Education
Next Steps: What’s the plan for Prince Edward Elementary?
On Thursday, Aug. 30, Prince Edward supervisors voted to move forward with the $43.3 million renovation of Prince…
Education
Prince Edward School Board may raise substitute teacher pay
FARMVILLE – Prince Edward School Board member Susan Kimbrough is concerned. She’s heard complaints from teachers, having to…
News
Middle school students inducted into honor society
Prince Edward Middle School inducted 15 eighth grade students to the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) late last…
Education
Cumberland County honors students of the month
Each month during the regularly scheduled meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for…
Education
Buckingham student Tanner Wise attends AFA Policy Institute
Buckingham resident Tanner Wise was selected by the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to attend…
Education
Fixing a Problem: State, school districts tackle chronic absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism is a problem across all Prince Edward schools. In fact, it’s the only reason Prince Edward…
Education
Cumberland Middle School students bring attention to local history
How you tell a story matters. At times, there are people who don’t make it into the history…
Lifestyles
Student loans due next month; borrowers could save
President Joe Biden’s plan to wipe out $20,000 in student loan debt for millions of bowers may have…
Education
Shortlist of finalists for 42nd Dos Passos Prize announced
This past week, Longwood University named the finalists for this year’s John Dos Passos Prize. The award is…
Education
Cumberland gets update: Schools get donation, library changes
CUMBERLAND – During the September Board of Supervisors meeting, Cumberland Fire & EMS Chief Andy Aigner reported that…
Education
Prince Edward Elementary inducts Eagles into honor society
Prince Edward Elementary inducted 32 students to the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) this month. This prestigious recognition…
Education
Prince Edward School Board races part of NAACP’s forum
FARMVILLE – On Monday, Sept. 18, the political season officially started in Prince Edward County. That is, the…
Education
Historian examines father’s unique artwork
A child’s imagination can provide a fascinating window to the world. So says author Michael Kugler, a professor…
Education
Color Wars held to raise funds
Buckingham County High School Future Business Leaders of America hosted Color Wars to raise funds for the ASK…
Education
Buckingham County schools keep showing growth
For the fifth straight year, Buckingham County High was fully accredited with no conditions. For the first time…
Education
Chamber Music Series presents percussion duo
The Longwood University Chamber Music Series will present a concert by Escape Ten, a percussion duo, on Monday,…
Education
Tigers finish second at Kinder-Williams Invitational
The Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) B Golf Team posted a second-round score of 300 on Tuesday for a 36-hole…
Education
SOL numbers continue to climb across Cumberland district
CUMBERLAND – The numbers keep going up and that’s not a bad thing. Two of Cumberland County’s three…
Education
Souper Bowl Canned Food Drive held
The Buckingham Senior FFA chapter hosted the Souper Bowl Canned Food Drive from Aug. 21 – 25. This…
Education
Tigers finish second at Rooney Invitational
The Hampden-Sydney Tigers cross country team finished second Friday at the Rooney Invitational in Salem. Junior Kade Minton…
Education
Women’s basketball rolls out non-conference schedule
Iron sharpens iron, and Longwood women’s basketball will have plenty of chances to grow and sharpen themselves for…
Education
Buckingham County bus drivers get a raise. Here’s what’s changing
Bus drivers need respect. That’s what Chuck Graves reminded Buckingham County supervisors on Monday, as he encouraged them…
Education
Justin Pope: This is the way forward for Prince Edward schools
The Prince Edward Board of Supervisors has unanimously endorsed plans to renovate the county’s elementary school. Here’s what…
Education
School board certifies crisis plan for Prince Edward
At last month’s meeting, the Prince Edward County School Board discussed how to move forward with the district’s…
Education
Virginia released accreditation ratings. Here’s how Prince Edward schools did.
Schools in Prince Edward County continue to show growth. That’s what the data from this year’s accreditation reports…
Education
Why did Prince Edward teachers leave? Exit surveys give answers
FARMVILLE – Thirty-eight staff members left Prince Edward County schools after classes ended in May. Some Prince Edward…
Education
Prince Edward School Board votes on superintendent’s contract
FARMVILLE – Dr. Barbara Johnson will be superintendent of schools in Prince Edward County for at least three…