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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

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Virginia wins 'A' grade for financial literacy courses; high school teachers recognized

Teachers and schools across the area recently received awards for their high student pass rates on the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification Test.

Stafford Schools Band Together event provides 56,786 community meals

Talented musicians from Brooke Point, Colonial Forge, Mountain View, North Stafford and Stafford high schools participated in the annual "BAND Together to Fight Hunger," raising $27,055 and providing 56,786 meals.

Bid for $2.53M approved for Phase 2 of FCPS roof project - The Tidewater News

The Franklin City School Board voted 5-0 on Dec. 7 to award a $2.53 million contract to Simpson Unlimited that will complete Phase 2 of the school division's roof project at S.P. Morton Elementary School and Franklin High School.

Warrenton VFW honors 2 teachers, 6 students with citizenship awards

Warrenton VFW Post 9835 recently recognized three local middle school students, three local high school students and two local teachers as winners in its annual citizenship education and patriotic essay

Woolwine teacher selected Teacher of the Year

Amber Pilson, of Woolwine Elementary School, was selected by the VFW Post 7800 as the Teacher of the Year.

Carroll robotics teams bring home awards

Carroll County Public Schools' FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams recently competed in the 2023 VA DC FIRST LEGO League Challenge Championship at James Madison University and brought home several honors.

Board OKs new position allowing sixth, seventh-graders at Amherst Education Center

The Amherst County School Board voted at its December meeting to approve hiring a new position through the end of the current school year that will allow sixth and seventh-graders to be placed at the Amherst Education Center in Madison Heights.

School board to negotiate PPEA project

In their last meeting of the year, the Bedford County School Board reached a consensus to begin negotiations to replace the canopies at Staunton River High School and Liberty High School...

Henrico County Public Schools to hold two hiring events for the 2024-2025 school year

Henrico County Public Schools has announced that it is hosting two hiring events, seeking candidates to fill a variety of positions for the 2024-2025 school year.

Waynesboro freshman Libby Caister taking part in House of Delegates page program

Last year Libby Caister and her mom began discussing how laws are made. The Waynesboro youth, then an eighth-grader at Kate Collins Middle School, had become frustrated with some of the laws and wanted to know how they could be changed.

Join us on January 22-23, 2024 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. Click below to visit our website for more information.

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Don't miss our next VSBA Event

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

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]

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