A lot can change in a week.  Last week at this time, Dallastown graduates were taking time to study on their college campuses or starting to enjoy their Spring Break. One week later, and most are...

For many years, The Beacon, Dallastown's student newspaper was strictly a printed publication that began in Dec. 1929, but it has since become much more. The Beacon website and Twitter page only launched...

On Friday, Feb. 21, many Dallastown students returned to school to support their favorite seniors in a unique way: a beauty pageant. Mr. DHS, an annual event sponsored by Student Council, was held in...

Some things only come once every four years, such as the Olympics, the World Cup, and a presidential election. However for some, their birthday also only comes once every four years.  Sophomore, Emma...

The Dallastown Athletic Department is proud to recognise four students who commited to continue their athletics and academic careers at the collegiate level on this last signing day which took place on...

The American Legion Auxilary (ALA) is a community of volunteers that serve Veterans, Military, and their families. Each year the ALA sponsors an essay writing contest for students in grades 3-12, including...

Finding the time to watch a three hour movie was much more challenging than I anticipated, but it’s what The Beacon followers asked for.  The winner of my first movie poll and the one I will be reviewing...

Statistics say only 2% of high school relationships work out, but don't tell that to these Dallastown grads. Each year, The Beacon highlights "Cutest Couples" from the senior class in their annual senior...

Parks. King. X . These are still the household names that represent the Civil Rights movement for most Americans. But there are also many unsung heroes who made differences - big and small-- and are...

Nicole Montgomery, a former Dallastown student, has returned to her alma mater, but instead of taking classes and playing volleyball, she is now the Coordinator of Marketing and Communications for the...