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Rockingham County School Board seeks dismissal of former principal’s lawsuit

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Rockingham County School Board is asking a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit filed by the former principal of Peak View Elementary School. Joseph Kapuchuck filed the lawsuit after he was fired in August 2024, claiming it was in retaliation for...

Rockingham County, VA · 1d
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C-Ville Weekly

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Numbers of immigrant school children fall in county, city schools

Two years ago, there were 786 immigrant youth—defined as students born abroad who’ve spent less than three years in U.S. schools—enrolled in Albemarle County Public Schools. This year, there are 447, a 43 percent drop. The departures contributed to a 2 percent population decline in county schools...

Albemarle County, VA · 1d
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The News Leader

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Local students explore teaching as Virginia vacancies decline

FISHERSVILLE — Walking into a classroom full of students who are considering being teachers delighted Ryan Barber. The Waynesboro assistant superintendent was part of a group that answered questions from students in the Teachers for Tomorrow programs at Valley Career and Technical Center and the Shenandoah Valley Governor's School in Fishersville at the end of October. It was the second straight year the panel of superintendents and central office was hosted by the programs, giving students a chance to ask questions of those in leadership positions in Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro. Barber believes programs like Teachers for Tomorrow can plant seeds that hopefully grow in the years to come, eventually producing more and more teachers in area classrooms. Part of Barber's job is recruiting and hiring staff for Waynesboro Public Schools. Finding teachers is never easy, although according to the The Virginia Department of Education the numbers are improving. Since 2023, teacher vacancies across Virginia have dropped by almost 36% . In Region 5, which includes the Shenandoah Valley, the teacher vacancy rate is 1.4%, lower than the state rate of 2.5%. Those are good signs and programs like Teachers for Tomorrow can help identify students who are interested

Waynesboro, VA · 1d

theflucobeat.com

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Varsity Football Prepares to Host First Playoff Game in 45 Years

The varsity football season has flown by, with the Flucos going 9-1 in the season and hosting their first playoff game in 45 years. The Flucos will face the East Rockingham Eagles at Fluvanna on Nov. 13 at 7:00 p.m., aiming to leave on a high note. FCHS varsity football...

Elkton, VA · 3d
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virginiascope.com

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Virginia Democrats weigh another push to give universities independent legal counsel

Virginia Senate Democrats are weighing whether to reintroduce legislation in 2027 to allow Virginia universities to hire their own legal counsel so they may better protect themselves from federal pressure. Their consideration comes amid a wave of departures at President Donald Trump’s Justice Department — which pressured and investigated Virginia...

Virginia · 15h

WHSV

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Harrisonburg principal shaves head for students after absentee rate drops

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) -Stone Spring Elementary School Principal Norris Bunn followed through on his promise to shave his head after students successfully reduced absences at the school. According to Bunn, the school had seen 11% of students suffering from chronic absenteeism back in 2025. However, he said this competition helped...

Harrisonburg, VA · 2d

WHSV

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Charlie Obaugh Auto Group Student Athlete of the Week: Gage Gutierrez

STRASBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Strasburg football has never shied away from running the football on Friday nights. In order to establish the run game, it starts up front with the offensive line, especially with having someone like senior Gage Gutierrez paving the way. “He’s been playing since a freshman, and...

Strasburg, VA · 14h

WRIC - ABC 8News

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2026 High School Football Playoff Preview

The Virginia high school football playoffs are set to begin on Friday, Nov. 13. Around 30 Central Virginia teams will make an appearance in the first round.

Virginia · 16h

High School On SI

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Virginia High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 10, 2026)

George Washington finishes with an undefeated regular season and earns a place in the Virginia High School Football Top 25 state rankings as the postseason is set to get underway.

Virginia · 2d

WTKR News 3

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High school football playoff pairings, schedules unveiled

It's win or go home time on the high school gridiron as the playoffs kick off around Virginia this week. Plenty of Hampton Roads squads enter the postseason with state title hopes.

Virginia · 1d

Cardinal News

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VHSL announces final list of 2026 football playoff brackets

The playoffs begin Friday, with state championship games the weekend of Dec. 11-12. The post VHSL announces final list of 2026 football playoff brackets appeared first on Cardinal News .

