November 18-20, VSBA Virtual Annual Convention
The VSBA Annual Convention is the largest and most anticipated VSBA meeting of the year. While this year our Annual Convention may look a little different, and we won’t get to see your smiling faces in person, we hope you’ll find our event schedule to be just as enriching and…
Sales tax referendum passes; Charlotte Co. Schools to get repair funds
Charlotte County Schools will get funding for much-needed repairs around the schools’ buildings, especially at Randolph Henry High School after a majority of voters voted ‘yes’ to a referendum. There will now be a countywide 1% sales tax increase. The 1 sales tax will…
Mathews schools conduct safety training
Mathews County Public Schools recently participated in the Civilian Response Casualty Care Training as a part of the school division’s annual safety professional development. Specialized trainers from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services—Virginia Center for School…
Graduation Rates Improve At Fairfax Co. Schools
Graduation rates released by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) indicate that 93.0 percent of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students in the class of 2020 graduated on time, up from 91.2 percent in 2019. The on-time graduation rate for the state in 2020 was 92.3…
More York County students to return to in-person learning
More students are about to return to their classrooms in York County. Students in fourth and fifth grades will begin a hybrid learning model starting Nov. 5, with sixth grade students following on Nov. 9. The daily schedule for middle school students will change to accommodate the…
Local health director calls for high school sports to halt in light of rapid rise in COVID cases
A public health official said Wednesday she has asked school superintendents to cancel contact sports because COVID-19 cases are increasing so rapidly that it puts children at risk. Dr. Cynthia Morrow, director of the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts, said during a…
Two Northampton High School Students Test Positive for COVID-19, are Asymptomatic
Northampton Principal Mike Myers sent a letter to parents Friday informing them that the school received information regarding two hybrid students who are under quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. The letter says that the students are siblings and neither of the…
Plan in development for Middle School reopening
Mecklenburg County parents received an all-call Monday evening regarding a plan currently under consideration that would allow for middle school students to come back for in-person teaching. The plan—which is still optional for parents—would operate on an alternating A/B…
Most Virginia Beach School Board incumbents on track to win re-election
With five of 11 seats up for grabs on the Virginia Beach School Board, a majority of voters opted to stick with incumbents. Only Dan Edwards, a long-time board member and former chair, ended the night behind trailing his challenger, Jennifer Franklin. The election results are…
No Surprises, Little Drama in Arlington’s Local Races
Arlington County Democrats enjoyed a clean sweep in their bids for County Board and School Board, with clear results in early on Tuesday night. County Board Chair Libby Garvey (D) was awarded four more years in office, garnering 72% of votes. Cristina Diaz-Torres and David…
Students at multiple county schools testing positive for COVID-19
Pittsylvania County Schools Superintendent Mark Jones announced to parents this morning that a Tunstall High School student has just tested positive for COVID-19. The student most recently attended in-person instruction Monday, and is an “A-scheduled” student, meaning a student…
Gloucester schools open to all hybrid-model students next week
All children in Gloucester County Public Schools who have chosen to attend school on the hybrid model will be back in school by next week. Children who are learning virtually only will not be attending school this semester. At Gloucester High School, seniors are the only…
Newcomers on pace to take 3 of 5 open Portsmouth School Board seats
In a crowded field for Portsmouth School Board, results Tuesday night showed newcomers stealing the show in a tight race. The top vote-getter by 11 p.m. was Yolanda C. “Edmonds” Thomas, a former planning commissioner who works in risk analysis at TowneBank who had…
Richmond School Board contest results trickle in; 2nd District sees upset
The race for the 6th District seat on the Richmond School Board remained tight Wednesday afternoon, with all three contestants being within a few percentage points of one another in a bid to replace incumbent Felicia Cosby, who was not seeking re-election. As of about 2 p.m…
Roanoke City Public Schools shift meal distribution plans as elementary schoolers return to classroom
With Roanoke City PreK through fifth-grade students gearing up for their new hybrid schedule this week, the school district is making some changes to the meal distribution program. According to Roanoke City Public Schools, parents and guardians may pick up enough meals…
Wednesday November 18, 2020 Early Bird Session at the VSBA Annual Convention
Student Achievement and Success During Times of Uncertainty: The Early Bird session participants will gain various insights pertaining to the importance of a high quality systems approach relating to the core business of teaching and learning as well as establishing a…