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The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

A collage shows Mrs. Kirkland teaching in school and on adventures overseas. (Photos courtesy of Victoria Benson and Randi Kirkland)

Linganore English teacher Randi Kirkland reflects on her time in the military during National Veteran’s Month

by Mia Lucas, Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2023

The United States Bureau of Labor projects that by 2026, there will have been about 100,000 teachers leaving the profession each year. While teachers are leaving the profession in droves, one teacher at...

A teacher runs into a website they normally use that has been blocked.

FCPS’ frequent website blocks harm students and teachers

by Eddie Slavin, Reporter June 2, 2023

At one point or another, every student has run into an issue with content being blocked by FCPS, it could be a YouTube video, a website, or images from google searches. Something much more rare than...

Seniors file in the auditorium for the start of the Senior Salute ceremony.

Lancer Spotlight 5/24/23: Seniors congratulated in the annual Senior Salute

by Leila Gibril, Editor May 31, 2023

On May 21, The 2023 senior class was awarded for their accomplishments at the annual Senior Salute.  The event began with Senior class president Hannah Morin giving a speech as she congratulated her...

Howard County Board of Education works out a new bus schedule for their upcoming school year which will feature new school start times.

Howard County Board of Education decides to change its school schedule in hopes of keeping kids energized for school

by Delaney Browne, Reporter April 19, 2023

Science shows that it is important for minors to get at least eight hours of sleep a night. Sadly, early school hours and late nights make this near impossible. Many say that it is important to keep...

Girls recreational flag football team player Grace Meyer runs the ball for Oakdale.

FCPS teams up with Baltimore Ravens to create girls’ flag football program

by Abby Childers, Sports Editor March 21, 2023

On National Girls and Women in Sports Day, celebrated on Feb. 1, the Baltimore Ravens announced a partnership with Under Armour and Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS). The partnership will introduce...

An example of a student assignment with only the name written. If the new FCPS policy were to pass, students could do this and receive half credit.

“A slap to the face”: Teachers resist proposed FCPS grading policy

by Emily Rice, Managing Editor January 10, 2023

Imagine studying for hours on end for the biggest test of the semester. The test begins, and you immediately start scribbling down your answers. The time ticks down and students turn in their tests until...

Zachary Davis goes above and beyond to run for SMOB

by Leslie Zampier, Editor January 10, 2023

Zachary Davis is a Linganore student going above and beyond to make a difference in his community. Davis is a junior running for Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB). This position is granted...

Freshman Bailey Franks signs Academic Bowl to show support for the FCPS ASL Academic Bowl Team.

FCPS ASL Academic Team qualifies for Eastern Regionals at Kentucky School for the Deaf

by Jenna Fountain, Reporter December 9, 2022

As Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) continues to grow, the expansion of new events and activities to be inclusive of all students continues. This includes the creation of the American Sign Language...

Amy Kimble parks her bus outside Linganore High School at dismissal time and waits for students to come outside.

Do school buses make students less safe on the road?

by Mia Lucas, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2022

It’s 7:30 a.m.  School buses line the street and traffic is at a standstill. The sounds of car horns echo through the air. It’s a typical morning at Linganore High School (LHS). The parking...

Josslyn Quansah on her phone during first period Algebra 2 Honors with Ms. Klein.

MCPS updates phone policy, raises controversy about cell use in schools

by Faith Kyere, Reporter October 3, 2022

Students often debate whether or not phones should be allowed in classrooms or even in school. This topic has created on-going controversy, as many have differences in opinion on whether phones are needed...

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