Longwood University
Ward graduated
John David Ward II of Farmville, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a concentration…
Education
Graduates ready to enter education workforce
Longwood University celebrated the completion of elementary education coursework for five local students. Caitlyn Cockram, Meghan Marlowe, Morgan…
Education
Fleenor named Conservation Educator of the Year
Joshua Fleenor, agriculture teacher at Cumberland High School, was named the Conservation Education Teacher of the Year for…
Education
Water woes: Student tackles high fluoride levels in hometown water
Growing up in Isle of Wight County in Virginia’s tidewater region, Longwood chemistry major Kaleigh Beale ’22 was…
Sports
Falcons fall sports re-cap
By Dane Reynolds Cross Country In the program’s first year back, the Fuqua Falcons Cross Country team looked…
Education
Electric cooperatives announce college scholarship program
Electric cooperatives in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware are preparing to accept applications for their scholarship from high school…
Education
Board recognizes students of the month
Each month during the regularly scheduled meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for…
Education
School Board meets new staff
Each month, staff members are recognized at the Cumberland County Public School Board. The following new staff members…
Education
Virginia‘s Community Colleges announce expansion of credit portal
Virginia’s Community Colleges have launched an expanded version of the organization’s Credits2Careers portal, allowing more adult learners to…
Education
Essay contest winners announced
The Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District participated in the national education campaign “Imagine A Day Without Water”…
Public Schools
Jackson finishes second in tractor competition
Sarah Jackson, an eleventh grade student at Cumberland High School, recently placed second in the State Tractor Driving…
Education
$1.5 million grant awarded for STEM scholarships
Longwood University was recently awarded a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand its…
Education
Memorial scholarship formed
BY VICTORIA THOMPSON Special to The Farmville Herald Hampden-Sydney College is known for keeping its history and legacy…
Education
BCPS shut down over threats
Buckingham County Public Schools (BCPS) students were moved to virtual-only learning Wednesday, Dec. 8, through Friday, Dec. 10,…
Education
Enrollment down across area
New data recently released by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) reveals public school enrollment has dropped 3.6%…
Education
FFA wins Southeast Area Forestry Contest
The Southeast Area Forestry Contest was held at the Buckingham Appomattox State Forest in Buckingham on Nov. 10.…
Education
PECPS gives back
Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) recognize the importance of community engagement. In the spirit of gratitude, the…
News
School renovation approved
A unanimous vote by the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors approved the renovations of Prince Edward County…
Education
Delegate Wright visits Cumberland Schools
In recognition of “VSBA Take Your Legislator to School Month,” Cumberland County Public Schools invited Delegate Tommy Wright…
News
New members initiated
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 350 new initiates from 17 universities during October 2021.…
News
Students attend National FFA Convention
Cumberland High School (CHS) FFA students Celeste Mitchell, vice president; Johnna Stevens , secretary; and Sarah Elizabeth Jackson,…
News
Winter Wonderland Art-on-the-Go
The winter season is the perfect time to curl up with a fun and cheery art project. This…
Education
Drama team takes third place
Prince Edward County High School’s Drama Team came in third place during a tough regional competition. The team…
Education
Tillett participates in SCOPE
Cumberland Elementary School Assistant Principal Wendy Tillett was recognized by the School Board for being selected to participate…
Education
Newman earns American FFA Degree
Cumberland High School (CHS) alumnus Jordan Newman was awarded his American Degree at the 94th FFA National Convention…
Education
Leadership changes come to BCPS
Some leadership changes are coming to Buckingham County Public Schools (BCPS) after the School Board appointed a new…
Education
Walk for Education held
On Friday, Oct. 1, the Cumberland County Public Schools Foundation, Inc. held its 20th Annual Walk for Education…