Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Thursday, May 30, 2024

The Virginia Daily Education News is a daily update (Monday through Friday) of education news throughout Virginia. Links are created to various media outlets throughout the state.

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Students surprise Petersburg crossing guard for 50 years of service: 'Humanity at its best'

Wayne Covil, community members, and students recently surprised Gray outside of Walnut Hill Elementary School with gift cards as part of CBS 6 Gives.

Department of Justice investigating violence against Norfolk students and district response, sources say

Following a WHRO investigation, families of Latino and transgender students who faced violence at Norview High School say they've been contacted by federal investigators.

Chesterfield middle school student heading to Scripps National Spelling Bee

Only one of the 245 students competing is from the Richmond viewing area, and he attends Salem Church Middle School in Chesterfield.

New Hope Academy students in Hopewell open new food truck, 'A Taste of Hope'

Students from New Hope Academy in Hopewell have collaborated to open a food truck called “A Taste of Hope.”

RPS marks renaming of George Wythe as Richmond High School for the Arts

The school formerly known as George Wythe High School on Friday celebrated its new name: Richmond High School for the Arts.

Spotsylvania School Board rep charged with assault of fellow board member - Fredericksburg Free Press

Nicole Cole vehemently denies the allegations related to the charge brought forth by Lisa Phelps.

Majority backs continued weapons screening in Alexandria public schools

Most people who answered an Alexandria City Public Schools survey support making the ongoing Weapons Abatement Pilot Program into a permanent fixture, and the Virginia school system agrees.

Roanoke City School Board approves transportation plan for the 2024-2025 school year

The school board has voted on some new changes for the upcoming school year.

Cougar Food Forest provides beauty and hope

On April 26, Surry County Public Schools’ elementary, middle school, and high school students joined forces with community volunteers in a collaborative effort to enrich the school division and foster sustainability through a community plant day event.

Student rep recognized - Gazette Journal

The Mathews County School Board, at its May 21 meeting in the Brooks Auditorium at Thomas Hunter Middle School, recognized the contributions of Zoe Camp....

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