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A teacher looks over a student as they are proctoring an exam. (Photo used with permission by Andy Barbour)

Outdated tests become 20% of students’ grades in FCPS

by Addison Engle, Reporter April 4, 2025

Starting fall 2024, the Government Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) and Biology Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA), mandatory tests that go towards graduation credits, become...

Lancer Media Podcast: Linganore junior Alex Thomas wins Student Member of the Board of Education

by Hannah Moore, Managing Editor March 31, 2025

In this podcast, Managing Editor Hannah Moore talks to junior Alex Thomas, the newly elected Student Member of the Board of Education for Frederick County for the 2025-2026 School year. The two discuss...

A project created by the Unified Art class in 2025.

Lancer Spotlight 3/27/25: Youth Art Month gets unified!

by Jenna Ablondi, Reporter March 27, 2025

Every March, The Delaplaine in Frederick, Maryland hosts an art exhibition to celebrate Youth Art Month (YAM). The exhibition hosts artwork of different types of mediums from students throughout Frederick...

The Lancer Band poses for a group photo inside of St. Patrick's Cathedral. 

Photo by Kevin Lloyd-used with permission

Lancer Spotlight 03/26/25: Marching band takes on streets of NYC

by Lily Hanson, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2025

On Saturday, March 15, the Linganore High School (LHS) Lancer Marching Band traveled to New York City (NYC) for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade.  Prior to the parade, the band spent a total of...

Jacobi Martin joins LHS as counselor from Waverley Elementary School, as she is seen here in the first week of school. (Photo used with permission - courtesy of Jacobi Martin)

Lancer Spotlight 3/20/25: Martin joins LHS Student Services as new school counselor

by Sid Burns, Reporter March 20, 2025

At the beginning of February, Jacobi Martin became a new guidance counselor at Linganore High School. She replaced long-time Linganore counselor Kathy Becker as the counselor for students with last names...

AARCH Society hosts their groundbreaking ceremony to start the construction of their new Heritage Center. (Courtesy of Marcus Allen)

Lancer Spotlight 03/20/25: Frederick breaks ground on new African American Cultural Center

by Emily Rice, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2025

On March 18, the African American Resources Cultural and Heritage Society (AARCH) hosted their groundbreaking ceremony. This event was used to celebrate the future home of the AARCH Center in Downtown...

FCASC host staff gets recognized during the MASC awards banquet

Lancer Spotlight 3/10/25: Frederick County Association of Student Councils hosts state leadership convention in Ocean City

by Hannah Moore, Managing Editor March 18, 2025

On March 11, the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) held their annual leadership convention at the Ocean City Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland. This year, the Frederick County...

Linganore Senior Brennan Considine locked  in and ready for battle in his strong stance. State championship mindset ready.

The Linganore Lancers advance seven wrestlers to the state championship

by Kaitlyn Ramos and Alison Ramos March 6, 2025

On February 28, The Linganore High School (LHS) wrestling team fought to qualify for the state duals wrestling championship   The meet was held at Quince Orchard High School and was a two day thing,...

#NationalSigningDay2025: McGovern takes a dive into Howard Community College's lacrosse program

#NationalSigningDay2025: McGovern takes a dive into Howard Community College’s lacrosse program

by Sophia Tetteris, Reporter February 26, 2025

On Wednesday, February 5, Linganore High School (LHS) hosted a signing day for senior athletes to commit to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.  Aiden McGovern is a senior athlete...

The Frederick County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc performing

Lancer Spotlight 2/10/25: Linganore hosts its 2nd annual Black History program

by Jenna Ablondi and Mahnoor Choudry February 24, 2025

February is Black History Month. The month pays tribute to the countless sacrifices made by African Americans. Linganore High School (LHS) held its second annual Black History Month event celebrating a...

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