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The Lance

The portables outside of Oakdale Elementary School are used as 4th and 5th grade classrooms and extra offices. (Photo courtesy of Justin Heid).

Frederick County Public Schools burdened with overcrowding, fast-tracks production of new elementary school

by Jenna Ablondi and Mahnoor Choudry May 29, 2025

A new elementary school is opening in Frederick County in August of 2026. Until a new name is chosen, the school has been designated Elementary School (ES) #41. The new 882-seat elementary school will...

Allie Hudson and the senior class present their farewell gift to director Kevin Lloyd.

Beloved band director Kevin Lloyd retires after 30 years at LHS

by Lily Hanson, Editor-in-Chief May 8, 2025

For 30 years, Kevin Lloyd has been directing the Linganore High School (LHS) band.  In between hot July days spent at band camp, late nights returning from band competitions and trips to march in parades...

The VTS club members pose for a picture with the trash they collected. 
(Jessica Walker)

Linganore service club hosts trash pickup around campus

by Mahnoor Choudry, Reporter April 7, 2025

On March 29, the Volunteering Together for Service (VTS) club hosted a trash pick up event at Linganore High School (LHS) stadium.  The purpose of the event was to help keep the Linganore community...

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Outdated tests become 20% of students’ grades in FCPS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 28, 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...

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: Linganore 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...

President Donald Trump signs 93 executive orders during his first day in office. ("President Trump Signs an Executive Order, CC BY 2.0, Flickr -  Tia Dufour. https://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse45/50057959533)

President Donald Trump signs new executive orders that sparks controversy

by Emily Rice, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2025

On January 20, Donald Trump was inaugurated at the United States capital. During his first week in office, he signed dozens of executive orders that will greatly impact the US.  In the lead up to taking...

Controversial Maryland Senate Bill aims to limit racially targeted traffic stops

by Lydia Ferrari, Reporter February 11, 2025

On January 10, Senator Charles Sydnor III of the Executive Nominations Committee proposed Senate Bill 292, a measure aimed to stop unnecessary and racially targeted traffic stops, redirecting attention...

The US Department of Education work to ensure equal access to education for all American citizens. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/departmentofed/8293960959 > Department of Education by Joshua Hoover)

Is the Department of Education being dismantled?

by Delaney Browne, Editor January 15, 2025

The recent election has caused widespread hope and concern between Democrats and Republicans alike. President-elect Donald Trump has made a variety of promises in order to regain office, but one of the...

Health care centers across the US work to conserve IV fluids due to short supply. (https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-monitoring-a-dextrose-6129691/ > person monitoring a dextrose by RDNE Stock Project)

Hurricanes cause havoc on IV fluid availability across the country

by Delaney Browne, Editor November 15, 2024

Hurricanes often occur during  set seasons which vary based on the area of the world in which they occur. The Atlantic hurricane season typically takes place between June 1 and November 30. While hurricane...

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