A bear on the loose prompted a lockdown at Roundhill Elementary School, according to Paige Pearson with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.

Round Hill Elementary School teacher, Chwanda McLaughlin dresses up as a different Black historical figure every day during the month of February in honor of Black History Month.

ROANOKE, Va. – Three staff members have been diagnosed with coronavirus at a Roanoke City school, causing a two-week shutdown. Round Hill Elementary School will be closed for in-person instruction for the next two weeks out of an abundance of caution, according to an announcement from Roanoke City Public Schools. School officials said this decision was made after consulting with the health department. According to the notice, meal pick-up for students will be moved to James Breckinridge Middle School on Tuesdays and Thursdays during this shutdown.