In January, Governor Glenn Youngkin’s cell phone order took effect statewide, aimed at reducing distractions, bullying, and improving student mental health. In August, Roanoke City Public Schools expanded the ‘bell-to-bell’ rule to high schoolers, and a month into the school year, leaders say the changes are already seeing encouraging signs of compliance.

Roanoke City Public Schools is hosting a grand opening of its Community Empowerment Center at Booker T. Washington, providing essential services not only for students but for the whole family.

Monterey Elementary School will dismiss students early today, Thursday, Aug. 28.

Student mental health was top of mind at a Roanoke City School Board work session Tuesday night.

Community empowerment — it’s in the name. Friday, Alcova Mortgage gifted Roanoke City Public Schools $10,000 to support the district’s new Community Empowerment Center.

Roanoke City Public Schools are back to routine today. That included staff and students at Monterey Elementary School.

Thanks to the success of the “Load the Bus” event, free school supplies were available for dozens of families who may not have been able to buy them otherwise.

All Roanoke City Public Schools must wear ID badges when classes resume on Tuesday.

Roanoke City Public Schools will distribute 2,000 free school supply bags to students during its annual Back-to-School Extravaganza on Saturday at William Fleming High School.

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.

School districts across Virginia have been making tweaks to their cell phone policies to align with Governor Glenn Youngkin's executive order.

Roanoke City Public Schools announced the bus routes for the 2025-2026 school year on Tuesday.

Roanoke City Public Schools announced in a letter to families that a change may be coming to its after-school programming due to uncertainty regarding federal funding.

In-person summer school classes at William Fleming High School and DAYTEC have been canceled Monday, July 14, due to a power outage, according to school officials.

In-person summer school classes at William Fleming High School and DAYTEC have been canceled Monday, July 14, due to a power outage, according to school officials.

The Trump administration has withheld billions of dollars nationwide in grants that were supposed to have been given out on July 1. The U.S. Department of Education said it reviewing the programs to ensure they align with the administration’s priorities.

Roanoke City Public Schools announced Monday that the original Lucy Addison High School, built in 1928 as a segregated high school for Black Roanokers, was one of the nine historic places recently listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register.

Roanoke City Public Schools is providing free summer meals to children ages 18 and younger through the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).

Roanoke City Public Schools is mourning the loss of former Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction and long-time educator Dr. Billy Cannady.

Roanoke City Public Schools announced Wednesday that it would be updating it’s cell phone policy guidelines for high school students.

Carilion Clinic announced that it will not be renewing nursing contracts with Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS), ending its years-long partnership.

Roanoke City Public Schools announced Friday the passing of former Roanoke City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rita Bishop.

The City of Roanoke will meet today to discuss an amendment to the 2024-2025 annual budget for the Roanoke City Public Schools budget.

The Roanoke City School Board will be meeting today after the Roanoke City Council made changes to how the city funds public schools.

Roanoke City Council is voting today on its proposed budget of more than $403 million in general funds that could impact schools, public safety, and the meals tax.

Roanoke City Public Schools leaders say enrollment is low so far for their elementary and middle school summer school programming.

In correspondence first reported by the Roanoke Rambler and obtained by 10 News through a records request, city and school leaders traded harsh words over spending.

Summer is right around the corner, and Roanoke City Public Schools is helping students prepare for what’s next.

Roanoke City Public Schools officially opened their new William B. Robertson administration building this afternoon.

This year, Virginia Tech’s Cornerstone Alumni teamed up with Brandon Oaks to supply personal grooming packages for Roanoke City Public School students who are low-income, homeless or housing insecure.

Multiple public schools in Roanoke City are closing early due to power outages that do not have an estimated restoration time.

A nearly century-old building in Roanoke, known to many as the former main office of Roanoke City Public Schools, is set to undergo a major transformation. The site, however, holds deeper significance for the community as it originally served as an all-Black high school built in 1928. Roanoke City Public Schools held a ceremony Friday to commemorate its historical importance and celebrate its future as a Community Empowerment Center.

Budget conversations continue between Roanoke City and Roanoke City Public Schools.

The spotlight is on Roanoke City Public Schools as the district potentially faces millions of dollars in budget cuts.

Children in Roanoke are celebrating the magic of reading with blankets, PJs, and book characters.

A Roanoke City mother says bullying led to her daughter being hospitalized, and she worries not enough is being done to protect her.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.

Roanoke City Public Schools have made significant strides in addressing their transportation challenges. After experiencing initial setbacks, the district is now successfully ensuring students arrive at school on time.

A local high school teacher has been given a presidential award for excellence in mathematics and science teaching.

Several school districts across the Commonwealth will be receiving thousands of dollars to make sure students can start their day off with a full stomach.

Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke experienced a temporary lockdown Tuesday morning due to police activity on Avenel Avenue.

Roanoke City Police and school administrators are investigating a rumor of a threat circulating but have found no evidence that a threat has been made.

Roanoke City Police and school administrators are investigating a rumor of a threat circulating but have found no evidence that a threat has been made.

A Roanoke City School teacher was arrested on Wednesday following an online undercover chat operation that the Investigations Division of the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office conducted with whom they suspected to be a sexual predator.

James Breckinridge Middle School will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 17 as the Roanoke Police Department and administrators work to investigate a social media threat.

One venue the school division is looking at for the new high school is the Jefferson Center

Both city high schools are at overcapacity currently with an expectation they will grow in the coming years.

