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Local businesses inspire young minds at Martinsville’s career fair
Read full article: Local businesses inspire young minds at Martinsville’s career fairMartinsville City Schools is helping its middle school students learn more about what they want to be when they grow up by hosting a career fair called CTE Discovery Career Quest. It’s taking place October 8 at 10 am at the Big Chair Parking Lot in Uptown Martinsville.
Over A Thousand Warnings Issued as Martinsville Cracks Down on Speeding Near Schools
Read full article: Over A Thousand Warnings Issued as Martinsville Cracks Down on Speeding Near SchoolsMartinsville Police Department wants people to slow down at all its schools, so it installed speed enforcement cameras.
Virginia’s New Cell Phone-Free Policy: What Local Schools Are Saying
Read full article: Virginia’s New Cell Phone-Free Policy: What Local Schools Are SayingThe Virginia Department of Education is releasing its final guidance on creating cell phone-free education in the Commonwealth on Monday, and you have until Sunday to provide feedback.
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Avoiding Back Pain: Tips for packing your kid’s backpack
Read full article: Avoiding Back Pain: Tips for packing your kid’s backpackSchool’s back in session for Southwest Virginia schools, and as you’re busy getting your little ones out the door in the morning, it can be tempting to put everything in their backpacks. However, doctors are urging parents to think twice.
Virginia high school students embrace college life early with Roanoke College’s free program
Read full article: Virginia high school students embrace college life early with Roanoke College’s free programVirginia High School kids will have the unique opportunity to take free courses at Roanoke College as classes start today.
Roanoke College announces $60 million science center makeover
Read full article: Roanoke College announces $60 million science center makeoverCompetitive cheer, band and majoring in cannabis are major changes students at Roanoke College can expect, including a $60 million makeover of its science center.
Violence and drug incidents prompt Lynchburg Schools to enhance security
Read full article: Violence and drug incidents prompt Lynchburg Schools to enhance securityLynchburg City Public Schools had five cases where they had to contact law enforcement in the 2022 to 2023 school year, according to the Virginia State Department’s latest Student Behavior and Administrative Response data.
Roanoke County Public Schools report 17 cases of written threats and intimidation
Read full article: Roanoke County Public Schools report 17 cases of written threats and intimidationEvery year, Virginia public schools are required to send a report on student behavior to the state’s Department of Education, which is called the Student Behavior and Administrative Response.
WEIGH IN | What are your concerns about the changes to some school bus routes for Roanoke City schools?
Read full article: WEIGH IN | What are your concerns about the changes to some school bus routes for Roanoke City schools?Roanoke City Public Schools has announced bus routes for the upcoming year, and more than 130 parents took to social media to voice their concerns.
Virginia Department of Education set to issue guidance on cell phone-free education
Read full article: Virginia Department of Education set to issue guidance on cell phone-free educationThe Virginia Department of Education will release new guidance today that will establish cell phone-free environments in schools across the Commonwealth.
Enhancing security measures in local schools as kids head back to school
Read full article: Enhancing security measures in local schools as kids head back to schoolStudents are heading back to the classrooms and several school divisions in Southwest Virginia have made some changes to keep kids safe.
VSP implementing "Operation College Safe Return" which will increase police patrols on Route 460
Read full article: VSP implementing "Operation College Safe Return" which will increase police patrols on Route 460With numerous colleges and universities located near Route 460 in Virginia VSP troopers will be increasing patrols along the heavily traveled route.
Roanoke County School Board set to vote on cell phone policy this week
Read full article: Roanoke County School Board set to vote on cell phone policy this weekClassroom controversies are brewing as the Roanoke County school board pushes for new cell phone policies. With just a couple days left before school starts the time is ticking to make a decision.
The dangers of oversharing back-to-school info
Read full article: The dangers of oversharing back-to-school infoIt’s back to school here at WSLS! And with back to school comes the cute back-to-school pictures we all know and love: Backpacks and smiles waiting for the bus. But did you know some back-to-school pictures can put your child’s privacy at risk?
Roanoke Valley organization hosting event to equip kids with supplies and confidence for school
Read full article: Roanoke Valley organization hosting event to equip kids with supplies and confidence for schoolCHIP of the Roanoke Valley is giving away free school supplies tomorrow at 10 am as part of its Back to School Celebration.
Statewide Zoom call on cell phone-free education set for Monday morning
Read full article: Statewide Zoom call on cell phone-free education set for Monday morningThe Virginia Department of Education is giving people throughout the Commonwealth a chance to voice their concerns and provide input on cell phone-free education.
Students, parents and staff weigh in on new Montgomery County Public Schools cell phone policy ahead of school year
Read full article: Students, parents and staff weigh in on new Montgomery County Public Schools cell phone policy ahead of school yearA Virginia Tech political expert tell us for many elections, the Vice President is not a major factor to swing voters, but with the recent events, she said people are now paying closer attention.