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Background checks required for Pulaski school visitors starting Sept. 23
Read full article: Background checks required for Pulaski school visitors starting Sept. 23Pulaski County Public Schools is taking action in the wake of recent school threats that caused the division to close schools on the last two Fridays and cancel or reschedule several practices and events.
Pulaski County Public Schools provide update on reported social media threat
Read full article: Pulaski County Public Schools provide update on reported social media threatPulaski County Public Schools announced Friday that they would be closed due to social media threats that directly targeted schools in the division.
Community rallies together as Pulaski teens recover in Roanoke Memorial from car accident
Read full article: Community rallies together as Pulaski teens recover in Roanoke Memorial from car accidentIn the wake of tragedy, small communities always seem to come together to support each other throughout the entire situation, and here in Pulaski County, that holds true.
YMCA of Pulaski County partners with Pulaski County Public Schools to offer reduced or free memberships
Read full article: YMCA of Pulaski County partners with Pulaski County Public Schools to offer reduced or free membershipsPulaski County Public Schools, and the YMCA of Pulaski County have partnered together for an incentive based program, where if kids show up to school, and get good grades, they can get a free, or reduced membership at the YMCA.
Grant from No Kid Hungry Virginia sets Pulaski County schools up for summer success
Read full article: Grant from No Kid Hungry Virginia sets Pulaski County schools up for summer successSummer break for many parents in Pulaski County poses a big challenge, providing meals for their children when they're not in school. But this summer, they're getting a huge helping hand from No Kid Hungry Virginia.
Pulaski County Public Schools partner with tutoring service to recover learning lost
Read full article: Pulaski County Public Schools partner with tutoring service to recover learning lostPulaski County Public School officials have made it their mission to recover what learning was lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New River Valley groups tackle food insecurity ahead of Thanksgiving
Read full article: New River Valley groups tackle food insecurity ahead of ThanksgivingJust days away from Thanksgiving, it can be difficult for some families to make a dinner or get a turkey. Two places in the New River Valley are working to ensure their communities have a meal.
New Head Basketball Coach in Pulaski County Schools
Read full article: New Head Basketball Coach in Pulaski County SchoolsPulaski County Public Schools (PCPS) and Pulaski County High School (PCHS) are pleased to announce that Mr. Anthony Akers has been named the next head coach for the varsity boys’ basketball program.
Pulaski County superintendent addresses school safety after social media threats
Read full article: Pulaski County superintendent addresses school safety after social media threatsThe Uvaldee Foundation for Kids, a national organization, is now offering to help with security after social media threats made against Pulaski Middle School.10 News spoke with Pulaski school officials Monday who said the help isn’t needed.
New Pulaski County Superintendent prepares for school year
Read full article: New Pulaski County Superintendent prepares for school yearPulaski county is revving up for students to get back into the classroom and with the start of school just around the corner, their new superintendent said this summer was an opportunity to get out and connect with the community.
Pulaski County Public Schools’ Dr. Kevin Siers accepts superintendent position in Franklin County
Read full article: Pulaski County Public Schools’ Dr. Kevin Siers accepts superintendent position in Franklin CountyThe current superintendent of Pulaski County Public Schools has accepted a new role elsewhere, school division leaders said.
Pulaski County Schools closing Thursday, Friday as students travel to state championship game
Read full article: Pulaski County Schools closing Thursday, Friday as students travel to state championship gameHeads up, parents! Students at Pulaski County Public Schools will have the day off on Thursday, March 9 and Friday, March 10.
Pulaski Co. Schools to be closed on Tuesday due to rising Flu cases, respiratory illnesses
Read full article: Pulaski Co. Schools to be closed on Tuesday due to rising Flu cases, respiratory illnessesPulaski County Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday (Nov. 22) due to a large number of Flu and respiratory cases among students and staff.
Pulaski school leaders putting student safety, school security first
Read full article: Pulaski school leaders putting student safety, school security firstPulaski school leaders are putting student safety and school security on the top of their list of things to address this year, like many other schools in the region.
Pulaski County schools seeking teacher raises, 19 aides as part of $67 million budget request
Read full article: Pulaski County schools seeking teacher raises, 19 aides as part of $67 million budget requestLeaders with the Pulaski County Public Schools are hoping to add more eyes in the classroom to keep your kids safe.
No charges filed in connection to 5-year-old boy who died after drowning at Pulaski County YMCA
Read full article: No charges filed in connection to 5-year-old boy who died after drowning at Pulaski County YMCANo charges will be filed in a tragic incident where a 5-year-old boy passed away after drowning at the Pulaski County YMCA, according to special prosecutor W. Wesley Nance.
Pulaski County schools temporarily going virtual due to staffing shortages caused by COVID-19
Read full article: Pulaski County schools temporarily going virtual due to staffing shortages caused by COVID-19Pulaski County Public Schools will be moving to remote learning for the remainder of the week due to staffing shortages caused by a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Pulaski County community wipes their tears at a vigil for 5-year-old who passed away
Read full article: Pulaski County community wipes their tears at a vigil for 5-year-old who passed awayIt was a tearful night at Randolph Park Saturday as the Pulaski County community honored a 5-year-old who passed away too soon.
