News for November 9, 2017
by Lancer Media
November 9, 2017
Filed under Uncategorized
Are you interested in taking part in the creation of Frederick County Public School policies? It’s time to nominate the Student Member of the Board of Education. All you have to do is log on to the link below or see Mr. Brown or Mr. Burch for a packet that outlines the process for applying online. No...
Give us a break! Seniors beg for a weekend off from homework
by Bridget Murphy, Opinions and Layout Design Editor
October 27, 2017
Filed under Best of SNO, Features, Showcase
This is my open letter to the Board of Education. I'll send it as soon as I finish my college applications. In mid-October, I read in The Washington Post that senior students in the Washington, D.C. region have been granted one weekend homework-free, so they can work on their college applications. ...
Trans rights are human rights: A rally at the BOE for trans protection in schools
by Beau Cameron, Managing Editor
March 10, 2017
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Spring 2017
On March 8th, hundreds of students, teachers, and parents gathered outside the Board of Education for the first Frederick Transgender rights rally. Organized by James Vankuilenburg, transgender male and student president of Governor Thomas Johnson High School’s Gay Straight Alliance, the group addressed t...
Eight run for BoE: How will they support students?
by Kasal Smaha, Reporter
April 14, 2016
This election season, Americans have been subjected constantly to news stories and polls covering the race for the Oval Office, in which five candidates remain. How soon forget about the campaigns closer to us, like the one for retiring US Senator Barbara Mikulski’s seat and for the eight spots in the...
