March (snow) Madness: surprise spring storm hits MHS

March 25, 2013
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Middletown High School students awoke Monday, March 25  to find snow covering the ground, prompting a cancellation of all Frederick County Public Schools for the day. The snowstorm, announced Sunday morning, was predicted to produce approximately 4 to 8 inches of accumulation. Elevated temperatures,... Read more »

Snowstorm sets STEM Day in jeopardy

Jake Dziubla, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2013
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Since the beginning of the school year, MHS STEM Day coordinator Jane Brandt has searched high and low for representatives of various careers to share their experiences with students at the annual, MHS hosted STEM Day. Months later, after contriving a nearly 60-person roster of representatives ranging... Read more »

Students make the slippery drive to MHS

February 1, 2013
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Snow overnight caused dangerous conditions on roads and in the Middletown High School parking lot. Many students arrived late to school because of bus delays. - Photo by Samantha Carter.

Snow sends students home smiling

January 25, 2013
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On Jan. 25, Frederick County Public Schools dismissed schools two hours early due to inclement weather. FCPS also canceled or delayed all after-school or evening activities. - Photo by Samantha Carter

NAHS decks the halls with snow

December 7, 2011
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National Art Honor Society members decorated the front lobby of the high school on Friday Dec. 2, so when students arrived at school on Monday, they were surprised to see the winter decorations. Many students are hoping for the first snow of the month on Wednesday Dec. 7, and a chance off from school.... Read more »

Mother Nature dresses up as Winter for Halloween

October 29, 2011
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Although it is only Oct. 29, Jerry and Brooke Donald were able to build snowmen in Braddock Heights. The snow may not last long, but could cause slippery sidewalks for trick or treaters on Halloween. - Photo by Blair Donald

2 hour delay shortens school day

March 7, 2011
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Frederick County Public Schools opened two hours later than usual today due to ice and snow on the roads and sidewalks. The late snowfall on March 7 reminded all that winter was not over yet. - Photo by Blair Donald

Schools delayed by icy roads

February 2, 2011
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Some Frederick County Public  Schools were delayed two hours the morning of Feb. 2, 2011 due to ice on the roads and sidewalks. Middletown and Catoctin feeder schools were the only ones delayed today. - Photo by Blair Donald

Ice and snow close schools

February 1, 2011
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Frederick County Public Schools were closed today due to icy roads. The ice could make roads unsafe for cars and pedestrians. - Photo by Blair Donald

FCPS releases schools one hour early

January 11, 2011
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Before the snow even began to fall, Frederick County Public Schools decided to let out students and faculty an hour earlier then usual on Jan. 11, 2011. All after school activities were also canceled. - Photo by Blair Donald