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Souper Bowl Canned Food Drive held
The Buckingham Senior FFA chapter hosted the Souper Bowl Canned Food Drive from Aug. 21 – 25. This…
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Buckingham County bus drivers get a raise. Here’s what’s changing
Bus drivers need respect. That’s what Chuck Graves reminded Buckingham County supervisors on Monday, as he encouraged them…
Education
Justin Pope: This is the way forward for Prince Edward schools
The Prince Edward Board of Supervisors has unanimously endorsed plans to renovate the county’s elementary school. Here’s what…
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School board certifies crisis plan for Prince Edward
At last month’s meeting, the Prince Edward County School Board discussed how to move forward with the district’s…
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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…
Education
James G. Johnson Jr. is Cumberland’s latest Hall of Fame inductee
Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) has added another name to their Alumni Hall of Fame. The district announced…
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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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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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AKA Sorority awards Hall-Harris Scholarship
Cheyenne Crenshaw, a 2023 honor graduate of Cumberland County High School and Alana Medley, a 2023 honor graduate…
Education
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…
Education
Prince Edward Schools apply for a safety grant
As students are back in class, safety is a top priority in Prince Edward County. Luckily, a new…
Education
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.…
Education
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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Buckingham Schools receive grant for its automotive program
The automotive program is growing and developing in Buckingham County schools, thanks to some recent help. The district…
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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…
Education
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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Buckingham FFA competes at State Convention
The Virginia FFA held the 97th Virginia FFA State Convention Tuesday, June 20 through Friday, June 23, on…
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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 Foundation gives out scholarships
A number of Cumberland High students will be getting help with paying for college, thanks to the Cumberland…