The district held an Oct. 27, 2026 Act 34 public hearing on plans for a consolidated 7–8 Chambersburg Area Middle School at 1151 East McKinley St.; presentations covered educational rationale, design and financing, and the district estimated a local tax impact of about 14.17 mills. One resident spoke in support and a 30‑day written comment period was opened.

The Chambersburg Area School District board approved the Act 34 booklet and maximum-cost resolution for a new middle school and adopted parameters for a general obligation bond sale and possible refunding, voting unanimously on the bond resolutions.

Cadets and student leaders told the board the NJROTC drill team and academic team are headed to nationals and that student government is relaunching a pantry/backpack program to address food needs; students and a commander also outlined safety rules affecting uniform wear.

School board discusses proposed calendar cuts reducing student days by eight and increasing daily hours.