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Middle School Band Hosts Holiday Concert for Shipley Students

Middle school band treats neighboring elementary school students to special holiday concert

DC News Now | Tuesday, December 16, 2025

By Mckenna Galloway

On Tuesday, students at C.W. Shipley Elementary in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia enjoyed a special Christmas season concert performed by the middle school band, creating a festive atmosphere and enhancing community spirit in nearby towns like Charles Town and Ranson, as featured by DC News Now.

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