July 20, 2021, VSBA Conference on Education
Join hundreds of school division leaders from across Virginia at the 35th Annual VSBA Conference on Education. We are pleased to have Governor Ralph Northam in attendance, with our afternoon keynote presentation from the Aldrin Foundation! There will also be a time for…
Waynesboro Enrichment Academy providing education and recreation for kids
In Waynesboro, elementary-age kids are having all kinds of experiences they might not otherwise have, thanks to some community partners. And, this recreational but educational experience is all free. Waynesboro’s Enrichment Academy is open. It’s not a summer school…
Henrico school leaders resume talks on starting school before Labor Day
Henrico school leaders will resume discussions on starting the 2022 school year before Labor Day. The district started the conversation back in 2019 when the Virginia General Assembly voted to allow school divisions to open before Labor Day. The district also wanted feedback…
PCS holds first student vaccine clinic
On Friday, Pittsylvania County Schools (PCS) hosted its first vaccine clinic at Victory Academy on Main Street in Chatham. The clinic ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Pfizer vaccine was administered to children ages 12 and up. The follow-up clinic is scheduled for July 9 at Victory…
Two PCHS students named B’nai B’rith Award nominees
Two recent Pulaski County High School graduates have been named as nominees for the annual B’nai B’rith Award. Those two students selected as nominees are Drew Dalton and Kelsey Arnold. B’nai B’rith, which is Hebrew for “Sons of the Covenant,” is the oldest existing…
Middle school student wins art contest
Artwork by Anne Agee, a rising ninth-grade student at Martinsville High School, is displayed on two billboards in Martinsville after she won Piedmont Community Services’ anti-vaping campaign billboard contest. One billboard is located behind the Nelson Ford dealership on…
Hampton planning $15.4 million science wing at Kecoughtan High School
School leaders announced last week that Kecoughtan High School is getting a major expansion: a science wing of more than 37,000 square feet. The wing, expected to cost at least $15.4 million to construct, will add 15 classrooms. At the same time, contractors will also renovate…
Loudoun school board cuts short public comment during unruly meeting; one arrested
The Loudoun County Public Schools board cut short the public comment section of a school board meeting Tuesday after a large crowd of unruly attendees refused to obey several orders to quiet down in a disruption leading to one arrest. Many of the speakers were there to…
Virginia Beach school leaders await guidance from CDC, state on what to do for fall
“We are planning for multiple scenarios,” said Virginia Beach City Public School Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence. “We’re planning for everything right now.” Although summer just started in Virginia Beach, the city’s public school system is looking ahead to the fall semester. The plan…
New Bedford County Schools superintendent holds meet and greet with community
Dozens of parents in Bedford County met with the school district’s new top educator, Dr. Marc Bergin. “Are masks going to be required for kids? I’m curious to see your thoughts on that going into the next school year– for elementary school kids, middle school kids, high school kids…
Chesterfield schools receive two vans to promote community engagement
Chesterfield County Public Schools unveiled two community outreach vans at the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center on Tuesday with the goal of increasing countywide engagement. The two used vans were donated to the school system by Chesterfield County. One is a…
Alexandria high school takes down T.C. Williams name
Virginia’s largest high school is unveiling a new logo to go with its new name. Alexandria City Public Schools held a ceremony Wednesday morning as they removed the T.C. Williams name from the school’s marque. The school also unveiled a new logo to go with the new school…
Far-reaching post-graduate plans
Two of Orange County High School’s recently graduated seniors are about to embark on highly unique but similar paths in the coming year. Both O’Brian Martin and Kylie Trask will be traveling domestically and internationally for their early college experiences…
2021 VSBA Media Honor Roll- Open Now!
Reporters and local media outlets play an important role in public education. School division leaders rely on responsible reporting by local media representatives so that our community members receive timely information about division initiatives and programs. Considering the…