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Violence and drug incidents prompt Lynchburg Schools to enhance security
Lynchburg 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
Every 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?
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
The 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
Students 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
With 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
Classroom 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
It’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
CHIP 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
The 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
A 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.