  Amanda Germann received Honorable Mention for her Jewelry: Hand Forged Necklace, and Kalia Gordon received Honorable Mention for her Photograph: Pomagranite. Congrats to these lancers.

Congratulations to the LHS Bocce Ball Team for placing 3rd and earning the bronze medal in their division at the Frederick County Bocce Ball Tournament at Oakdale yesterday.  The following players received medals: Sara Webber, Joe Morris, Malik Moss, Michelle Weddle, Garrett Wiehler, and Gabriella Wolfe. Great Job!

Good luck to our girls and boys indoor track team as they travel to the Baltimore Armory to compete in the regional meet today.