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FFA Chapter wins at 2020 Virtual State Fair
The FFA contests typically held at the Virginia State Fair annually were held virtually the week of Sept.…
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Buckingham public school students will continue virtual learning
The Buckingham County School Board voted 5-2 Wednesday afternoon in favor of continuing virtual learning for the remainder…
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FFA club is blooming
The Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) and agriculture programs are experiencing a transformation…
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Prince Edward schools stick with virtual learning
The Prince Edward County School Board voted unanimously Wednesday night, Oct. 7, to table the decision of moving…
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Students of the month recognized
Dr. Chip Jones, superintendent of Cumberland County Public Schools, presents Yaretzi Cruz-Araujo with her plaque for being named…
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Buckingham School Board torn on reopening schools
A motion to continue school virtually for the remainder of the semester failed 3-3 at Monday night’s Buckingham…
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Cumberland schools to begin in-person schedule Oct. 19
Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) will be transitioning to a hybrid in-person schedule beginning Oct. 19. According to…
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Remote learning specialist hired in Prince Edward
Remote Learning Specialist Amy McClure was recently hired by Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) to facilitate efforts…
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Mayhew hired as supervisor of transportation at PECPS
William Mayhew has been hired as the Supervisor of Transportation for Prince Edward County Public Schools. “We are…
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School meals offered for free
Prince Edward County Public Schools will serve meals at no charge to children 18 and under. The U.S.…
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Schools receive 21st Century grants
Local schools were awarded grant money as part of the Virginia Department of Education’s effort to fund 21st…
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New African American history course available
Area high schools now have the option to offer an African American history course to students. Thursday, Aug.…
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Scholarship winners announced
Each year, students at Buckingham County High School apply for competitive scholarships to support post-secondary education and training.…
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GRASP provides scholarships to area students
GRASP (Great Aspirations Scholarship Program, Inc.), a non-profit, college and career access organization, headquartered in Glen Allen, recently…
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Lutz receives chemistry teacher award
Prince Edward County High School (PECHS) chemistry teacher Dr. Gary Lutz was recently honored with the Franklin D.…
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Scholarship winners announced
The Cumberland County Public Schools Foundation, Inc., recently awarded Cumberland High School students and former high school students…
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CuCPS ranked #1 in workforce readiness
Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) recently received first place at the 2020 Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Excellence…
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Muhammad awarded Elias Jones scholarship
Alia Muhammad was named the winner of the annual Elias Jones Scholarship for 2020. Muhammad is a student…
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Newman earns scholarship from VCC
Jordan Newman, a senior at Cumberland High School, has earned a $1,500 educational scholarship from the Virginia Cooperative…
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Prince Edward schools go online-only for first 9 weeks
Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) will conduct its first nine weeks of classes remotely. The decision was…
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Buckingham schools move online for first nine weeks
Buckingham County Public Schools (BCPS) officials have announced the first nine weeks of classes will be conducted virtually.…
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Bands adjust to new reality
The cancellation of the high school football season and the unlikelihood that marching competitions will be held this…
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PECPS superintendent schedules address for Tuesday
Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) Superintendent Dr. Barbara Johnson will hold a Tuesday, July 28, address for…
Education
Cumberland County schools to open online only for first 9 weeks
Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) will begin the school year with distance-only learning for the first nine weeks.…
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Griffin retires
Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) saw an end to an era Wednesday, July 1, when Dr. Amy Griffin…
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Prince Edward unveils school reopening plan
Prince Edward County students can expect to attend school on alternating weeks when the new school year begins…
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Reopening schools will increase child care needs
As the majority of local schools release their reopening plans for the first academic year back after the…