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.

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

Giles County Public School officials announced Monday that it would be delaying the start of the school year until Sep. 2.

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.

Several Verizon Wireless stores across our area had their 13th annual backpack giveaway today.

Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Departments are offering school-required immunizations for students in need of required vaccines over the coming weeks.

Jim Ryan, the President of the University of Virginia, who issued his resignation last week, confirmed his last day will be on July 11.

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.

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

Today is national pay it forward day and students at John. P. Fishwick Middle School did just that.

The Bedford County School Board is facing a deficit and reviewing next year’s budget for necessary changes.

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.

Helicopters and eggs were the talk of the day at Glen Cove Elementary School in Roanoke

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.

The Roanoke County Public School’s Backpack Run returned for its 12th year!

Local lawmakers issued statements regarding President Trump's recent executive order that ordered the closure of the Department of Education.

Former astronaut and engineer Leland Melvin spoke with elementary school students about fueling those dreams through reading.

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is highlighting their emergency preparedness programs in honor of Red Cross Month.

Lisa Coons, Virginia’s Superintendent of Public Instruction announced her resignantion on Friday,

Mountain Gateway Community College has extended their application deadline for the MG-TEC IT Academy to May 1.

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.

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.

A Shawsville Middle School teacher has been recognized for her exceptional work in education by receiving the prestigious Milken Educator Award.

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.

Mountain Gateway Community College has extended their application deadline for the MG-TEC IT Academy to March 15.

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.

Five years ago, the Bedford Middle School building was intentionally set ablaze.

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.

As winter weather approaches, schools in our region are taking steps to ensure the safety of students and staff.

Closings for Sunday

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.

An 18-year-old student has been charged after he brought a gun to school Wednesday.

Grayson County Schools announced they will be closed on Monday, September 30 and Tuesday, October 1.

Due to the ongoing impacts of Helene, multiple schools will be closed or delayed on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

This month’s Education Impact Award winner has a passion for pets, and she brings that inside of the classroom with her.

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.

A new report from the Department of Education shows that chronic absenteeism is down, and local districts are crediting the success to a variety of initiatives.

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.

Kids will soon be headed back to class, and while this time of year can get expensive, Virginia’s tax free weekend is here to help. The holiday begins on Friday.

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

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

Lynchburg will no longer have the LCS Virtual Academy after this school year.

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.

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.

HLA held its 5th annual winter camp this week at Eureka Park Rec Center

Roanoke County community members are continuing to voice their opinions about recently passed LGBTQ+ school policies.

Roanoke City Schools will now start and end at different times from each other.

See how the Solutionaries team addresses educational challenges to exploring food insecurity and behavioral interventions.

A joint school board and city council meeting was held in Lynchburg Tuesday to discuss the future of the division's facilities.

Health and school leaders are working together to prevent your kids from getting sick when returning to the classroom.

Back-to-school festivities continue around the region this weekend.

Back-to-school season is approaching, and several local organizations are offering events to support students ahead of their return to the classroom.

The school division has worked with the City of Lynchburg and a team of consultants to draft four possible scenarios.

With school letting out for the summer, some families are looking for ways to stretch their grocery budget.

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 district hired a team of attendance agents to find the cause of why students were not coming to school.

Authorities said a social media threat thought to be aimed at Chatham High School in Pittsylvania County 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.

Craig County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 30 so students and staff can attend the funeral for a beloved teacher.

Lynchburg City Schools has been awarded an $8.4 million federal grant to better support students with their mental health needs.

The Virginia Department of Education is under scrutiny for proposed revisions to the History and Social Science Standards of Learning.

Wednesday marked the beginning of the Early Signing Period, and Franklin County had four athletes put pen to paper.

To simulate our democratic process, a government class at Roanoke Catholic held a mock debate for the Sixth Congressional District.

Roanoke City Public Schools have started a plan to examine boundaries and redistricting.

Armoured One builds special glass to slow down an attacker and provide more time for students and teachers to get to safety.

The new Montgomery County Schools superintendent intends to have an open dialogue with parents and teachers as he prepares to take office.

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.

Educators said despite the rise, SOL passing rates are still not back to what they were pre-pandemic

Amherst County Public Schools welcomed teachers back Monday for the 2022-2023 school year with an active shooter training.

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.

Alexa, play “Graduation (Friends Forever) by Vitamin C!

Pulaski County and Roanoke and Lynchburg Cities are all distributing two free meals to students a day.

In the wake of Tuesday’s bathroom shooting at a Roanoke middle school, parents were left with many questions.

A school system official says the more support they get, the more they can provide to teachers and students

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.

Rockbridge County is hosting a school bus driver training class from 5pm to 9pm from January 31st to February 5th.

Schools are getting some much-needed funding to keep students fed.

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.

Nationwide supply chain issues continue to threaten local school lunch programs.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ charter school will relocate to a larger campus in New York City.

LCS hosted its first hiring event this fall to fill some big gaps.