Education
Homecoming Queen announced
Fuqua School has a new queen. Kendall Moore was crowned as the 2022 Homecoming Queen during halftime of…
Education
Homecoming King and Queen crowned
Aalia Scott and Jacore Jones were crowned Homecoming King and Queen for Prince Edward County High School for…
Education
Herald News Briefs: 5th District debate comes to Prince Edward County
With less than a month until the election, two Congressional candidates will gather for a forum Wednesday at…
Education
Cisneros to visit as part of reading series
Sandra Cisneros, a nationally acclaimed poet, short story writer, novelist, essayist, performer and artist whose work explores themes…
Education
Middle School FFA attends leadership conference
Members from the Buckingham Middle School FFA chapter attended the annual Collegiate Virginia FFA Leadership Conference on Oct.…
Education
FFA Chapter competes in state fair
The Buckingham Senior FFA Chapter participated in the 2022 State Fair of Virginia, competing in several contests. The…
Education
Tree planting, giveaway
As part of the 2021 “Heat Watch” campaign of the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC), data was…
Education
Prince Edward County High receives a piece of history
FARMVILLE – Prince Edward County High School recently received a handmade gift to help people remember significant parts…
Education
Longwood, sorority help high school students prepare for college
Longwood University’s Office of Admissions and Office of Financial Aid recently partnered with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated,…
Education
Fall concert is Thursday
The Longwood University Chamber Orchestra, directed by Dr. Lauretta Werner, will present a fall concert on Thursday, Oct.…
Education
Prince Edward County Schools celebrate Spirit Week
Leading up to Prince Edward County High’s Homecoming, the district held Spirit Week activities at each school. Prince…
Education
Homecoming court, activities set
Fuqua School kicked off its Homecoming week, entitled “Annihilate the Ambassadors”, on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The week of…
Prince Edward
Prince Edward County schools need repairs. Which projects take priority?
FARMVILLE – Parents want fenced-in play areas at Prince Edward County schools. They also want metal detectors, locks…
Public Schools
No more COVID notes? Prince Edward schools revisit homebound policy
FARMVILLE – Before the pandemic, homebound students in Prince Edward schools were just that. They either were confined…
Education
Virginia Children’s Book Festival returns to Farmville
FARMVILLE – As the new school year gets underway, students can prepare for the return of a beloved…
News
What is Feed More? Prince Edward partnership helps students
FARMVILLE – In Prince Edward County and the surrounding area, 1 out of every 9 people struggle to…
Education
Fuqua students create an out-of-this-world project
FARMVILLE – While many kids only dream about becoming an astronaut, some fifth grade students at Fuqua School…
News
Buckingham FFA build leadership skills
On Wednesday, Sept. 21, members of the Buckingham Senior and Buckingham Middle FFA Chapters went to Dinwiddie High…
Education
Hampden-Sydney’s Harris named as Campbell Trophy semifinalist
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY – One local football player is competing for a national award this season. Hampden-Sydney fifth-year defensive tackle…
Cumberland
Cumberland schools excel, Buckingham improves in accreditation report
DILLWYN – The numbers look good for schools in both Cumberland and Buckingham counties. This year’s accreditation ratings…
Prince Edward
As some schools show growth, Prince Edward struggles with accreditation
FARMVILLE – This year’s accreditation ratings were a mixed bag for schools in Prince Edward County. On the…
News
New teachers join staff
Several new faces joined Cumberland County Public Schools this fall. The district provided a picture to The Herald…
Education
Students of the Month recognized
Each month during the regularly scheduled meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for…
Cumberland
Work continues on Cumberland schools, fire department
CUMBERLAND – Construction work continues with both Cumberland schools and the area’s fire departments. Cumberland County supervisors heard…
Education
Staff members honored
Each month, staff members are recognized at the Cumberland County Public School Board. The following staff members were…
Public Schools
Prince Edward County School Board choses new District 1 member
FARMVILLE – Kelly Forsythe will serve as the next District 1 representative for the Prince Edward County School…
Education
Several Farmville students make Big South Presidential Honor Roll
FARMVILLE – Three Farmville students were among the 141 Longwood athletes who made the Big South Presidential Honor…