STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - Summer vacation for schools means it's open season for filling in teacher roles, including Staunton City Public Schools. The Queen City's school district has a to-do list of filling vacancies for Spanish teachers at the high school, a math and a science teacher at the middle school, and an elementary teacher - alongside several paraprofessional positions (instructional assistants) open as well.

PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - Walnut Hill Elementary students now have a new opportunity to stay active at school. Thanks to Title 4 grant funds, the Petersburg City school has a new rock climbing wall in its gymnasium. "The unveiling of the rock climbing wall at Walnut Hill Elementary was a proud moment for our school's students, staff, and community.

Terri Flanagan told her colleagues on the Henry County School Board that she will not seek another term after her term ends at the end of the year. Flanagan, of the Horsepasture District, made the announcement at a recent school board meeting. Schools Superintendent Dr. Sandy Strayer also noted the date of her retirement is [...]

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - On Monday night the Rockingham County School Board approved an easement for the installation of a new sewer discharge system at Linville-Edom Elementary School. The new system will keep the school open for the foreseeable future.

By Rachel Petterson and Michael Russo, contributors New speed monitoring cameras aimed at protecting the safety of road construction workers and children will pop up in construction zones and school zones across the city next month now that the city council unanimously approved a new ordinance Tuesday night.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - When it comes to transportation, some Roanoke City Public Schools families might be breathing a sigh of relief as the 2022-2023 school year comes to a close. In September, a Transportation Work Group was created to help address challenges that Durham School Services was having getting kids to school.

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. - Career and Technical Education students and their families celebrated Letter-of-Intent Signing Day in Henrico County on Tuesday, May 23. The event, which began in 2018 and quickly went viral, mirrored letters-of-intent signing day ceremonies for college-bound athletes. This ceremony honors "high school seniors who have earned industry credentials."

VIRGINIA BEACH - Contentious items on the Virginia Beach School Board agenda drew out dozens of public speakers in a meeting that stretched almost six hours Tuesday night. Nearly 80 people signed up to speak at the meeting, most of whom addressed a proposed policy regarding explicit content in library materials and a resolution regarding transgender students.

KING WILLIAM - King William County Public Schools has named Charles A. "Chuck" Wagner, the assistant superintendent for instruction in Gloucester County, as its next superintendent. Wagner, who was chosen from among 14 candidates, will begin his new role July 1. Wagner replaces David White, who was terminated by the King William School Board at the end of 2022.

Cave Spring High School kicked off Roanoke County Public Schools' class of 2023 graduation ceremonies Tuesday afternoon at Salem Civic Center. William Byrd High also graduated Tuesday. On Wednesday, Hidden Valley, Northside and Glenvar high schools will graduate.