On Aug. 15, many schools in the New River Valley began their school year — but with a significant change.

Over the weekend, we loaded the bus, and now it’s time to get those supplies to students. 10 News Photojournalist Greg Moore gives us a look at the unload.

The link between social media, anxiety, depression and suicide — that’s what a community panel discussed tonight in Roanoke.

Nurturing Young Minds Childcare, a facility developed by Danville Public Schools, held its ribbon-cutting ceremony today. The center will serve infants through preschool-aged children.

A new poll finds few Americans support allowing religious schools to become tax-funded public charter schools.

On the 105th day of what was supposed to be a 60-day legislative session, Florida lawmakers passed a bill to allow charter schools to “co-locate” inside traditional public schools.

Botetourt County Public Schools released a statement regarding a recent cybersecurity incident that may have included data from students.

The Roanoke City Public School board will be meeting Tuesday to discuss both an update to their Strategic Plan and the 2025-2026 school budget.

A Roanoke County teacher is being honored at the state level.

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

Unfortunately, cyber bullying and online predators are getting more common. But there are ways to keep kids safe.

In a recent discussion with a counselor, it was emphasized that bullying doesn’t just impact individual families; it’s a community issue that requires collective action. Experts say much more needs to be done to shut down bullying before it leads to irreversible outcomes.

Montgomery county public schools need to make some hard decisions as they are short almost 3 million dollars in their budget.

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,

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

579,085 drivers were caught blasting through school zones and construction sites across the state, bringing in almost $34 million in fines, according to a January 2025 Virginia State Police Department report.

The Virginia Department of Education announced they would be expanding literacy efforts for students in areas that have the most need.

Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings.

Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings.

Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings.

Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings.

Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings.

Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings.

The Bedford County school board met earlier this evening to finalize its budget request, amidst concerns about cuts to important programs.

Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings.

Students from across the Roanoke valley are getting new opportunities to learn outside the classroom in the student registered apprenticeship program.

Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings.

Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings.

Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings.

Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings.

Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings.

Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings.

The snow may be mostly gone, but many kids in our region haven't been able to return to the classroom because of icy roads.

Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings.

Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings.

Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings.

Here is a list of school closings and delays for Monday, Jan. 6.

Here is a list of school closings and delays for Monday, Jan. 6.

Here is a list of school closings and delays for Monday, Jan. 6.

Some schools in our region will be either closed or delayed on Friday, Dec. 6 due to wintry conditions.

Some schools in our region will be either closed or delayed on Thursday, Dec. 5 due to wintry conditions.

Lynchburg City Schools has a new alternative transportation program, called the Missed Bus Pickup program, helping kids get to school on time in the mornings with the main goal of helping with attendance.

From students facing issues with friends to even what other people say about them online bullying in schools can be a major problem.

Martinsville Police Department wants people to slow down at all its schools, so it installed speed enforcement cameras.

The Virginia Department of Education is releasing its final guidance on Monday to make schools in the Commonwealth cell phone-free.

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.

Under the new policy, teachers won't be able to allow cell phones at all during classroom time

Lynchburg City Public Schools have recently announced they will be providing free school breakfasts and lunches to all attending students.

The Virginia Department of Education will be holding a Commonwealth Conversation on July 31 to talk with locals about the future of their attempt at cell-phone free education.

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

This year's budget invests a record $21.6 billion in education.

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.

The Golden Apple is the highest award given to a Roanoke County teacher.

Multiple schools in our region have announced a 2-hour delay after severe weather hit much of our area Thursday night.

10 News is breaking down where speed enforcement cameras are catching drivers.

The Bedford County School Board is giving community members a chance to be a part of the conversation regarding changes to Bedford County Schools.

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

Fake pills laced with fentanyl are making their way into Virginia schools.

The school district is facing a $3.7 million deficit after the state cut some of its funding.

The district is facing a $17.7 million deficit in the upcoming budget because of rising costs and less money from the state

Lynchburg school leaders highlighted some of the achievements made this school year during the annual State of Lynchburg City Schools address.

Chronic absenteeism was top of mind for the Virginia Board of Education while discussing ways to measure schools' success Wednesday.

Across the nation, teacher shortages continue, and Virginia is no different.

In November, the board rejected a $10,000 grant paying for the features of the room along with other items.

Pulaski County Public Schools has fallen victim to a cybercriminal attack.

While no one in our area won big Wednesday night, a Virginia Lottery spokesperson said that the Commonwealth still benefited.

Roanoke police are investigating a report of indecent exposure towards a juvenile at a bus stop.

In an effort to address school bus issues in Roanoke, school leaders released a new pickup schedule.

Leaders in Botetourt County Public Schools said they have no open teaching vacancies for the 2023-2024 school year.They used several tactics like using social media to attract talent to teach in the school system.

School is back in session, and Roanoke City parents are expressing frustration after seeing some bus issues the first couple of days.

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

Local districts and their school resource officers said you can play a role in protecting our kids.

A local mortgage company lends a helping hand as another school year gets ready to kick off in Roanoke City.

Roanoke City Public Schools leaders are hoping they’ve solved bus issues once and for all. This year, they’re implementing the staggered bell schedule.

Charlotte County Public Schools consists of Randolph-Henry High School, one middle school and three elementary schools.

Appomattox County Public Schools serves around 2,300 students in four schools. Much of their upgrades were part of the remodel and addition to the high school.

Local school districts are prepping for a big weekend as they host the annual “Load the Bus” event at local Walmart's.

Free breakfast and lunch will be available to some students in Montgomery County.

Local school districts are prepping for a big weekend as they host the annual “Load the Bus” event at local Walmart's.

Cellphone video shows people chanting "protect trans kids" while one person was taken away in handcuffs at Thursday night’s Roanoke County School Board meeting.

Sherry Howard, the mother of a transgender daughter, says she is worried about the new policies regarding transgender students.

Franklin County Board of Supervisors met for a work session on Tuesday to discuss how to pay for a permanent SRO in each elementary school.

A local school district is back up and running after becoming a victim of a cyber attack. The threat forced Franklin County Schools to close on Monday.

Radford school leaders are wanting to make sure your child gets a proper education and they want to do that by ensuring teachers have better planning times.

Montgomery County schools are receiving less than half of what they asked for from the county.

A new tax rate in the city have some public services questions what impact it will have on them.

Governor Glenn Youngkin wants parents to feel safe when children are in schools.

Radford City Public Schools are delaying start times next year in an effort to retain teachers.

Roanoke County Police Department and Roanoke County schools are prioritizing safety in the classroom.

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s response about his model policies on transgender students are in the national spotlight today.

Montgomery County Public Schools is responding after a parent voiced her concerns of what she called, pornographic material in one of the school libraries.

Former Superintendent Dr. Mark Miear is responding after the Montgomery County school board commented on remarks he made in early 2022.

Lynchburg City Schools received nearly $10 million in federal funding to purchase 25 new electric school buses.

Maury River Middle School will be closed Monday, Feb. 20 due to a water pipe issue, school division officials said.

Lynchburg City Schools opens a new Restorative Suspension Center

Students at Dublin Elementary School hosted WSLS 10′s Duke Carter Thursday.

Roanoke County Schools say they are not as affected as other divisions throughout the commonwealth.

Leesville Road Elementary School in Campbell County will be letting students out early Thursday due to an ‘unidentifiable odor,’ school officials say.