Education
As demolition ends, Prince Edward renovations move forward
Anyone who’s driven by Prince Edward Elementary recently can see renovations are in full swing. In December, the…
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How do you enforce cell phone policy? School board weighs steps
What does Prince Edward need to do to make students respect the school district’s cell phone policy? The…
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Two dozen people apply to be superintendent in Prince Edward
A total of 36 people inquired about the superintendent vacancy with Prince Edward County Public Schools. Out of…
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Survey Says: Buckingham asks residents about superintendent
It’s time for Buckingham County residents to have their say. As the search to hire a new school…
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Buckingham School Board needs someone to fill empty seat
By the time you read this, Buckingham School Board member Jennifer Spessard will have resigned from her seat.…
Education
More money for local schools? Governor proposes new budget
Will there be more money for schools in the state budget? Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced an…
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No more sales tax increase? Prince Edward weighs other options
Prince Edward officials won’t try to push a sales tax increase through the General Assembly in 2025. After…
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Buckingham school board details steps in superintendent search
Back in October, Dr. John Keeler announced plans to step down as superintendent of Buckingham County Public Schools.…
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School board sets timeline, reviews superintendent search
The surveys have been collected, the meetings have been held and now applications are being taken for the…
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Buckingham supervisors approve land sale to Christian school
By the end of the Dec. 9 public hearing, Buckingham County supervisor Joe Chambers had heard enough. After…
Education
Multiple groups work together to ‘Feed the Community’ in Farmville
The numbers keep growing. For the past eight years, the Fresh Boyz Club has organized a free Thanksgiving…
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‘We need support’: Buckingham superintendent outlines problem
“We need support.” The challenges faced by Buckingham County Public Schools was summed up by Superintendent Dr. John…
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Luther P. Jackson School plan set: Cumberland launches committee
The story of Barbara Rose Johns is the one people know. They’ve also heard about Moton High, and…
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Buckingham school board signs off on cell phone policy changes
Back in September, the Virginia Department of Education rolled out some expectations for school districts to include in…
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Buckingham supervisors look to sell industrial park land to school
Last month, the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors agreed to start negotiations on a land sale. The request…
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Buckingham Lady Knights make it three straight district titles
When we talked with Buckingham High Cross Country Coach Bruce Grazier at the end of last season, he…
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Cox tackles multiple projects to help Prince Edward Public Schools
It’s been just over a month since Dr. Joseph Cox took over as interim superintendent for Prince Edward…
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Superintendent Search: Parents, teachers speak up at meetings
There were very few people attending the first two town hall meetings with the Prince Edward School Board.…
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Meetings, timeframe set for Prince Edward’s superintendent search
What qualities does the next superintendent for Prince Edward County Public Schools need to have? The school board…
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Buckingham County High crowns a new King and Queen
Buckingham County High has a new Homecoming King and Queen. During a ceremony at halftime of the Friday,…
Education
Contractor chosen, renovation plans finalized for Prince Edward
A construction team’s been chosen, the cost has been set and work will begin later this month on…
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Keeler announces he’ll step down as superintendent in Buckingham
Buckingham County Public Schools will soon be looking for another superintendent. Dr. John Keeler informed the school board…
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A literacy plan? Supervisors approve school district’s request
In order to improve reading scores and overall grades, officials with Prince Edward County Public Schools want to…
Education
Prince Edward High crowns new Homecoming King and Queen
Prince Edward County High has a new homecoming queen and king. For the 2024-25 school year, ShaKeyah Williams…
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Cumberland High FFA goes through COLT training
Last week was a time of training for officers of the Cumberland High FFA. They traveled to Dinwiddie…
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Buckingham, Cumberland schools show growth across the board
For the most part, Buckingham County Public Schools met or exceeded state standards when it comes to pass…
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Justin Pope: For the next school leader, we must aim high
The first thing to say about the departure of Dr. Barbara Johnson as school superintendent is “thank you.”…