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Friday, December 8, 2023

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Amherst schools bracing for county population growth

Development in Madison Heights is leading Amherst County Public Schools to brace for potentially needing a new elementary school in the next eight years.

Stafford, city schools seek legislative help with more funding, safety measures

School boards in Stafford County and Fredericksburg this week adopted legislative priorities for 2024.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation partners with Virginia Beach public schools for unique environmental studies program

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation partners with Virginia Beach Public Schools to offer local upperclassmen unique opportunity with Environmental Studies Program.

HCPS Presents Preliminary VDOE Security Equipment Grant Plans

With the help of a Virginia Department of Education grant, Harrisonburg City Public Schools will be focusing on continuing to implement impact-resistant film and other security measures at several schools

IWCS seeking state school construction grant - Smithfield Times

Isle of Wight County Schools has applied for a state grant that could fund up to a fifth of the cost of replacing Westside Elementary and other construction projects.

Fancy Gap named Blue Ribbon School

FANCY GAP - Fancy Gap Elementary is one of only 10 schools in the commonwealth to receive a 2023 National Blue Ribbon designation by the U.S. Department of Education, and

Prince Edward, Buckingham schools get help with security funding

In October 2022, Prince Edward County residents were asked to give their thoughts. What did they want to see change with the schools?

Metal detectors to be installed in all RPS middle schools

By Madison McNameePublished: Dec. 5, 2023 at 7:24 PM EST|Updated: 14 hours agoRICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Metal detectors are coming to all Richmond middle schools, a

Norfolk School Board votes to build new Maury High School, repurpose original building

"The original building, what we now know as Maury High School, will be renovated, and the history of that building will be preserved," a school board member said.

Albemarle County School Board asks for $220M

Albemarle County School Board is asking county supervisors for more than $220,000,000 for its its five-year capital improvement plan.

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January 22-23, 2024 - 2024 VSBA Capital Conference

Join us for an exciting two-day journey at this year’s Capital Conference! We have an array of engaging sessions and discussions lined up to provide you with valuable insights into the 2024 General Assembly.

Location: Delta Marriott Richmond or Virtual

Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event. For affiliate members, please reach out to Mikaela Coffey for registration at [email protected]

January 23, 2024 - New School Board Member and Superintendent Orientation

There are few elected or appointed positions as crucial to the future of our communities as school board members. VSBA is here to empower you in your new role and ensure you hit the ground running. In addition to the core curriculum, our VSBA Annual New Member Orientation Training recognizes the importance of your individual voice and your role within a governance team. We believe that your unique perspectives and contributions are invaluable to the success of your local school board.

Location: Delta Marriott Richmond or Virtual

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