Education
Prince Edward County schools are in need of volunteers
As we head into August and students prepare to return to classes, there’s one key need for Prince…
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Buckingham Schools receive grant for its automotive program
The automotive program is growing and developing in Buckingham County schools, thanks to some recent help. The district…
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When will it be finished? Lack of state budget challenges schools
Where is the state budget? That’s the question most school districts are asking across the Commonwealth. If that…
Education
Prince Edward broadcasting, nursing programs get funding help
FARMVILLE – Schools in Prince Edward County got some welcome funding help from the state this month, as…
Education
Buckingham FFA competes at State Convention
The Virginia FFA held the 97th Virginia FFA State Convention Tuesday, June 20 through Friday, June 23, on…
Education
Prince Edward Elementary honored with state improvement award
FARMVILLE – It’s about the science of reading. That’s what Prince Edward County Elementary Principal Teresa Vance says.…
Education
Summer school helps Prince Edward students get back on track
FARMVILLE – Summer school helped get a number of students back on track for graduation. That was what…
Education
Cumberland Foundation gives out scholarships
A number of Cumberland High students will be getting help with paying for college, thanks to the Cumberland…
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Buckingham state champs get their rings
For the first time in more than 47 years, the Virginia High School League’s Scholastic Bowl State championship…
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Tigers place on Academic All-State Team
Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) placed six individuals on the 2022-23 Virginia Sports Information Directors’ (VaSID) Academic All- State Team.…
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Cumberland hires new athletic director, assistant principal
Cumberland County Public Schools will have a new athletic director when school starts back up this fall. There…
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Class reunion held
The Luther P. Jackson High School in Cumberland held a 60th class reunion for the class of 1963.…
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School board names new principal for Cumberland High
Cumberland High has a new person in charge. Effective July 1, the Cumberland County School Board announced that…
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Education forum planned
The public is invited to attend a free Education Forum on July 6, at 7 p.m. It will…
Education
Conservation District names scholarship winners
The Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District recently awarded four $1,000 Lindy Hamlett Education Scholarships. These scholarships provide…
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What is a ‘voter friendly campus’? Longwood earns rare label
FARMVILLE – What is a voter friendly campus? Longwood University earned the designation this month, given out by…
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What’s changing about phone policies at Prince Edward schools?
FARMVILLE – Fewer students will be able to use their phones on campus at Prince Edward schools in…
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Local students make President’s List, Dean’s List at college
During the spring semester, a number of students from Prince Edward, Buckingham and Cumberland counties were honored by…
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LCVA prepares for student art display
Student art will be on display on Sunday, June 11, as the annual Area Youth Art Exhibition kicks…
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Poster winners honored
High school, elementary school and homeschooled students were given a challenge earlier this spring. They could use pens,…
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Watson reflects as she retires
BY ELENA MEADER The Farmville Herald Mrs. Watson, as she’s affectionately known by the students of Fuqua School…
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Students receive scholarships
Each year, students at Buckingham County High School apply for competitive scholarships to support post-secondary education and training.…
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Microschool project comes to Rice
RICE – Some people thought the days of one-room schoolhouses were long past. That’s not exactly true in…
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Fuqua Cum Laude inductees honored
Three Fuqua School students were inducted into the Cum Laude Society this month. Kassidy Knott, Holt Mason and…
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‘The man behind the horse’: Latest Elwood talks about tradition
FARMVILLE – Students attending Longwood will find the university has many traditions. One of those involves selecting a…
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Lady Dukes claim individual awards, regional track championship
After another dominant performance, the Cumberland High Lady Dukes are regional track champions. Competing Wednesday, May 25 at…
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Buckingham County school board certified as ‘Master Board’
The Buckingham County School Board has earned the title of a Virginia School Board Association “Master Board”. This…