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Powhatan County bridge weight limit cut to 4 tons, forcing school bus route changes

Powhatan County schools will run new bus routes Wednesday after VDOT lowered the Rocky Ford Road Bridge weight limit from 13 tons to 4 tons.

Powhatan County, VA · 1d
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Meet Your Freshman Class Officers

New freshman class officers Adlee Bullard, Brooklyn Weaver, Anneliese Fuller, Garrison Grassi, and Marcus Wankhar are ready to take on their leadership responsibilities this year. In their new roles, they have planned their class movie and parts of the pep rally, begun fundraising for their class’s next four years of high school, and encouraged participation in spirit week.

Crozet, VA · 1d
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Mira Mueller Commits to the University of Mary Washington: An Inside Peek at Her Recruitment

Mira Mueller, a center forward for the WAHS Field Hockey team, has recently committed to the University of Mary Washington to further her academic and athletic career. Mueller will be attending UMW with an academic scholarship, while planning to pursue a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Art. While maintaining a 4.0 GPA, Mueller is also part of the Teacher Cadet program, excels in AP and Dual Enrollment classes, and volunteers at her local food pantry.

Fredericksburg, VA · 1d
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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 · 1d
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First batch of VHSL football playoff pairings for 2026 announced

These are the pairings based on Friday night's games, with more games coming Saturday in other regions. The post First batch of VHSL football playoff pairings for 2026 announced appeared first on Cardinal News .

Virginia · 4d

thewesternhemisphere.org

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New Math Pods Appear at Western

The new math pods have caused quite a stir at Western, with their arrival in the bus parking lot shocking many students. “I had no idea that was a thing,” said freshman Evi Goodwin. Due to recent growth in class sizes, some math teachers do not have their own classrooms, resulting in the creation of math pods.

Crozet, VA · 1d

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Powhatan High School Midterm Exam Schedule

Midterm exams are coming up at Powhatan High School. Students will be taking their exams from Tuesday December 15, through Friday December 18, 2026. This is an important week for students because they will be showing what they learned throughout the first semester. Tuesday, December 15. The first day of...

Powhatan, VA · 2d

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Proposed tax hikes for school construction meet mixed results across Virginia

Earlier this year, Virginia’s General Assembly passed a budget that 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,...

Virginia · 2d

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VHSL, WVSSAC releases first round high school football playoff matchups

(WHSV) - Get ready for high school playoff football across the Shenandoah Valley and Potomac Highlands. The Virginia High School League and West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission released their playoff brackets for the high school football playoffs Saturday afternoon. Eleven teams from the Shenandoah Valley will begin their quest...

Virginia · 4d

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SSO’s Encourage Students to Say Bye-Bye to Bullying

School Safety Officers (SSO) Von Hill, Jr., Nelson Malcolm, and B.J. Henson recently introduced “Stand Up, Speak Out: Together Against Bullying,” an FCHS campaign designed to combat bullying. “Everyone deserves to come to school feeling safe, respected, accepted, and free to be themselves without the fear of being...

Fluvanna County, VA · 2d

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Secretary of Education Says Virginia Will ‘Move the Achievement Needle Forward’

Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s administration is focused on early education and college and career readiness, two of several academic priorities ahead of the state’s next legislative session. Starting in January, the executive branch and lawmakers are expected to discuss a slate of K-12 topics, including school technology, expanding career and technical education and preparing children under […]

Virginia · 3d

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More schools than ever earn spot in Military Times’ 2026 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings

370 colleges and universities are recognized this year as campuses adapt to a growing, changing military-connected student body. ARLINGTON, VA., November 9, 2026 – Military Times today released its 2026 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings, recognizing 370 colleges and universities across all 50 states for their commitment to service members, veterans and military families. That’s up from 357 schools last year, a sign that more institutions than ever are making support for military-connected students a priority.

Virginia · 2d

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Virginia High School Football Game Ends Early With Major Controversy On Dirty Tackle That Injured Quarterback

Woodberry Forest was declared as the winners of the high school football game against St. Michael in Virginia on Friday night. There were still 84 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter when the officials called for an early stoppage due to a violent hit to the head that required the quarterback to leave the field […] The post Virginia High School Football Game Ends Early With Major Controversy On Dirty Tackle That Injured Quarterback appeared first on BroBible.

Woodberry Forest, VA · 4d

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UVA study says fears about data centers aren't really about data centers

The pushback against data centers has been unlike any public backlash seen in decades. One University of Virginia Senior Researcher studied that pushback and, in a new report, asks what people are so afraid of. Very rarely does an issue unite Democrats and Republicans, but in 2026, data centers do....

Charlottesville, VA · 5d

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Two Henrico teachers win $28,200 in grants to advance classroom learning through global experiences

Jules Irvin-Rooney of J.R. Tucker High School and Amy Harnsberger of Glen Allen High School pose after receiving the 2026 R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence, earning grants of $13,200 and $15,000, respectively, to pursue educational and artistic experiences in New York City, England, Atlanta and Scotland. HENRICO, Va., Nov. 6,...

Henrico County, VA · 4d

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VHSL Cross Country Championships: Parry McCluer boys, Auburn girls claim titles

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Champions were crowned at the Virginia High School League cross country state championships, with several local athletes and teams delivering standout performances across the classifications. Classes 1-3 competed at Green Hill Park, while Classes 4-6 held their championships in Leesburg. In Class 2 girls, Radford,...

Virginia · 4d

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Neale takes student advocacy to nation’s capital during Washington Wee

Hidden Valley High School English teacher Dr. Matthew Neale traveled to Washington, D.C., from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 as part of Washington Week, an event bringing together the nation’s 2026 State Teachers of the Year to celebrate their accomplishments and advocate for public education. Neale, Virginia’s 2026 Teacher...

Virginia · 2d

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Weekly high school football roundup

Courtland 50, James Monroe 14: Senior quarterback Chieftain Watson passed for 162 yards and three touchdowns to propel the Cougars (8-2) to a victory over the Yellow Jackets (4-6) in the regular season finale. Ahmari Boxley rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns on three carries. EJ Flemming added 68 rushing yards and a score, while Josiah Patty contributed 62 rushing yards and a touchdown. Jordan Jones hauled in two of Watson’s touchdown passes and finished with 70 yards receiving. DJ McClure caught a 15-yard scoring pass from Watson. For JM, which led 8-7 after one quarter of play, Kenyon Monroe connected on a 29-yard touchdown pass to McKinley Campbell and Jaylen Cunningham scored on a 29-yard run. The Cougars host Mechanicsville in the Region 4B quarterfinals on Friday. James Monroe visits Kettle Run in the opening round of the Region 3B postseason.

Fredericksburg, VA · 4d

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Final Score Friday Week 11 scores and highlights

Lane Casadonte and Sean Robertson will have scores and highlights from high school football games across Central Virginia.

Virginia · 5d