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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…

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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…

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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…

Southside Virginia Community College

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A SVCC Story: A goal achieved, a legacy bestowed

Adult learners at Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) often tell stories about overcoming personal challenges. The determination they…

Prince Edward County Elementary

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How will Prince Edward pay for elementary school renovations?

We know which renovation option Prince Edward supervisors chose for the elementary school. We also know the price…

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Ready for tip off? Longwood Lancers set non-conference schedule

FARMVILLE – Back-to-back 20-win campaigns. A Big South title. A trip to the NCAA Tournament. Sold out home…

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Eye in the sky: Drones help Prince Edward students check weather

FARMVILLE – What’s that in the sky? It’s not a bird, it’s not a plane, it’s a ……

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Elementary students become ‘Safety Patrol’ in Prince Edward

Sometimes, the best teachers can be other students. That’s especially true when it comes to behavior and it’s…

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Supervisors make choice for Prince Edward Elementary renovation

FARMVILLE – Over the last two years, the cost of renovating Prince Edward Elementary or building a new…

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Prince Edward microschool now set to close in September

RICE – Only a few months after changing to a microschool, Full Circle Education Center is closing its…

Hampden-Sydney

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‘Seek out the truth’: Hampden-Sydney students challenged

Education is the key to a functioning society, said John Charles Thomas. The retired judge, who previously served…

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More money for bus drivers? Buckingham board considers raises

The frustrations started piling up last week in Albemarle County. Parents started scrambling to figure out how 900…

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Angela Comer will take over as Longwood’s new police chief

FARMVILLE – Angela Comer will serve as Longwood University’s next chief of police, the school announced Monday. Selected…

Marty Favret

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End of an Era: Marty Favret will retire after Tigers’ current season

A Hampden-Sydney legend will say goodbye after this season. On Sunday, Aug. 20, head football coach Marty Favret…

New Teachers

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New teachers in Cumberland introduced

Cumberland County Public Schools brought in multiple new teachers for the fall semester. They include:    

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Board members have questions about Prince Edward’s crisis plan

FARMVILLE – The Prince Edward County School Board wants to take another look at the district’s crisis plan.…

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Cumberland County schools celebrate Day One

CUMBERLAND – At Cumberland Elementary School, teachers lined up to greet students as they got off the bus.…

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Prince Edward Eagles welcomed back at Open House

By Connor Thompson  The Farmville Herald  Eagles need to be in the classroom every day. That was the…

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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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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

Cumberland High

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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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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…

President's List

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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…