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12 schools in Bedford County offering students free meals this year
Read full article: 12 schools in Bedford County offering students free meals this yearStudents at select schools in Bedford County will be getting free meals this school year thanks to the federal Community Eligibility Provision meal program.
Bedford County School Board approves 10-year plan to provide upgrades for schools
Read full article: Bedford County School Board approves 10-year plan to provide upgrades for schoolsThe Bedford County School Board has approved a 10-year plan that will bring millions of dollars in upgrades to the school division.
Staunton River High School and Staunton River Middle School going virtual on Thursday, Friday
Read full article: Staunton River High School and Staunton River Middle School going virtual on Thursday, FridayTo help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, Staunton River High School and Staunton River Middle School will be going virtual for the remainder of the week.
Local woman creates petition after Staunton River High School threat deemed unsubstantiated
Read full article: Local woman creates petition after Staunton River High School threat deemed unsubstantiatedBEDFORD COUNTY, Va - Brandy Gibson has a child at Staunton River High School. "I love this school, I went to this school, but I think, maybe, they need to let us know that everything is fine," Gibson said. Hours after the Bedford County Sheriff's Office found no merit and would not charge a high school student for making an alleged threat online Monday night, Gibson created an online petition calling for school leaders to help students. School leaders tell 10 News 130 students were absent Wednesday; that's after almost 200 kids didn't show up on Tuesday. Gibson said, she wants her petition and the recent situation to spark a conversation with parents and school leaders.
No charges will be filed after threat at Staunton River High School deemed unsubstantiated
Read full article: No charges will be filed after threat at Staunton River High School deemed unsubstantiatedBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. - The Bedford County Sheriff's Office says it will not charge anyone after investigating threats at Staunton River High School. Just one week into the new school year a possible threat on social media left students concerned. UPDATEAuthorities say they have identified the person they believe made the possible threat at Staunton River High School. According to deputies, the person is currently being interviewed at the Bedford County Sheriff's Office. ORIGINAL STORYThe Bedford County Sheriff's Office is investigating at Staunton River High School after a Facebook post Monday night with a possible threat, according to school spokesperson Ryan Edwards.