Fund launched to help family of 5-year-old boy who died in possible drowning at Pulaski County YMCA
Read full article: Fund launched to help family of 5-year-old boy who died in possible drowning at Pulaski County YMCAPulaski County Public Schools has established a fund to help a family dealing with the death of a 5-year-old boy.
Pulaski County Public Schools set to have virtual learning days for middle, high school students next week
Read full article: Pulaski County Public Schools set to have virtual learning days for middle, high school students next weekAmid a staffing shortage, Pulaski County Public Schools has announced its plans for virtual learning days for its middle and high school students next week.
Pulaski Police Department donates $500 worth of clothing to students in need
Read full article: Pulaski Police Department donates $500 worth of clothing to students in needPULASKI, Va. – A small act of kindness can go a long way and the Pulaski County Police Department is well aware of that. This week, the Department donated $500 worth of clothing to Pulaski Elementary School so students in need could receive winter coats. The clothes will also be used for students who have accidents during the school day. Police also reached out to Critzer Elementary, but school officials said they had enough from last year’s donation.
Pulaski County Schools adjust sports plans to follow Gov. Northam’s orders
Read full article: Pulaski County Schools adjust sports plans to follow Gov. Northam’s ordersPULASKI COUNTY, Va – Pulaski County’s fall sports season won’t look the way the school division was hoping. Pulaski County Public Schools planned to consider cheerleaders and band members as participants this football season; however, a newly issued executive order from Gov. “We’re not asking for the moon we’re not asking to create any unsafe scenarios,” Pulaski County Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers said. All cheer members and band members in Pulaski County will now be considered spectators, not participants. Northam’s amended Executive Order 72 states the following:AdFor sports played indoors, spectators must be limited to 25 persons per field.
Pulaski County Public Schools plan proposes in-person learning five days a week
Read full article: Pulaski County Public Schools plan proposes in-person learning five days a weekPulaski, Va. – While coronavirus cases are declining in the New River Valley, Pulaski County Public Schools wants to extend their school return plan to in-person learning all week. More than 90,000 people are eligible for the vaccine in the New River Valley, but the health district is only receiving about 2,000 vaccines a week. While new coronavirus variants have not made their way to the New River Valley area yet, Bissell said people still need to watch out. AdBut now with Pulaski County Public Schools releasing a plan to start in-person learning five days a week in mid-March, Dr. Bissell said it’s not too late in the school year to start the transition. Therefore, starting mid-March, the school board wants to start in-person learning five days a week.
What’s News Today: Return to school, free gift cards
Read full article: What’s News Today: Return to school, free gift cardsStudents in Pulaski County Public Schools will return to in-person learning today for the second semester. Students will attend in-person four days a week. Individual schools could return to reduced capacity or all-virtual, depending on COVID-19 conditions in the future. Starting at 8 a.m., you can buy a $25 Downtown Roanoke Gift Card and receive a bonus $25 gift certificate. There is a limit of ten gift cards per person.
Pulaski County schools will soon return to 100% in-person learning
Read full article: Pulaski County schools will soon return to 100% in-person learningPULASKI COUNTY, Va. – Next week, Pulaski County teachers, students and staff will be back in school buildings. Starting Feb. 3, students will return to 100% in-person learning, according to a Facebook post by Pulaski County Public Schools. Tuesday, March 23 will be a virtual day while Wednesday, March 24 will be an in-person learning day. Pulaski County Public Schools Plan for the Second Semester- 1. Also, both Pulaski County middle and high schools will have a new bell schedule to avoid double blocked classes.
Hundreds of New River Valley essential workers receive the coronavirus vaccine
Read full article: Hundreds of New River Valley essential workers receive the coronavirus vaccinePULASKI COUNTY, Va. – Many essential workers in the New River Valley are now done with the first of two coronavirus vaccine doses. On Monday, teachers from two Pulaski County Elementary schools received their first dose of the vaccine. Staff from every school in the division could be vaccinated by the end of the week. Since so many essential workers fall within the Phase 1B vaccination category, New River Health Director Dr. Noelle Bissell expects it to take some time. Boadwine said that while it’s been the toughest school year to date, she’s happy most of her students have continued in-person learning.
School closings for Friday, Nov. 13, 2020
Read full article: School closings for Friday, Nov. 13, 2020Several area schools are closing on Friday due to potential weather impacts related to the tropical storm warning. Below is a list of all of the school closings and delays across our region. Click here. We have discontinued our phone system and all status changes must be submitted online. Click here if you’re using the WSLS 10 app or having trouble seeing the list.
Pulaski County student, school staff member test positive for coronavirus
Read full article: Pulaski County student, school staff member test positive for coronavirusPULASKI COUNTY, Va. – A student and a school staff member within Pulaski County Public Schools have both tested positive for coronavirus. The first case was a student at Pulaski County Middle School, who was last at the building on Sept. 22. Officials say proper mitigation strategies were followed and the school will reopen Thursday. The second case was a staff member at Pulaski County High School who was last in the building on Sept. 17. The school board has called a special meeting for 2 p.m. Thursday to discuss possible changes to its back to school plan.