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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
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Henrico Citizen

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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

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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

The Cool Down

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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

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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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The Upcoming Game for Varsity Football

Varsity football is a well put together team for Powhatan high school. Varsity players have a game tomorrow against L.C Bird high school at their school. Who do we think is going to win this game? Varsity Coach Derby says he hopes the scoreboard is in our favor and he hopes we do better than last game. We are 0-2, which means we have lost two games and won zero. The players have been working so hard at practice for this game. They are hoping to improve their record and show everyone what they can do. The team knows this game is important so they are willing to do their best.

Powhatan, VA · 09-18

Virginia Mercury

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Another day, another Virginia university targeted by the feds for ‘racial discrimination.’

In 1991, Martha Muguira became the first Latina to earn a doctorate at the College of William & Mary. The degree marked the happy ending of a local hero’s success story — and the beginning of a resource to expand educational access to other Hispanic students. After a career in community service and education, Muguira […]

Williamsburg, VA · 09-16

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Behind the Frenzy: Key conference matchups in Week 4

Dean Holzwarth and Andy McDonald break down what happened in Week 3 of the high school football season and what games they will be keeping an eye on come Week 4. (Sept. 17, 2026)

Richmond, VA · 09-17

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Dinwiddie vs. Salem

Salem, VA · 09-19

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Petersburg schools approve teacher pay increase

New teachers with no prior experience will start at $60,000. Current teachers will move onto a new salary scale, with pay tied more clearly to their years of experience.

Petersburg, VA · 09-17

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City Council Approves PCPS FY 2027 Budget

Petersburg City Public Schools is thrilled to announce that on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the Petersburg City Council approved the school division’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget, including Phase I of the school division’s compensation and classification study. Last night’s budget approval marks a significant milestone for the...

Petersburg, VA · 09-16

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New Magnolia Hall welcomes freshmen

This year saw the addition of a brand new dormitory for freshmen, Magnolia Hall. A freshman only resident hall fostering Virginia State Universities Education, Computer Science, First Gen, HPER, and Leadership LLCs. The dorm was built directly in front of the university’s Heritage Magnolia Tree, believed to have been planted...

Petersburg, VA · 09-16