SALISBURY, Maryland. – St. Francis de Sales Catholic School is expanding its academic offerings with the launch of a new upper school program, beginning with a founding ninth-grade class in the fall of 2026. The initiative marks a significant step for the school, which currently serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. School officials say the new high school will grow gradually, adding one grade level each year until a full four-year program is establishe

As the Maryland General Assembly weakens laws which would give violent juveniles appropriate consequences for crimes, two violent incidents occurred in the past six months that show the ultimate consequence for protecting criminal juveniles from prosecution. Here is the most recent Senate Bill: sb0323TDownload This bill would keep criminal juveniles from being prosecuted as adults, even for crimes of violence. Recent events at the Baltimore County Public Schools have raised c

A new audit by the Maryland Office of Legislative Audits has identified procurement concerns, lapses in required employee screenings, and ongoing oversight weaknesses within Worcester County Public Schools. The performance audit, dated Feb. 23, 2026, reviewed financial management practices and internal controls. Auditors examined whether the system effectively safeguarded assets and used financial resources efficiently. The review covered fiscal years 2023 through mid-2025.