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Your Source For News In The Alleghany Highlands of Virginia

Kim Halterman, superintendent of Alleghany Highlands Public Schools, has been selected as regional superintendent of the year for a part of Virginia that includes the Highlands.

School security officer paints Black History Month display

While walking into Jones Magnet Middle School in Hampton throughout Black History Month, it's hard to miss the amazing display painted on the front office window.

Stafford Schools Superintendent named Region III Superintendent of the Year

Dr. Thomas W. Taylor has been named the Virginia Association of School Superintendent's Region III Superintendent of the Year for the second time.Stafford Schools Superintendent

Henry County boards prioritize pay boost for schools employees

Henry County Board of Supervisors and School Board prioritize salary increases to recruit and retain employees for the next school budget.

Prince George High School Students Build Relationships with Area Employers During School's First Career Fair Event

Hundreds of Prince George High School students were able to get valuable face time with dozens of local employers and learn more about educational opportunities during the school's first-ever career

School Board adopts new literacy curriculum

A new third-through-fifth-grade literacy curriculum was unanimously approved by the Loudoun County School Board on Feb. 27.

Charges pending against student after gun found in car at school

During the investigation, the campus was placed in secure mode, according to Roanoke County Public Schools, but operations have returned to normal.

Breaking down the viral fight video at Heritage High School

A source inside the school confirmed this was the fight that landed a student in the hospital.

Petersburg School Board responds to report about superintendent's departure: 'Misinformation'

The chairperson of the Petersburg School Board is discrediting what he called “misinformation” about the departure of school superintendent Dr. Tamara Sterling, claiming that she is just “on leave” and has neither resigned nor been fired.

Harrisonburg adds two electric school buses to its fleet; two chargers also installed

The City of Harrisonburg's public transportation fleet has added two EV school buses as part of the city's vision and environmental plan. The 2024 International CD Series EV school buses were obtained in part from a grant from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

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