Education
One school district closes, others now on two-hour delay
Old Man Winter paid another visit to Farmville and the surrounding area early Friday. Some areas saw a…
Education
Herald Closings & Delays: What’s still open in the area Tuesday?
There’s a lot of closings & delays to talk about. All school districts in the area will be…
News
Lindy Hamlett Education Scholarship offered by district
Each year, through the Lindy Hamlett Education Scholarship Fund, the Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District offers three…
Education
Sandee Draper Express takes off
Prince Edward County High School recently re-started a coffee cart program, renaming it “The Sandee Draper Express.” The…
Education
Students in the region have new scholarship opportunity
High school students in Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward all have a chance to get some extra money…
Education
School districts cancel classes, others plan early release Tuesday
Schools in Cumberland and Prince Edward counties will all close early on Tuesday. In Buckingham County, students get…
Education
Does food play a part in absences?
Before celebrating the holidays, the state’s Chromic Absentee Task Force joined for one more meeting to talk about…
Education
Civitae offers unique perspective for students
You could feel the energy as volleys intensified and each side drove points home.It wasn’t an athletics competition,…
Education
Students of the Month recognized
Each month during the regularly scheduled meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for…
Education
Should counties pay more for education? Or should Virginia?
Virginia’s current school funding formula claims that Prince Edward, Cumberland and Buckingham counties should all be able to…
Lifestyles
Farmville Fire Department Auxiliary donates AEDs to schools
The Farmville Fire Department Auxiliary donated two AED’s to the athletic department at Prince Edward County School System.…
Education
Cumberland Schools names Teachers of the Year
Earlier this month, we turned the spotlight to Cumberland’s Teacher of the Year for 2023, celebrating Emily Overstreet.…
Education
Several Tigers named to Academic All-District Team
Hampden-Sydney College seniors Dorian Green, George Langhammer and James-Ryan Salvi have each been named a member of the…
Education
DAR scholarship fund opens for applications
Undergraduate and graduate students studying music with ambitions for future careers can take time over the holiday break…
Education
‘Share tables’ help hungry students in Cumberland schools
If you’re a hungry student in Cumberland County schools, the district has set up a way to help.…
Public Schools
Cumberland’s Top Teacher: Emily Overstreet encourages students
Emily Overstreet said she focuses on more than just art. The Teacher of the Year for Cumberland County…
Education
FBLA helps wrap Christmas presents
On Thursday, Nov. 30, Buckingham County High School FBLA visited the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation to wrap Christmas…
Education
Herald News Briefs: Parade delayed, school board adopts plan
In a quick vote, with no discussion, the Prince Edward County School Board signed off on a curriculum…
Education
Should Prince Edward schools completely ban cell phones?
The problem is something that’s popping up in Prince Edward schools, at both the middle and high school.…
Education
Missing Time: Is bad mental health keeping students out of school?
Mental health has been a hot topic the past few years especially when it comes to children and…
Education
Prince Edward, Buckingham schools get help with security funding
FARMVILLE – In October 2022, Prince Edward County residents were asked to give their thoughts. What did they…
Education
Prince Edward County schools focus on new character program
Just five minutes. That’s all teachers in Prince Edward County will need to educate public school students on…
Education
Advocate for agriculture
On Thursday, Nov. 16, FFA members from Buckingham High traveled to Louisa County High School to participate in…
Education
Virginia AG’s lawsuit helps local college students
On its website, the student lender Prehired promises that it will “help you get hired, promoted and leveling…
Education
Top Ten and Aiming Higher: Buckingham High Raiders look ahead
What’s next after placing 10th in the nation? You train to prove your team is the ‘Best of…
News
Task force looks at family engagement
Everyone admits that school districts across the state are dealing with chronic absenteeism. Students, and in some cases…
Education
Cumberland Students of the Month recognized
Each month during the regularly scheduled meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for…