Documents the school board will talk about at a workshop Tuesday night include increasing classroom space at the high schools so more than 2,000 students can attend each or building a third high school.

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Roanoke City Public Schools students are kicking off their first week of school, and the new year is bringing new changes.

School starts Tuesday, Aug. 20 for Roanoke City Public School kids, but there’s something a little different kids will need to wear.

Roanoke City Public Schools students experiencing housing instability are going to be gifted backpacks full of food and school supplies to kick the school year off.

Roanoke City Public Schools has announced bus routes for the upcoming year, and more than 130 parents took to social media to voice their concerns.

A new year means new changes coming to Roanoke City Public Schools. This year, middle schools will now start at 9:30 a.m. and the YMCA is stepping in to help with a new before school program.

Roanoke City Public Schools, Salem City Public Schools, Roanoke County Public Schools and Craig County Public Schools are all partnering with Walmart’s Load The Bus program again during Tax-Free weekend this August.

Roanoke County Public Schools are partnering with Walmart’s Load The Bus program again during Tax-Free weekend this August.

A community is in mourning after a Roanoke teen was shot and killed in Myrtle Beach. He was in the area to play in a basketball tournament over the weekend.

If you’re hoping to voice your concerns and provide input on potential cell phone policy changes at Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS), Wednesday is the last day to do so.

Roanoke City Public Schools students are getting a head start on their futures with a new program.

The Roanoke YMCA is releasing updated details about the new before-school program that they will hold this fall.

A before-school program for middle schoolers is coming to local YMCA’s, according to a Facebook post by Roanoke City Public Schools.

Roanoke Police said a teenage boy has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that left another teenage boy dead Wednesday afternoon.

As transportation continues to be debated in Roanoke City Schools, school leaders have proposed solutions for the 2024-25 school year based on feedback from the community, according to school leaders.

Safety is top of mind for Roanoke City Schools, especially after a school year filled with threats, and safety concerns. That’s why they’re looking into student ID badges.

The AI units can screen up to 3,600 people per hour, providing faster threat detection compared to metal detectors.

Brian Civitts is being held at the Botetourt County Jail.

Lynchburg is changing some school start times for the 2024-2025 school year.

Parents are taking to social media with their concerns over proposed schedule changes in Roanoke City.

Back in February, Roanoke City Public Schools asked for the communities’ input for transportation adjustments and procedures for cell phone usage, now those results are in.

The Charles W. Day Technical Education Center is part of RCPS’ Equity in Action Plan.

Going to school six days a week can be rough, but that’s exactly what Roanoke City Public Schools is offering some of its students.

A new summer school program is coming to Roanoke City Public Schools to try to keep at-risk students on track and prevent gun violence.

Zum held a hiring event in Roanoke Tuesday, and plans to hold an event once a month.

A new school summer program is coming to Roanoke City Public Schools, with a mission to prevent gun violence and gang activity.

10 News is digging into how Roanoke City Public Schools tracks and reports data about school threats, violence and crime.

The City of Roanoke is eager to hire at Wednesday’s job fair at the Berglund Center.

10 News sat down with Vice Mayor Joe Cobb to understand the city's position on school funding in the event of a surplus.

The Roanoke City School Board and City Council have met over the last several months to discuss the school's budget.

Roanoke City Public Schools and Roanoke College came together to celebrate “Read Across America Day” while also highlighting a unique partnership.

Roanoke City Public Schools say the district's 24/7 safety tip line helped police track down and arrest those responsible for making school threats.

The school division says they'll continue to have conversations regarding the damaging effects of school threats.

A 15-year-old boy is now facing charges in connection with the “copycat” school threats made toward Roanoke schools on social media, according to police.

Out of an abundance of caution, Roanoke Catholic School will be closed on Friday due to threats that have been circulating throughout our region.

Out of an abundance of caution, Roanoke Catholic School will be closed on Friday due to threats that have been circulating throughout our region.

10 News spoke with parents and Mayor Sherman Lea about the threats made against Roanoke City Public Schools.

The charge against a 35-year-old man who was accused of posting threatening messages to local schools has been dismissed in the Roanoke City General District.

There will be an increased police presence at some Roanoke City Schools on Thursday as local law enforcement works to investigate threats, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

Roanoke City Public Schools will be closed Thursday as local law enforcement works to investigate social media threats, according to school officials.

Roanoke City Public School has its eyes on a new transportation provider.

As the 2024 Virginia General Assembly session continues, educators are supporting bills that could improve classrooms.

Concerned parents have been reaching out to 10 News about where the accused 5th grader now goes to school.

“Any individuals named in a threat will be involved in the restoration and decision-making process.”

Parents of students at Grandin Court Elementary School in Roanoke shared their concerns after hearing of a school threat, and the school district's response.

Students and staff at Crystal Spring Elementary School were evacuated on Thursday afternoon due to a bomb threat, according to the school division.

Parents tell 10 News the incident first took place back in October, but now they're sounding the alarm after they learned the child could return to school.

Santa Claus paid an early visit to the Star City to spend some time at William Fleming High School.

Roanoke City Public Schools has announced the 2024 Teacher of the Year recipient.

Roanoke City Schools is partnering with Hazel Health to provide free mental health care to all students.

Griffith's teaching and coaching career spanned 50 years, including two decades at Roanoke City Schools.