Virginia · 2d

WSET

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First-round playoff matchups set for area high school football teams

(WSET) — The road to the state championships begins Friday as high school football teams across Central and Southwest Virginia open the playoffs. Here’s a look at our area’s first-round pairings and who each team will face. Some of the brackets are not finalized. We will update...

Virginia · 2d

The News-Gazette

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Cougars Drop ‘Cats, 34-12

The Rockbridge County High School football team concluded its season with a 34-12 road loss to Shenandoah District rival Alleghany on Friday night at Casey Field in Covington. With the loss, the Wildcats completed their second consecutive winless season, going 0-10 overall and 0-8 district. Dating back to the start of last fall, the Wildcats have lost 20 games in a row.

Rockbridge County, VA · 2d

WRIC - ABC 8News

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8Sports Blitz Round 1 Playoff Schedule

The 2026 VHSL playoffs kick off Friday, November 13. Here is the list of games involving central Virginia schools.

Virginia · 1d

GW Hatchet

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Officials release five-year roadmap detailing Virginia campus relocation plan

Officials on Wednesday released a five-year roadmap outlining the transition schedule of different programs, offices, schools and departments from the Virginia Science and Technology Campus after the University sold the property in February. The 83-page plan, which gives a detailed breakdown of the 15 units impacted by the transition including...

Washington, DC · 1d

texasmetronews.com

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HBCU LOVE: UNCF November 2026: Nationwide Giving & HBCU Scholarships

WASHINGTON — UNCF November 2026 fundraising and community initiatives will bring together alumni, businesses, faith organizations and education supporters nationwide to expand college opportunities and strengthen historically Black colleges and universities. As Americans enter a season traditionally associated with gratitude, generosity and service, the United Negro College Fund is...

Virginia · 1d

The 74

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Virginia Report Reveals Gaps in Access to Career and Technical Education

Virginia’s career and technical education review found regional disparities in access to courses and credentials, according to a state report released Oct. 1. State agencies recommend expanding credentials in underserved areas, prioritizing high-demand fields, strengthening employer partnerships, and improving data transparency to better align student training with workforce needs. During the last legislative session, the […]

Virginia · 1d

whro.org

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Proposed tax hikes for school construction meet mixed results across Virginia

Earlier this year, Virginia’s General Assembly passed a budgetthat allowed Virginia’s localities to put tax referendums on the ballot. Voters in 47 localities across the commonwealth had an optional sales tax referendum to help fund school capital projects, including new construction and renovations. In last week’s election, 15...

Virginia · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Why NC public schools close on Veterans Day while some neighbors stay open

Veterans Day is a required school holiday for North Carolina’s 1.5 million public school students, but students in some neighboring states will have a regular school day Wednesday. A longstanding state law makes North Carolina’s approach different from Virginia and South Carolina. FULL STORY: Why public schools are closed on Veterans Day in NC, but not in some states Here are key takeaways: State law requires it. Veterans Day is the only holiday under North Carolina statute that requires public schools to close. Classes can be held on other holidays like Presidents’ Day and Memorial Day, though many districts schedule teacher workdays then. The law only applies to traditional-calendar schools, but charter schools usually also close on Veterans Day. No school on Sundays. State law also bars public schools from holding classes on Sundays. Neighboring states differ. Virginia and South Carolina allow classes on Veterans Day. South Carolina law requires at least one hour of instruction honoring veterans, with schools that close observing the holiday the next day. Observances still happen. North Carolina schools typically hold events honoring veterans around the holiday, and state law designates November as Veterans’ History Awareness Month. A large veteran population. North Carolina was home

North Carolina · 2d

thewesternhemisphere.org

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New Grading Policy Leaves Students Frustrated

The new grading policy is among the many new policies being implemented in the 2026-2027 school year. The new grading policy contains rules regarding what teachers can assign and how the students’ grades will be weighted. The original grading policy was changed in 2020 with the superintendent at the time, and the Office of Instruction and Strategic Planning worked on the grading policy and grading handbook. The handbook at the time did not outline the policies very clearly, and schools were implementing them themselves.

Albemarle County, VA · 2d