Education
Prince Edward County students help update fire evacuation plans
FARMVILLE – What started as a problem for Prince Edward County schools became a unique opportunity for a…
Buckingham
Winter weather freezes roads, triggers school delays for Jan. 9
FARMVILLE – Winter weather has triggered multiple school delays across the region Monday morning. Now the National Weather…
Education
AKA sorority hands out scholarships
Residents from Cumberland and Charlotte counties were honored at the end of December with this year’s Hall-Harris Scholarship.…
Education
Cumberland County Notebook: Cumberland students give back
CUMBERLAND – Students from Cumberland County schools worked hard this month to give back. That was the focus…
Education
Buckingham student clinches win in statewide contest
DILLWYN – While classes are out for winter break across the region, one Buckingham student is celebrating a…
News
Teachers of the Year announced
It’s that time of year again. All of the school districts announce their Teacher of the Year nominees,…
Education
Schools launch academic reviews
Schools in Buckingham County are being reviewed. As part of a state requirement, officials with Buckingham County Public…
Education
How do you fix Prince Edward’s school traffic? VDOT has an idea
FARMVILLE – There’s several ways to deal with school traffic in Prince Edward County and they don’t involve…
Education
Cumberland classes get a Christmas visit: Headlines for Dec. 17
CUMBERLAND – Yes, that was a snowman in a top hat visiting classes in Cumberland County schools on Friday.…
Education
BCPS provides a ‘Heroes’ Breakfast’
On Friday, Dec. 2, Buckingham County Public Schools (BCPS) hosted a heroes’ breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10…
News
Christmas comes to Buckingham Preschool
Buckingham County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. John Keeler spread lots of Christmas cheer at Buckingham Preschool on Tuesday…
Education
Cumberland County teacher chosen for rare national honor
CUMBERLAND – Pamela Stepko was surprised. The math interventionist, who works at Cumberland Elementary, thought she was going…
Education
Even if sales tax hike falls through, school renovations promised
Prince Edward County officials plan to renovate Prince Edward Elementary, even if the proposed sales tax increase doesn’t…
Education
Student Council collects coats for Prince Edward County families
FARMVILLE – The student leadership at Prince Edward County High School wanted to serve more than just the…
Education
Hitting the right note: Cumberland honors retiring music teachers
CUMBERLAND – Scott Gordon and Gary Archer have left their mark on Cumberland County. From students to teachers,…
Education
Buckingham’s assistant superintendent is ready to help the district
BUCKINGHAM – This school year, Buckingham County Schools welcomed a new assistant superintendent. Travis Ridley started at Buckingham…
Education
Buckingham FFA members prepare for the future
DILLWYN – The Buckingham Future Farmers of America chapter has been busy over the last two months. On…
Cumberland
Cumberland County schools look at VR options to expand learning
CUMBERLAND – Field trips are expensive. It’s also not cheap to build physical labs. So how does a…
Education
FFA wins Southeast Area Forestry Contest
BUCKINGHAM — The Southeast Area Forestry Contest was held in Powhatan on Nov. 14. The forestry contest tests…
Education
Nelson picks up championship ring
Prince Edward County High sophomore Makayla Nelson earned some extra jewelry this month, thanks to her state championship.…
Education
Gregory makes dean’s list
Sade’ Gregory, a 2020 Cumberland High School graduate has been designated a Dean’s List honoree at Howard University…
Education
Prince Edward County eyes sales tax increase to pay for school repairs
FARMVILLE – No one claims that Prince Edward County Elementary doesn’t need help. The Herald has detailed the…
Education
Cross Country teams win James River championships
Buckingham Boys and Girls both won the James River District Cross Country Championships together for the first time…
Education
Herald News Briefs: Hotel advances, as does Buckingham medical building
DILLWYN – In 2020, Sentara closed its primary care location in Buckingham County. Within the next year, those…
Buckingham
Should explicit material be taught? Buckingham schools change their policy
DILLWYN – How do you define sexually explicit content? Who decides what is and isn’t appropriate for students…
Education
‘Bridge Builders’ project moves forward in Prince Edward schools
FARMVILLE – The goal is to build bridges in Prince Edward County, to work with other students and…
Education
Ambassador teacher program helps Prince Edward County schools
FARMVILLE – Claudia Uter’s love for teaching and learning has brought her many miles from her home in…