After six years leading Roanoke City Public Schools through a pandemic, learning challenges and major changes in education, Superintendent Dr. Verletta White is reflecting on her tenure and the work she says remains ahead before she steps down.
Roanoke City Public Schools in a social media post on Thursday, said that the Roanoke Police Department is investigating after a Patrick Henry High School practice field was damaged on Monday.
As families across Roanoke search for early learning options, the Kirk Family YMCA is expanding its childcare offerings with a new preschool program aimed at helping three-year-olds build foundational skills before entering kindergarten.
After more than three decades in public education, including seven years leading Roanoke City Public Schools through one of the most transformative periods in its history, Superintendent Dr. Verletta White announced that she will retire at the end of the 2026-27 school year.
Roanoke City Public Schools has approved the budget for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
Gas prices have hit everybody hard these days. Rising costs at the pump mean that everyone is starting to allocate their budgets a little differently. This is no different for local school districts - specifically, the bus drivers.
Roanoke City Public Schools is rolling out the first phase of a multi-year plan to redraw attendance zones ā a change that could change where some elementary students attend school as soon as fall 2026.
Roanoke City Public Schools is reviewing attendance zones in order to tackle issues of overcrowding in some of their elementary schools.
Officials say a combination of small revenue increases and spending cuts closed the remaining $5 million shortfall.
The program helps introduce Roanoke City Public School kids to good habits early, which can help limit the amount of gun violence amongst even the youngest of students.
The program helps introduce Roanoke City Public School kids to good habits early, which can help limit the amount of gun violence amongst even the youngest of students.
Approximately 170 positions will be eliminated across Roanoke City Public Schools as the division works to address an ongoing funding gap, according to school officials. Of those, about 65 positions are currently filled.
Approximately 170 positions will be eliminated across Roanoke City Public Schools as the division works to address an ongoing funding gap, according to school officials. Of those, about 65 positions are currently filled.
Roanoke City Council and School Board held a joint meeting Monday afternoon to talk through where the school system stands, and budget pressure.
For the past three years, James Breckinridge and Lucy Addison have operated on a 75-minute āblockā period during their school year. Now, Roanoke City Public Schools will be pivoting the rest of their schools to this function.
Roanoke City Public Schools announced Tuesday that it had been awarded a grant from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management to upgrade its emergency shelter capacity at Patrick Henry and William Fleming High Schools by building a solar-powered microgrid.
Roanoke City Public Schools is working to finalize the 2026-27 budget before a March 10 deadline as it faces a $16.5 million shortfall that could force deep program and staff cuts.
Monterey Elementary School will be opening two hours late on Thursday due to a power outage in the area, according to Roanoke City school officials.
Parents are voicing serious concerns as Roanoke City Public Schools grapples with a significant budget deficit, prompting discussions of widespread cuts that could affect everything from transportation to staff.
Professional pickleball players are helping Roanoke students discover that math can be as exciting as a fast-paced rally on the court.
Roanoke City Schools and Roanoke County Schools have comprehensive approaches when deciding on cancellations, with early morning road crews and constant communication.
A Roanoke father says his son endured months of bullying at James Madison Middle School, resulting in serious injuries and prompting the family to consider moving from their home.
Community-led ābike busesā this fall brought students to school by bicycle at Roanoke Cityās Crystal Spring Elementary School and Morningside Elementary School.
A Roanoke City school bus was involved in an incident Wednesday morning while stopping to pick up students on its morning route, according to school officials.
Roanoke City Public Schools officials are grappling with overcrowding and seeking long-term solutions as student populations continue to rise, particularly among younger age groups.
In January, Governor Glenn Youngkinās cell phone order took effect statewide, aimed at reducing distractions, bullying, and improving student mental health. In August, Roanoke City Public Schools expanded the ābell-to-bellā 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.
Community empowerment ā itās in the name. Friday, Alcova Mortgage gifted Roanoke City Public Schools $10,000 to support the districtās new Community Empowerment Center.
Thanks to the success of the āLoad the Busā event, free school supplies were available for dozens of families who may not have been able to buy them otherwise.
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.
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 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 administrationās 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 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 itās 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.
The City of Roanoke will meet today to discuss an amendment to the 2024-2025 annual budget for the Roanoke City Public Schools budget.
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.
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.
This year, Virginia Techās 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.
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.
A Roanoke City mother says bullying led to her daughter being hospitalized, and she worries not enough is being done to protect her.
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.
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 Sheriffās 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.
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.
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 Walmartās 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 youāre 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.
