Education
Farmers want more milk options in Virginia schools
Milk is chock-full of necessary vitamins, and having more milk options available during school meals helps ensure students ...
Education
Buckingham Middle School FFA students compete at the State Fair
The Buckingham Middle School FFA was very excited to have students attend and compete at the State Fair ...
Education
Prince Edward residents pay tribute to Marvin Meadows
FARMVILLE – Everyone knew Marvin Meadows. And that didn’t end when you left Prince Edward County. “Whenever I ...
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
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
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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
News
Buckingham FFA build leadership skills
On Wednesday, Sept. 21, members of the Buckingham Senior and Buckingham Middle FFA Chapters went to Dinwiddie High ...
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
Emporia man arrested in connection with threat to Lunenburg schools
EMPORIA – A 30-year-old Emporia man was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 14, linked to the threat made against Lunenburg ...
Education
Absenteeism is a problem in schools
For the most part, schools in Prince Edward County meet state standards. There are a few categories that ...
Public Schools
High School Football Notebook: Eagles, Chargers keep rolling
FARMVILLE – With Week Three of the 2022 high school football season in the books, we learned a ...
Prince Edward
‘It’s not a simple problem’: School districts struggle with teacher shortage
FARMVILLE – One month into the new semester, schools in Prince Edward County still have a teacher shortage. ...
Cumberland
Cumberland County residents prepare to ‘Walk for Education’
CUMBERLAND – Cumberland County students need to dust off their walking shoes as an annual fundraiser is coming ...
Education
Area students qualify for free school meals
Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow of schools is encouraging families to find out if their child or ...
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