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Acting superintendent to present new improvement plan for Albemarle Schools

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The Albemarle County School Board is expected to hear a new improvement plan Thursday, November 12, as the division faces continued pressure from county and state leaders to address rising concerns over transparency, accountability and mandatory reporting procedures. Acting Superintendent Dr. Chandra Hayes will present...

Albemarle County, VA · 1d
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UV Cavalier Daily

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UJC completes first hearing under new bylaws, new members shadow their first cases

The University Judiciary Committee — a student-run judiciary body that investigates and adjudicates cases involving the 12 Standards of Conduct — enacted several changes to operations this semester while simultaneously adjudicating ongoing cases and recruiting new support officers. Specifically, the UJC instituted a major bylaw revision, transitioned its case management system to SafeGrounds and is in the process of altering the timeline of Judiciary Week.

Charlottesville, VA · 1d
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Henrico Citizen

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Varina Elementary earns Purple Star designation

Varina Elementary School has earned Virginia's 2026-27 Purple Star School designation, recognizing its work to support students and families connected to the military. The Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children administer the program. Schools seeking

Henrico County, VA · 5h

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Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Local Specialty Secondary High School Programs

Fredericksburg high school specialty programs offer students an opportunity to do much more than just meet graduation requirements. For Fredericksburg students, it’s an ideal time to explore their interests and possible career paths or challenge themselves academically. Explore academic and career interests. Local options include technology at ATI-UMW, advanced...

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d
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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 · 3d

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Dr. Demitry’s Familiar Face Returns to WAHS

It’s always a little intimidating starting at a new school, but for Western Albemarle High School’s new principal, Dr. Patricia Demitry, it feels more like coming home. Eight years ago, Demitry worked as a principal intern at Western under then-principal Darah Bonham. Now, after serving as principal at William Monroe Middle School for three years, she has returned to the community that she says she fell in love with from the start.

Crozet, VA · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Spotsylvania student rep: “Prioritize student art over AI”

In her last meeting as student representative to the Spotsylvania School Board, Cora Shields asked division staff for support. “I would like to ask SCPS staff to consider asking art students to create their school flyers and posters,” Shields said during her comments at Monday’s school board meeting.

Spotsylvania County, VA · 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 · 4d

C-Ville Weekly

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UVA considers taking its nonprofit bookstore private

The University of Virginia is quietly considering handing over the management of its nonprofit campus bookstore to a private company. Critics fear such a handoff would change the store for the worse. “A consultant has been charged with assessing operations and providing feedback,” says UVA spokesperson Bethanie Glover. A source...

Charlottesville, VA · 2d

The MadRapp Recorder

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Op-Ed: Madison Schools Are Not the Enemy

Editor’s Note: Mitch Dickey is a Madison County School Board member. While his op-ed is specifically about Madison County schools, his thoughts hold true for school systems in Greene and Orange counties that also lost the 1% Local Sales Tax referendum.   The 1% school construction sales tax failed in Madison County by 132 votes, 3,332 to 3,200, and a lot […] The post Op-Ed: Madison Schools Are Not the Enemy first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Madison County, VA · 3d

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Powhatan superintendent to retire at the end of school year

Powhatan County Public Schools' superintendent Beth Teigen is stepping down at the end of the school year.

Powhatan County, VA · 2d

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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 · 2d

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ACPS Tightens Enforcement of Tardy Expectation

For the 2026-2027 school year, Albemarle County Public Schools directed all schools to strictly enforce its longstanding tardy expectation. Under the expectation, students who receive three unexcused tardies are assigned a lunch detention. After six unexcused tardies, students receive another lunch detention and must meet with administration. After nine tardies, students receive a lunch detention and must attend a meeting with a parent, a member of administration, and the coaches of their sports team. The stricter enforcement has raised concerns among some students, who feel the expectation is unfair because circumstances such as traffic or a late bus may be out of their control. Although teachers and administrators are working to enforce the expectation, some of these issues may be beyond their control. Office associate Michelle Layman said she thinks the expectation is a good thing.

Albemarle County, VA · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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 · 3d

Cardinal News

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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 · 6d