June 4, 2021, VSBA School Law Conference
Your school division needs you, your superintendent, and your attorney to participate in the 2021 VSBA Virtual School Law Conference! Why? The answer is simple, many of the decisions you make have legal implications that will impact your school division for years to come…
Virginia Beach parents rally to unmask their kids inside classrooms
Virginia Beach public school students made their voices and concerns heard in the growing debate over masks. Fifth grade student Teagan Mackaye, 11, spoke out at a rally held outside the school administration building Tuesday evening. “It’s very hard wearing a mask seven…
Roanoke County high school graduates seek their futures
Seniors from the Roanoke County Public Schools class of 2021 are celebrating their accomplishments as they walk the stage to claim hard-earned high school diplomas Tuesday and Wednesday. Next, they go forth into society, realizing varied and exciting futures…
Arlington math educator in running for presidential honors
An Arlington Career Center teacher is one of five named as a Virginia finalist in the 2021 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The award – regarded as the nation’s top honor for math and science teachers – recognizes educators who develop…
Some area school divisions remove ticket requirement for graduation
With venue capacity restrictions and COVID-19 mitigation measures set to be lifted by Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday, some area school divisions are removing the ticket requirement for their upcoming high school graduations. Bedford County Public Schools, Amherst County…
Fairfax County Public Schools start COVID-19 vaccine clinic at some high schools for students 12-18
Fairfax County Public Schools has opened COVID-19 vaccine clinics at some high schools for students ages 12-18. They partnered with the Fairfax County Health department to open the first vaccination clinic at Bryant High School. Chris Larrick, principal at Bryant High School…
Bedford County Public Schools announces graduation plans for this weekend
Bedford County Public Schools has announced final plans for graduation, slated for Saturday, rain or shine. Liberty High School, Staunton River High School and Jefferson Forest High School will all graduate at Williams Stadium at Liberty University on Saturday, May 29…
Petersburg City Public Schools holding COVID-19 vaccination event for students
Petersburg is hosting a vaccine clinic for public school students 12 and older next week. This will be June 3 at Petersburg High School from noon until 4 p.m. Registration is open online. If you’re under 18, you must have a parent or legal guardian present or completed the consent…
Charlottesville School Board gets first look at what reconfiguration could look like
The Charlottesville school division would have to spend $11 million to maintain Walker Upper Elementary and Buford Middle School as they currently are, but VMDO Architects walked the city School Board through what the future could be in the first public presentation about the…
Winchester School Board mourns Jaiden Myers
The Winchester School Board began its meeting Monday night with a moment of silence to mourn the loss of Jaiden Myers, an 18-year old student who was killed Friday night in an apartment shooting on Wilson Boulevard. “Tonight, we have heavy hearts,” Superintendent…
Hampton brings vaccine clinics to schools
When you stroll through the double doors on the side of Jones Magnet Middle, you likely won’t take many steps before running into the cafeteria. It’s the second of the school’s cafes, perfect for a world in which social distance had been a 14-month long necessity. Today that cafeteria…
Driver slammed into school bus that stopped to pick up students
A driver suffered life-threatening injuries after they drove into the back of a stopped Russell County school bus, according to Virginia State Police. Among the 17 students on the bus, one minor injury was reported. “A Russell County Public Schools bus was stopped in the right…
Hanover supervisors appoint two new School Board members
Two new faces will join Hanover County’s School Board on July 1. The Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday night to appoint Steven Ikenberry and Bob May for the open seats in the Cold Harbor and South Anna districts, respectively. The Cold Harbor seat is currently held by…
VSBA: School Board News Podcast- Episode 35, VSBA Policy Services & Va. Code § 22.1-23.3
In the newest episode of VSBA School Board News, executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by VSBA Legal and Policy Services Director, Elizabeth Ewing. Together they discuss the VSBA Policy Services Subscription and updates. They also discuss more about Va. Code…