Franklin County School Van Driver Charged After 9-Year-Old Special Needs Student Left Unattended

A 78-year-old Franklin County school van driver is facing criminal charges after allegedly leaving a 9-year-old boy with special needs unattended inside a school van in September. According to charging documents, Pauline Roberta Kriner, 78, of Chambersburg, was operating a school van for Meyers Bus Lines on September 1, 2026, when the incident occurred.

Laurel Highlands School District superintendent retires, effective immediately

Laurel Highlands School District’s superintendent is retiring.

McConnellsburg staves off Conemaugh Township in D5 girls soccer title

BEDFORD — A pair of second-half goals by senior Gemma Gordon propelled McConnellsburg to its second District 5 Class 1A girls soccer championship in three seasons with a 3-2 win over Conemaugh Township, Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Bedford High School. "Everyone's special," said McConnellsburg coach Josh McKelvy of the title. "This game and this feeling never get old. I'm very pleased for the girls because when we lost the seniors that we did last year, there was a question whether the new round of girls would be talented enough to fill in the gaps. They certainly left no doubt on that tonight." McConnellsburg (20-0-1) dominated play in the first half and gained an early advantage when a shot was played in near goal but was misplayed due to the side spin and booted home by Braelyn Barnes less than 3 minutes into the contest. Thrilling win Conemaugh Township upsets Windber in D5-2A volleyball semifinal Heading to the title match Somerset girls soccer earns District 5-8 Class 2A title berth The top-seeded Spartans peppered Conemaugh Township keeper Colbi Hunsberger throughout the championship. If it weren't for Hunsberger's efforts, the title tilt would have been a lopsided affair. Meanwhile, Conemaugh Township (17-3)

FCCTC Culinary Arts Brings Local Leaders Together

Franklin County Career and Technology Center’s Culinary Arts program brought school, community and workforce leaders together for a meal, according to a post shared by the center. The center recognized the program’s role in connecting leaders from across Franklin County. Photo credits to Franklin County Career and Technology...

Haunted Henderson continues another year

Henderson Gymnasium became a haunted house on Sunday night for Shippensburg University students for the annual Haunted Henderson event. This year's theme was a haunted hospital. Students were taken into a dark corridor filled with severed limbs, nurses and sudden scares. A girl with various doll parts cried for friends as attendees walked past, and the scares ended with a clown jumping out from a bin.

Juniata College launches largest fundraising campaign in school history

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Juniata College has publicly launched “Our Promise: Building Juniata’s Legacy Together.” The campaign aims to raise $150 million, making it the largest fundraising effort in the school’s history. College officials announced that more than $122 million has already been committed during the campaign’s silent phase. The funds will support academic […]

School officials examine how Chromebooks support learning

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – It’s all about balance. That’s the message conveyed during a presentation on Chromebooks presented during a Waynesboro Area School Board meeting Oct. 27 by Keith McCray, director of innovation and instructional technology; Dr. Diane McCallum, assistant superintendent; and Nic Erickson, director of technology services.

Trinity volleyball tops James Buchanan in five sets for District 3-3A title

DALLASTOWN - District championship titles are rarely handed over; they have to be seized point by grueling point. On Thursday evening at Dallastown High School, the Trinity girls’ volleyball team found itself pushed to the absolute brink in the District 3 Class 3A championship match against a relentless, high-powered James Buchanan squad.

'Enjoy the moment:' Ferndale senior becomes district’s first state cross-country qualifier

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — For one Ferndale Area High School senior, years of hard work and determination have led to a moment he will never forget. And after coming so close last season, he is now making his final year one for the history books. For the first time...

Pennsylvania High School Football District Playoff Brackets, Schedule - November 2

Pennsylvania high school football District action starts Friday, November 6 in most classifications. Championship Dates Class 1A - November 13 Class 2A - Nov

State College seeks neighbor funding as more details emerge on senior housing buy

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — More financial details are emerging about State College Borough’s decision this year to buy Addison Court, a downtown building long used for senior living, as the borough ramps up a campaign asking neighboring municipalities to help cover costs tied to keeping it affordable housing.

Pennsylvania Students Will Lose Their Phones All Day, Including Lunch and Recess, Starting in the 2027-28 School Year

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 1014 on Oct. 26, 2026. Schools must bar student phone use from first bell to last by the 2027-28 school year, with four sets of exceptions.

No more ‘Little' Lions? State College Area School District may change logo, mascot, motto

State College Area School District is proposing a rebranding effort that would give the district a new logo and academic seal, a distinctive lion mascot and a new motto while preserving its traditional maroon and gray colors. The proposal is the latest step in a yearslong effort led by a district rebranding committee, which found a need for a more consistent and modern visual identity across the district. The current logo was developed by a former student in 1985. State College Area High School Principal Laura Tobias said the results of a school community survey also showed there is strong support for dropping “Little” from Little Lions. If approved, the district’s athletics teams would instead be known as the Lions. “When talking to students, they were like, ‘We don’t like being called little. We’re not little,’” Tobias said Monday during a school board meeting. “When you’re in an athletic competition, you don’t go, ‘Go Little Lions.’ They usually say, ‘Go State.’ There was this really conflicting, ‘Well, who are we?’” The proposal calls for students and community members to partner with the district’s art department to submit original concepts with the goal of creating a unified brand for the district

Fab Five: Pennsylvania High School Football Games to Watch in Playoffs Week 1

Many of the state's top teams have the week off, but there are still some high-profile matches in Round 1 of the district round of the playoffs

Four-Star Nebraska Commit Khalil Taylor Facing Suspension After Throwing Punch In Pennsylvania High School Game

Nebraska Cornhuskers commit Khalil Taylor could well see his high school football career come to an early end after an ugly brawl in the final game of his regular season. Taylor plays for Pennsylvania powerhouse Pine-Richland, which finished off a 9-1 regular season with a 49-21 victory over Plum last Friday. The win secured the Rams the […] The post Four-Star Nebraska Commit Khalil Taylor Facing Suspension After Throwing Punch In Pennsylvania High School Game appeared first on BroBible.

Bell to Bell Phone Ban for Pennsylvania Schools

Susquehanna University announces free tuition for eligible students in 10 PA counties

Students in 10 Pennsylvania counties could have the opportunity to attend Susquehanna University tuition-free. The school in Selinsgrove, Snyder County, announced on Wednesday that the program will serve eligible residents of Centre, Columbia, Dauphin, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder and Union counties. Students entering in fall 2027 from families earning an income of up to $100,000 can attend Susquehanna with their tuition fully covered.

Elections over, Shapiro quiet on commitment to federal school choice program

(The Center Square) – Roughly 1.8 million students in Pennsylvania are potentially impacted by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s waffling over joining the federal school choice tax credit program. With elections in the rearview, its unclear when the administration will publicize its decision. The Center Square was unsuccessful in reaching the governor’s communications team on Thursday. In the meantime, a vocal coalition of program supporters sent a letter to Shapiro encouraging him to opt-in giving families access to educational support long financially out of reach. “That’s what makes this program so exciting,” said Jenny Sved, executive director of Teach PA, and one of nearly two dozen signatories from The Coalition for Educational Freedom, in a statement shared with The Center Square. “Whether it’s helping a family afford Jewish day school tuition, giving a public school student access to tutoring or SAT prep, or providing additional support for a child with special needs, this is a win for families across Pennsylvania.” The proposed program regulations from the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service allow eligible taxpayers to claim an annual credit of up to $1,700 for qualifying contributions to scholarship-granting organizations, or up to $3,400 for married couples filing jointly.