ROANOKE, VA – It’s almost time for Roanoke City students to head back to class — and on Thursday, Roanoke City teachers got their own first-day feeling.
Educators from across the division packed into the Berglund Center for the annual convocation, a beginning-of-the-year celebration to welcome staff back.
They heard from city and school leaders, who thanked teachers for their hard work and encouraged them to keep making a difference.
This year’s theme is “This is Why We Stand: Their Stories, Our Why” — a reminder of the impact educators have on every student.
“Our educational journeys start way before our actual hire date, right? They started a long time ago. They were our inspirations, you are our inspirations,” Superintendent Verletta White said.
The first day of school for Roanoke City students is Tuesday, August 19.