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Missed Bus Pickup program aims to improve attendance rates in Lynchburg Schools
Read full article: Missed Bus Pickup program aims to improve attendance rates in Lynchburg SchoolsLynchburg City Schools has a new alternative transportation program, called the Missed Bus Pickup program, helping kids get to school on time in the mornings with the main goal of helping with attendance.
Local school counselors tackle bullying with education and emotional support
Read full article: Local school counselors tackle bullying with education and emotional supportFrom students facing issues with friends to even what other people say about them online bullying in schools can be a major problem.
Over A Thousand Warnings Issued as Martinsville Cracks Down on Speeding Near Schools
Read full article: Over A Thousand Warnings Issued as Martinsville Cracks Down on Speeding Near SchoolsMartinsville Police Department wants people to slow down at all its schools, so it installed speed enforcement cameras.
The Virginia Department of Education set to release final guidance on cell phones in schools
Read full article: The Virginia Department of Education set to release final guidance on cell phones in schoolsThe Virginia Department of Education is releasing its final guidance on Monday to make schools in the Commonwealth cell phone-free.
Kroger and Coca-Cola provide 500 backpacks for Roanoke City students
Read full article: Kroger and Coca-Cola provide 500 backpacks for Roanoke City studentsRoanoke City Public Schools students experiencing housing instability are going to be gifted backpacks full of food and school supplies to kick the school year off.
VDOE to hold conversation on cell phone-free education in Roanoke County
Read full article: VDOE to hold conversation on cell phone-free education in Roanoke CountyThe Virginia Department of Education will be holding a Commonwealth Conversation on July 31 to talk with locals about the future of their attempt at cell-phone free education.
State of Lynchburg City Schools Address gives a look ahead to what’s next for the district
Read full article: State of Lynchburg City Schools Address gives a look ahead to what’s next for the districtLynchburg school leaders highlighted some of the achievements made this school year during the annual State of Lynchburg City Schools address.
Botetourt County Public Schools say no teaching vacancies this school year
Read full article: Botetourt County Public Schools say no teaching vacancies this school yearLeaders in Botetourt County Public Schools said they have no open teaching vacancies for the 2023-2024 school year.They used several tactics like using social media to attract talent to teach in the school system.
New staggered bell schedule to begin in Roanoke City Public Schools
Read full article: New staggered bell schedule to begin in Roanoke City Public SchoolsRoanoke City Public Schools leaders are hoping they’ve solved bus issues once and for all. This year, they’re implementing the staggered bell schedule.
Back to school safety and security: Appomattox County Public Schools
Read full article: Back to school safety and security: Appomattox County Public SchoolsAppomattox County Public Schools serves around 2,300 students in four schools. Much of their upgrades were part of the remodel and addition to the high school.
Man arrested for trespassing at chaotic Roanoke County School Board meeting: ‘I don’t regret anything that I did’
Read full article: Man arrested for trespassing at chaotic Roanoke County School Board meeting: ‘I don’t regret anything that I did’Cellphone video shows people chanting "protect trans kids" while one person was taken away in handcuffs at Thursday night’s Roanoke County School Board meeting.
Roanoke County mom of trans daughter shows concern for new transgender student policy
Read full article: Roanoke County mom of trans daughter shows concern for new transgender student policySherry Howard, the mother of a transgender daughter, says she is worried about the new policies regarding transgender students.
Franklin County Public Schools ransomware attack under investigation
Read full article: Franklin County Public Schools ransomware attack under investigationA local school district is back up and running after becoming a victim of a cyber attack. The threat forced Franklin County Schools to close on Monday.
Radford City school leaders to discuss early dismissal, scheduling changes in meeting
Read full article: Radford City school leaders to discuss early dismissal, scheduling changes in meetingRadford school leaders are wanting to make sure your child gets a proper education and they want to do that by ensuring teachers have better planning times.
SOUND OFF | How do you feel about sexually explicit, graphic materials in school libraries?
Read full article: SOUND OFF | How do you feel about sexually explicit, graphic materials in school libraries?Montgomery County Public Schools is responding after a parent voiced her concerns of what she called, pornographic material in one of the school libraries.
Senator Tim Kaine visits Lynchburg City Schools to discuss $9.8 million grant for electric school buses
Read full article: Senator Tim Kaine visits Lynchburg City Schools to discuss $9.8 million grant for electric school busesLynchburg City Schools received nearly $10 million in federal funding to purchase 25 new electric school buses.
Leesville Road Elementary School dismissing students early due to ‘unidentifiable odor’
Read full article: Leesville Road Elementary School dismissing students early due to ‘unidentifiable odor’Leesville Road Elementary School in Campbell County will be letting students out early Thursday due to an ‘unidentifiable odor,’ school officials say.
'School choice' is culture-war focus for Kansas lawmakers
Read full article: 'School choice' is culture-war focus for Kansas lawmakersTop Republican legislators in Kansas are focusing on helping conservative parents remove their children from public schools over what’s taught about gender and sexuality.
Teacher Job Recruiting Fair hoping to fill hundreds of open positions across Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Teacher Job Recruiting Fair hoping to fill hundreds of open positions across Southwest VirginiaTeacher Job Recruiting Fair hoping to fill hundreds of open positions across Southwest Virginia
Martinsville City Public Schools restricts visitors at basketball game after fans rush the court
Read full article: Martinsville City Public Schools restricts visitors at basketball game after fans rush the courtVisitor restrictions are being put in place for Friday's basketball game at Martinsville High School after a fight broke out at the last game.
Impact of Radford City schools delayed start date on parents, teachers
Read full article: Impact of Radford City schools delayed start date on parents, teachersThe 2022-2023 school year will start two weeks later than planned and was announced a week before, which changed plans for everyone – including administrators.
Roanoke Valley Schools, Teachers, and Students Earn Top Awards for Teen-Related Traffic Crash and Fatality Prevention Efforts
Read full article: Roanoke Valley Schools, Teachers, and Students Earn Top Awards for Teen-Related Traffic Crash and Fatality Prevention EffortsThe Liberty and Jefferson Forest high school YOVASO clubs were among the 15 award winners recognized during the annual Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO) Awards Banquet held Saturday night, July 16, at James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, Va. A Liberty High School teacher was also recognized, as well as two students from Jefferson Forest High School. From Roanoke Co., Northside High School was recognized, as well as a Life Counselor at the school.
Community School in Roanoke recognized as a Schools of Distinction
Read full article: Community School in Roanoke recognized as a Schools of DistinctionOn Tuesday, Community School announced its accomplishment in a press release that stated the school had been named to the Association for Middle Level Education’s Schools of Distinction Program.
Petition in favor of masks reels in support for Bedford County families with special needs kids
Read full article: Petition in favor of masks reels in support for Bedford County families with special needs kidsThey’ll vote on whether to abide by Youngkin’s executive order or leave the mandate in place for one more week.