STEM professions are in growing demand in Southwest Virginia, and in response to the region’s need for stronger career opportunities in the field, Mountain Gateway Community College launched their new MG-TEC IT Academy.
The Virginia Department of Education has awarded $12 million in School Security Equipment Grants to 433 schools in 99 school divisions to enhance safety across the Commonwealth.
Giles County Public Schools offered a program for families to sign up for free bi-weekly food distribution throughout the summer, which seemed to be a success for the community!
Last Tuesday, Giles County schools returned from summer break after a two-week delay. Schools in the district were still under construction to address some much-needed improvements.
If you’re looking for a way to keep your kids safe this school year, the Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office has you covered with its Ident-A-Kid program.
Grayson County classrooms will be filled with students next week. They rely on the Mount Rogers Community Services Board for what is called therapeutic day treatment — a kind of intensive mental health support that helps traditional school counselors.
As students return to the classroom and families get back to routine, the issue of bullying is once again taking center stage in Virginia.
Franklin County High School announced on Monday that Tony Gill, a special education teacher and the head coach of the FCHS girls’ basketball team, has passed away.
Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Departments are offering school-required immunizations for students in need of required vaccines over the coming weeks.
Minnick Schools has received a $500,000+ grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to invest in telehealth and classroom technology.
At Christiansburg Middle School, the sixth-grade Career Investigations class has launched a community garden aimed at helping address food insecurity in the area while fostering a sense of community and teaching valuable gardening skills. Over the past month, students have been diligently caring for the plants and learning about the importance of agriculture.
Callaway Elementary School’s long-running Girls Empowerment Club is closing out the school year with an inspiring event aimed at connecting students with local women leaders.
Virginia Tech’s 2025 spring commencement ceremonies for the main campus begin on May 14, and thousands of students are set to graduate over the week.
Emotions ran high Thursday night during an explosive Roanoke County School Board meeting, just weeks after the suicide of a 10-year-old girl who was allegedly bullied.
The fate of TC Miller Elementary School has now been decided. The school will be shut down and turned into a hub for 10 Pre-K classes after a 6-3 vote Tuesday evening.
A bomb threat at Carter Bank in Independence has impacted multiple schools in the area, according to Kelly Wilmore, the Superintendent at Grayson County Public Schools.
Local lawmakers issued statements regarding President Trump's recent executive order that ordered the closure of the Department of Education.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is highlighting their emergency preparedness programs in honor of Red Cross Month.
Hidden Valley High School Teacher Matt Neale is receiving praise after becoming a recipient of the Virginia Teacher of the Year Award for Region 6.
As snow days pile up, school districts are working hard to ensure students complete the school year on time. Virginia mandates a minimum of 180 instructional days or 990 instructional hours.
The Virginia High School League announced on Monday that they will no longer allow trans athletes to participate in women’s sports, a reversal of their previous decision.
Grayson County Public Schools is taking proactive steps to enhance safety and preparedness by installing Lockdown Blessing Buckets in classrooms across the county.
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 Lynchburg middle school is on lockdown following reports of a student possibly in possession of a gun, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Multiple schools in our area have closed this week due to a flu outbreak that has affected students and staff. Snow Creek Elementary, Christian Heritage Academy, and Natural Bridge Elementary have temporarily closed due to the outbreak.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools has made significant progress in their initiative to curb chronic absenteeism in their schools.
PowerSchool, an international provider of education administration software, suffered a cybersecurity incident in December that may have impacted Botetourt County Public Schools data, BCPS said on Thursday.
Franklin County is reeling as parents call for accountability in the wake of school bus driver Matthew Davis's arrest for alleged sexual misconduct with minors.
School’s back in session for Southwest Virginia schools, and as you’re busy getting your little ones out the door in the morning, it can be tempting to put everything in their backpacks. However, doctors are urging parents to think twice.
As more and more localities are using the technology, or talking about adding the technology, the Solutionaries team is working for you on if it’s really a solution to the speeding problem.
A Michigan jury convicted a school shooter’s mother of involuntary manslaughter Tuesday in a first-of-its-kind trial to determine whether she had any responsibility in the deaths of four students in 2021.
In one city, you don't serve your time at home. There's a center dedicated to teaching students coping skills during their suspension.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office says after an investigation of a possible threat to a Henry County high school, it has been deemed not credible.
The halls at Clifton Middle School were empty on Friday. Out of an abundance of caution, the school was closed after a student allegedly made a threat.
Lynchburg City Schools has been awarded an $8.4 million federal grant to better support students with their mental health needs.
Virginia is expanding eligibility for free meals during the 2022-2023 school year through funding provided by the General Assembly in the state budget. Students with families at or below 185% of the federal poverty level are eligible for free meals. Previously, students from families with an income at or below 130% of the poverty level were eligible for free meals.
The Rescue Mission partnered with Parkway Church on the Mountain to give 110 teachers a chance to collect school supplies.
As summer break soon ends and focus shifts to the new school year, Franklin County Public Schools is in need dire need of help getting students to the classroom.
After nearly 60 years of service to five regions, Wytheville Community College continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of communities with new career and manufacturing training needs.
In the wake of Tuesday’s bathroom shooting at a Roanoke middle school, parents were left with many questions.
School mask mandates in Virginia would end on March 1 if the General Assembly adopts amendments made by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to just-passed legislation on the issue.
As the omicron variant spreads across the united states, the former director of the CDC is laying out guidance for parents with children returning to school.
