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Phoebus, Indian River, Bethel capture opening night wins

Hampton, VA · 08-28

WAVY News 10

School districts across Hampton Roads return to the classroom

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY)– It’s that time again! The first day of school! Many Hampton Roads school districts returned to the classroom Monday morning for the 2026-2027 academic school year. 10 On Your Side’s Nick Broadway caught up with city and school officials in Hampton. Before the sunrise had a chance to begin, they had […]

Newport News, VA · 08-24

WAVY News 10

2026 High school football preview: Landstown Eagles

The Eagles went 5-6 in 2025.

Virginia Beach, VA · 08-24

WTKR News 3

IC Norcom students focus on futures as school year begins

Students at I.C. Norcom High School returned to class with excitement, nerves and a clear focus on what comes after graduation.

Portsmouth, VA · 08-24

WTKR News 3

Norfolk superintendent on 2 Lake Taylor High student deaths: 'Tremendous pain'

Norfolk Public Schools is mourning the sudden deaths of two students from Lake Taylor High School ahead of the start of the school year, according to the school system.

Norfolk, VA · 08-23

WAVY News 10

Back-to-School 2026: First day photos

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – It’s back-to-school time across Hampton Roads! For thousands of students, Aug. 24 marks the start of a new school year. Most public schools across the WAVY TV 10 viewing area welcomed students back to classrooms Monday morning, kicking off a school year filled with new teachers, new classmates, new challenges, and […]

Portsmouth, VA · 08-24

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Statewide test scores show mixed learning results for Hampton Roads students

The Virginia Department of Education on Tuesday released standardized test scores for students in third through 12th grade. Compared to 2024-2025, the Standard of Learning, or SOL, results show incremental growth in math and reading proficiency and larger gains in social studies. But science scores saw a marginal decrease in proficiency.

Virginia · 08-25

WTKR News 3

Hampton Roads school bus driver shortage: 'We haven't recovered since COVID'

Virginia Beach alone has 34 openings. Newport News is looking for about 70 drivers as the region heads into the new school year.

Newport News, VA · 08-23

Government Technology

Old Dominion University to Offer Ph.D. in Cybersecurity

(TNS) — Old Dominion University has become the first college in Virginia to offer an interdisciplinary doctoral degree program in cybersecurity. University officials said it is one of the only colleges in the nation with such a program. The degree path through the School of Cybersecurity is available this...

Norfolk, VA · 08-24

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Norfolk Public Schools mourns death of two Lake Taylor High School students ahead of new school year

Norfolk, VA · 08-23

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Norfolk schools mourn sudden deaths of two Lake Taylor High seniors

Norfolk Public Schools are mourning the sudden loss of two students, the district announced in a Sunday media release. Both boys were rising seniors and attended Lake Taylor High School.

Norfolk, VA · 08-24

WTKR News 3

Pack or buy? What school lunch really costs in 2026

Back to school is here — and so is the lunch debate. Pack it or buy it? A dietitian breaks down the costs and shares easy tips to save money without sacrificing nutrition.

Norfolk, VA · 08-21

WTKR News 3

Virginia Beach students head back to class with some changes to Chromebook use

Virginia Beach Public Schools students will return to class Monday, Aug. 24, with a change to how younger students use school-issued Chromebooks.

Virginia Beach, VA · 08-20

WAVY News 10

HRS: Shining the light on our community with a Back to School event

HRS: Shining the light on our community with a Back to School event.

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News 3 Coaches Corner Podcast: Lake Taylor's Hank Sawyer

NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- Lake Taylor is fresh off its fourth state championship, adding to the strong legacy of longtime head coach Hank Sawyer. Now the Titans enter 2026 eyeing back-to-back crowns. Sawyer sat down for the latest edition of the News 3 Coaches Corner Podcast and shared some insights about...

WAVY News 10

A new superintendent with a new plan to improve Norfolk Public Schools

NORFOLK, Va.(WAVY) — Public schools in Norfolk will open next week under new superintendent Jeff Rose, who is launching a community-wide campaign to improve Norfolk Public Schools. The new leader’s plan aims to increase test scores, graduation rates and pride across the school division through broad local engagement.

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Norfolk Federation of Teachers gives away 5,000 books for students and families

Norfolk Federation of Teachers is giving away 5,000 books to support students and families amid school closures and funding cuts.

Norfolk, VA · 08-19

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Michael Vick helps Virginia kids go back to school with backpacks, shoes

Michael Vick helped send more than 50 Norfolk students back to school Tuesday, providing free shoes, socks and backpacks filled with supplies to children from the city's public housing neighborhoods.

Norfolk, VA · 08-19

WAVY News 10

Learn more about Norfolk’s school consolidation plan at one of four community meetings

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)- Norfolk Public Schools will host the second set of community meetings as part of the Consolidation Plan Phase II. All families and community members are invited to join us for four important Community Redistricting meetings planned in preparation of the closing of four schools at the end of the 2026-2027 school year. […]