Around the Districts

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This edition of “Around the Districts” summarizes events occurring across Adams County’s six public school districts. The summary draws on district announcements and calendars checked October 13, 2026. Families should confirm event details with their school before attending.

Through the week, Gettysburg students will turn Warrior Stadium gold for childhood cancer awareness Friday, while Upper Adams families can get help navigating college financial aid Thursday. The week also bring fundraisers, concerts, the close of first marking periods and school board meetings.

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Gettysburg Area

Gettysburg’s Gold Out Night is Friday, October 16, when the Warriors host Shippensburg at 7 p.m. at Warrior Stadium. Spectators are encouraged to wear gold, with proceeds from shirts and activities supporting Four Diamonds through the high school and middle school Mini-THON programs.

The official 2026 Gold Out shirt costs $10 and includes free admission to the game. Lincoln Elementary students also receive free admission. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade must enter with an adult.

The district also recognized seniors Liam Dixon, Jacob Marron, Ekin Ozgur and Sarah Rice as Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Upcoming dates include a high school concert Sunday, October 18, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.; a school board meeting Monday, October 19, at 7 p.m. at 900 Biglerville Road; and the end of the first marking period Friday, October 23. Mobile dentist visits are listed for Franklin Township Elementary October 27 and James Gettys Elementary October 28.

Bermudian Springs

Bermudian Springs Elementary families have several October dates to note: picture retakes Wednesday, October 14; a PTO meeting Wednesday, October 21, from 9:15 to 11 a.m. in the elementary STEAM room; and the PTO’s Race for Education fundraiser Friday, October 23.

The district’s approved academic calendar places the end of the first marking period on Tuesday, October 27, followed by a half-day dismissal Friday, October 30, for teacher professional development. Looking ahead, students have a half-day November 5 and no school November 6 for professional development and parent conferences.

The regular school board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, at 7 p.m. in Middle School Learning Commons A. The CIRA committee meets October 22 at 6 p.m. in the same location. Board meetings are recorded and posted afterward; the next regular meeting is November 10.

Conewago Valley

New Oxford High School lists the PSAT/NMSQT for Thursday, October 15, following picture retakes October 14. Friday, October 16, is a White Out spirit day.

The first marking period ends Friday, October 23, for grades 4–12. Elementary students in kindergarten through third grade follow a trimester calendar, with their first trimester ending November 11.

Students have an early dismissal Monday, October 26. An athletics subcommittee meeting is listed that evening from 6 to 8 p.m. The next school board study session and voting meeting is November 2, followed by a regular board meeting November 9; both are listed for 7 to 9 p.m.

Families can find building calendars, meal menus, registration information and sports schedules through the district website. The high school’s athletics page links to game schedules and information about athletic venues.

Fairfield Area

Fairfield is accepting registrations for a Veterans Day recognition event with Liberty Mountain Resort. The event runs from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, at the resort and is open to veterans who live within the Fairfield Area School District, along with a guest. Registration is due October 30; the district’s announcement provides registration information.

The district also posted information October 12 about Seton Center’s Helping Hands for the Holidays program. Families can view the program flyer through the announcement on Fairfield’s website.

The next regular school board meeting is Monday, October 26, at 7 p.m. in the district board room. November’s regular meeting is November 16 at 7 p.m. Fairfield links to board meeting videos from its meeting schedule page and uses ParentSquare for school announcements.

Littlestown Area

Littlestown’s calendar lists a regular school board meeting Monday, October 19, and the end of the first marking period for grades 6–12 on Tuesday, October 27. Families should check the district calendar for meeting details and school-specific events.

A recent food-services reminder says breakfast is free for all students. Families generally must submit a new free or reduced-price meal application each school year unless they receive notification of automatic eligibility through qualifying benefits. The district’s reminder requested applications before October 8; families with unresolved questions can contact the food-services office.

SchoolCafe allows families to apply, add money and review purchase histories. For purchasing restrictions, the district lists Jen Dooley at dooleyj@lasd.k12.pa.us or 717-359-4146, extension 1299.

Upper Adams

Upper Adams lists a FAFSA information night Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m. Families seeking details about the location and program should contact the high school counseling office.

Friday, October 16, brings a Race for Education event and sixth-grade band participation at the Biglerville High School football game, listed from 6:25 to 8:25 p.m.

The school board meets Tuesday, October 20, at 7 p.m. Upper Adams Intermediate School also lists a band instrument parent night for new band students that evening from 7 to 8 p.m., and a PTO meeting October 21 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Senior portraits are scheduled October 21–23. High school and middle school fall picture makeups are October 27; the intermediate school’s retakes are listed that day from 9 a.m. to noon. An artist-in-residence performance is scheduled October 28 from 7 to 8 p.m. The intermediate school calendar also lists Red Ribbon Week activities October 26–30.

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