Roanoke City Police and school administrators are investigating a rumor of a threat circulating but have found no evidence that a threat has been made.

Roanoke City Police and school administrators are investigating a rumor of a threat circulating but have found no evidence that a threat has been made.

A Roanoke City School teacher was arrested on Wednesday following an online undercover chat operation that the Investigations Division of the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office conducted with whom they suspected to be a sexual predator.

James Breckinridge Middle School will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 17 as the Roanoke Police Department and administrators work to investigate a social media threat.

One venue the school division is looking at for the new high school is the Jefferson Center

Both city high schools are at overcapacity currently with an expectation they will grow in the coming years.

Documents the school board will talk about at a workshop Tuesday night include increasing classroom space at the high schools so more than 2,000 students can attend each or building a third high school.

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Roanoke City Public Schools students are kicking off their first week of school, and the new year is bringing new changes.

School starts Tuesday, Aug. 20 for Roanoke City Public School kids, but there’s something a little different kids will need to wear.

Roanoke 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.

Roanoke City Public Schools has announced bus routes for the upcoming year, and more than 130 parents took to social media to voice their concerns.

A new year means new changes coming to Roanoke City Public Schools. This year, middle schools will now start at 9:30 a.m. and the YMCA is stepping in to help with a new before school program.

Roanoke City Public Schools, Salem City Public Schools, Roanoke County Public Schools and Craig County Public Schools are all partnering with Walmart’s Load The Bus program again during Tax-Free weekend this August.

Roanoke County Public Schools are partnering with Walmart’s Load The Bus program again during Tax-Free weekend this August.

A community is in mourning after a Roanoke teen was shot and killed in Myrtle Beach. He was in the area to play in a basketball tournament over the weekend.

If you’re hoping to voice your concerns and provide input on potential cell phone policy changes at Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS), Wednesday is the last day to do so.

Roanoke City Public Schools students are getting a head start on their futures with a new program.

The Roanoke YMCA is releasing updated details about the new before-school program that they will hold this fall.

A before-school program for middle schoolers is coming to local YMCA’s, according to a Facebook post by Roanoke City Public Schools.

Roanoke Police said a teenage boy has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that left another teenage boy dead Wednesday afternoon.

As transportation continues to be debated in Roanoke City Schools, school leaders have proposed solutions for the 2024-25 school year based on feedback from the community, according to school leaders.

Safety is top of mind for Roanoke City Schools, especially after a school year filled with threats, and safety concerns. That’s why they’re looking into student ID badges.

The AI units can screen up to 3,600 people per hour, providing faster threat detection compared to metal detectors.

Brian Civitts is being held at the Botetourt County Jail.

Lynchburg is changing some school start times for the 2024-2025 school year.

Parents are taking to social media with their concerns over proposed schedule changes in Roanoke City.

Back in February, Roanoke City Public Schools asked for the communities’ input for transportation adjustments and procedures for cell phone usage, now those results are in.

The Charles W. Day Technical Education Center is part of RCPS’ Equity in Action Plan.

Going to school six days a week can be rough, but that’s exactly what Roanoke City Public Schools is offering some of its students.

A new summer school program is coming to Roanoke City Public Schools to try to keep at-risk students on track and prevent gun violence.

Zum held a hiring event in Roanoke Tuesday, and plans to hold an event once a month.

A new school summer program is coming to Roanoke City Public Schools, with a mission to prevent gun violence and gang activity.

10 News is digging into how Roanoke City Public Schools tracks and reports data about school threats, violence and crime.

The City of Roanoke is eager to hire at Wednesday’s job fair at the Berglund Center.

10 News sat down with Vice Mayor Joe Cobb to understand the city's position on school funding in the event of a surplus.

The Roanoke City School Board and City Council have met over the last several months to discuss the school's budget.

Roanoke City Public Schools and Roanoke College came together to celebrate “Read Across America Day” while also highlighting a unique partnership.

Roanoke City Public Schools say the district's 24/7 safety tip line helped police track down and arrest those responsible for making school threats.

The school division says they'll continue to have conversations regarding the damaging effects of school threats.

A 15-year-old boy is now facing charges in connection with the “copycat” school threats made toward Roanoke schools on social media, according to police.

Out of an abundance of caution, Roanoke Catholic School will be closed on Friday due to threats that have been circulating throughout our region.

Out of an abundance of caution, Roanoke Catholic School will be closed on Friday due to threats that have been circulating throughout our region.

10 News spoke with parents and Mayor Sherman Lea about the threats made against Roanoke City Public Schools.

The charge against a 35-year-old man who was accused of posting threatening messages to local schools has been dismissed in the Roanoke City General District.

There will be an increased police presence at some Roanoke City Schools on Thursday as local law enforcement works to investigate threats, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

Roanoke City Public Schools will be closed Thursday as local law enforcement works to investigate social media threats, according to school officials.

