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Virginia Board of Education to meet Sept. 23-24 in Henrico

The Virginia Board of Education will meet Sept. 23 and 24 at Reynolds Community College’s Parham Road Campus, 1651 East Parham Road in Henrico. The board will convene at 9 a.m. Sept. 23 before entering a closed session under Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711. A work

Henrico County, VA · 09-22

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Recent dining changes are making students’ lives harder

Geronimo Ritcheson ’29 is a freshman eyeing a major for government or public policy. He’s involved in various organizations such as William and Mary Young Democrats, Theodore Roosevelt Society and Apologetics Club. The views expressed in the article are the author’s own. As the average twamp who...

Williamsburg, VA · 09-22

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Inside the revival of AP Art History

This school year, the art curriculum expands further and reintroduces: Advance Placement Art History. Taught by Rachel Principe, this class highlights over 250 pieces of artwork, ranging from global prehistorical cave art to modern-day sculptures, focusing on the many qualities and the historical context that contribute to its significance. The...

Midlothian, VA · 09-21

Henrico Citizen

Henrico Scholastic Sports Ticker — Sept. 21, 2026

A roundup of recent results, achievements and other news and notes from Henrico County public- and private-school teams. Varina High School Varina defeated Hermitage 37-6 Friday in football a matchup of Henrico teams. The Blue Devils improved to 4-0. Douglas S. Freeman High School Freeman defeated Prince

Henrico County, VA · 09-21

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3 Virginia Colleges Rank in ‘U.S. News & World Report’ 2027 Top 100 List

Three of the commonwealth’s schools have landed in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the nation’s top colleges. The University of Virginia held its No. 26 ranking on the list from last year. Virginia Tech and William & Mary tied again on this year’s list, dropping one spot from No. 51 to No. 52. Virginia Tech also ranked No. 42 among the most innovative schools.

Virginia · 09-22

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Dedicated to sobriety: 10 graduates in Piedmont Regional Jail’s recovery program

Inside Piedmont Regional Jail, a graduation ceremony marked a milestone for 10 men and women working toward long-term sobriety. Three women and seven men graduated from the jail’s Successful Living Program, a 12-week recovery initiative through the McShin Foundation and Crossroads Community Services Board.

Farmville, VA · 09-18

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911 calls to Henrico schools amid ongoing problem with hot classrooms; teachers fear speaking out

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Henrico County Public Schools employees and parents are raising concerns about the health effects of hot classrooms as 911 call records show multiple emergencies, possibly linked to heat, at county schools this month. On Sept. 3, a 911 call came into Henrico emergency dispatchers from Varina...

Henrico County, VA · 09-19

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Vowels and Her “Little Angels”

With 171 staff members at FCHS, there are some teachers students may never have an opportunity to meet. However, one teacher students are more likely to see in class is Tonya Vowels. This is because she is one of two teachers (along with Gary Greenwood) who teach a class students must take to graduate: Economics and Personal Finance.

Fluvanna County, VA · 09-18

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Chesterfield weighs sites for new Midlothian Middle School amid data center concerns

Chesterfield County supervisors and school leaders are considering two potential sites for a new Midlothian Middle School as they look to replace the century-old building and address overcrowding. However, one of the proposed locations is drawing scrutiny from parents because of its proximity to a planned Google data center campus.

Chesterfield County, VA · 09-17

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Petersburg schools approve teacher pay increase

PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - Petersburg’s City Council and School Board have approved a pay increase for the city’s educators as the school division works to attract new teachers and keep current ones from leaving. New teachers with no prior experience will start at $60,000. Current teachers will move...

Petersburg, VA · 09-17

Henrico Citizen

Henrico Scholastic Sports Ticker — Sept. 18, 2026

A roundup of recent results, achievements and other news and notes from Henrico County public- and private-school teams. Highland Springs High School Junior quarterback Dashaun Chisem had a hand in all four Highland Springs touchdowns Thursday as the Springers defeated South County 28-7. Chisem completed 13 of 26

Henrico County, VA · 09-18

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VCUarts dean to step down at end of 2026-27 academic year

The dean of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of the Arts will step down at the end of the 2026-27 academic year, university officials said.

Richmond, VA · 09-18

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‘This is something worth sharing:’ Spotsylvania school board members laud annual achievement results

Spotsylvania County Public Schools’s achievement results from the 2025-26 school year gave school board members much to be pleased about on Monday. “This is why we are here … and this is something worth sharing,” Berkeley representative Larry DiBella said at this week’s meeting, following a presentation of the division’s Standards of Learning test results, on-time graduation rate, and chronic absenteeism rate.

Spotsylvania County, VA · 09-17

Henrico Citizen

Henrico School Board to discuss Living Building delay, launch naming process Sept. 24

The Henrico School Board will hold a work session and monthly meeting Sept. 24, with an update on the county's new environmental education facility, the start of a public process to name the building and several grant awards among the items scheduled for consideration. The work session will

Henrico County, VA · 09-18

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ESPN’s ‘First Take’ to broadcast live from Virginia State University

ESPN is bringing its sports debate show "First Take" to Virginia State University next month.

Ettrick, VA · 09-17

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‘Making myself available:’ Cole engaging Caroline and Spotsylvania residents with monthly town halls

As the director of first-year admissions at the University of Mary Washington, Sarah Lindberg takes every opportunity she can to spread awareness about what the institution has to offer. Lindberg took part in a panel discussion on education hosted by Del. Nicole Cole, D-Spotsylvania, on Aug. 20 at the Caroline...

Spotsylvania County, VA · 09-17

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'First Take' coming to Virginia State University for Homecoming Friday

Virginia State University is preparing to enter the hot take machine as ESPN's "First Take" has announced plans to broadcast live from the campus in October.

Petersburg, VA · 09-16

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Virginia's Henrico schools add HVAC staff as board downplays AC breakdowns

The update follows complaints from across the division.

Henrico County, VA · 09-17

Henrico Citizen

Henrico School Bell: Sept. 18, 2026

A weekly look at some of what’s happening in public and private schools throughout Henrico County. Greenwood Elementary School Greenwood welcomed families for Back-to-School Night Sept. 17 as its youngest students joined the school’s five-house system during House Week. The school also began

Henrico County, VA · 09-18

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