Roanoke City Public School has its eyes on a new transportation provider.

As the 2024 Virginia General Assembly session continues, educators are supporting bills that could improve classrooms.

Concerned parents have been reaching out to 10 News about where the accused 5th grader now goes to school.

“Any individuals named in a threat will be involved in the restoration and decision-making process.”

Parents of students at Grandin Court Elementary School in Roanoke shared their concerns after hearing of a school threat, and the school district's response.

Students and staff at Crystal Spring Elementary School were evacuated on Thursday afternoon due to a bomb threat, according to the school division.

Parents tell 10 News the incident first took place back in October, but now they're sounding the alarm after they learned the child could return to school.

Santa Claus paid an early visit to the Star City to spend some time at William Fleming High School.

Roanoke City Public Schools has announced the 2024 Teacher of the Year recipient.

Roanoke City Schools is partnering with Hazel Health to provide free mental health care to all students.

Griffith's teaching and coaching career spanned 50 years, including two decades at Roanoke City Schools.

Roanoke City Public School leaders have hit a huge milestone when it comes to school resource officer staffing.

Parents are continuing to voice their concerns about transportation at Roanoke City Public Schools.

A Roanoke City Public School mother is met at her front door by a stranger, who says he is taking her child to school, but she has no idea.

Durham’s contract with Roanoke City Schools is up at the end of this school year.

Roanoke City Public Schools will be introducing some new rules for the upcoming sports season in an effort to keep spectators safe.

As Roanoke City School students return to the classroom for their second week, there will be some adjustments to bus routes that parents should keep in mind.

Roanoke City Public School officials are hoping day two runs more smoothly after 67 of the 95 or so bus routes were delayed Tuesday morning.

This year, Roanoke City Public Schools is trying something different to make sure students get to the classroom on time: a staggered bell schedule.

Roanoke City Schools will now start and end at different times from each other.

Roanoke City Public Schools serves nearly 14,000 students across 17 elementary schools, five middle schools and Patrick Henry and William Fleming High Schools.

First Impressions in Roanoke gave kids free haircuts Sunday.

Statistics from Feeding America show Southwest Virginia ranks 2% higher than the national average in food insecurity. This summer, Roanoke City Public Schools decided they wanted to make a difference in their community.

Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS) is making sure students have everything they need to kick the school year off with a bang.

Roanoke City Public Schools is celebrating the upcoming school year with its annual convocation.

The machinery is from Virginia Western Community College's machining program.

A local mortgage company lends a helping hand as another school year gets ready to kick off in Roanoke City.

Roanoke City Public Schools leaders are hoping they’ve solved bus issues once and for all. This year, they’re implementing the staggered bell schedule.

Roanoke City Public Schools has officially launched its brand-new food truck, Star City Eats.

Students at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine are providing free physicals to Roanoke City students ahead of the upcoming school year.

Roanoke City Public Schools have begun the process of building a new Preston Park Elementary School.

Roanoke City Public Schools Superintendent, Verletta White, has been named Virginia’s Superintendent of the Year.

Students were able to talk to more than 80 businesses within the Roanoke Valley.

Redistricting has been a hot topic for Roanoke City Public Schools for a while now.

The Roanoke City School Board’s Naming Committee needs your help!

William Fleming High School in Roanoke is currently under a "hold and secure" status, according to school officials.

Some of the safety measures included more school resource officers, panic button app and a 24/7 safety tip line.

No one was hurt after a crash on I-581S involving a Patrick Henry High School bus Thursday morning, according to officials with Roanoke City Public Schools.

Cuts could be coming to your child's classroom because of a multi-million dollar mistake in the state's budget.

Roanoke City Schools Superintendent Verletta White is being praised for her impact on students in the Roanoke Valley.

The new safety app was one of 25 safety measures the district is working on implementing.

The school board heard from over 15 people in disagreement of changing start times for schools.

One recommendation is to change the start times for all elementary, middle and high schools.

Westside Elementary School will be closed on Wednesday due to a power outage, according to officials with Roanoke City Public Schools.

Cintron is an 8th grade English teacher at Woodrow Wilson Middle School.

Roanoke City Public Schools have started a plan to examine boundaries and redistricting.

One Durham bus driver in Roanoke says drivers are dealing with staffing problems, delays in paychecks and bad behavior from students.

Roanoke City Public Schools is reporting dozens of bus delays Tuesday (Oct.11) morning.

Roanoke city officials have released a video message in response to “an unprecedented amount of threats towards school staff and students.”

UPDATE

Roanoke City Council member and Chair of Gun Violence Prevention Commission Joe Cobb is encouraging people to reach out for help following this weekend's deadly shooting.