Martinsville 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.

Martinsville Police Department wants people to slow down at all its schools, so it installed speed enforcement cameras.

The 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.

Rayhan Deskins spent nearly 17 years teaching and coaching in Rocky Mount, but left to get Administrative expertise. He brings that back home this year at the Eagles nest.

As students head back to class a local psychologist is sharing tips on how you and your kids can get into a new routine this fall.

School’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.

Competitive cheer, band and majoring in cannabis are major changes students at Roanoke College can expect, including a $60 million makeover of its science center.

Virginia High School kids will have the unique opportunity to take free courses at Roanoke College as classes start today.

Long gone are the days when students took the SAT using pencils and paper. That’s because it’s now a digital test.

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.

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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.

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10 News is your Back-to-School Authority, and we know that safety is the number one concern during this time.

With kids heading back to school, we know that safety is something you’re concerned about.

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School starts Tuesday, Aug. 20 for Roanoke City Public School kids, but there’s something a little different kids will need to wear.

10 News is your Back-to-School Authority, and with kids heading back to school, we know safety is top of mind.

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.

The Virginia Department of Education will release new guidance today that will establish cell phone-free environments in schools across the Commonwealth.

Roanoke County emphasizes the importance of bus safety for the new school year, urging drivers to follow the law and give school buses ample space to protect students.

Registration for after school and before school care programs are now open in our region.

Students are heading back to the classrooms and several school divisions in Southwest Virginia have made some changes to keep kids safe.

With numerous colleges and universities located near Route 460 in Virginia VSP troopers will be increasing patrols along the heavily traveled route.

Roanoke City schools are addressing the challenges faced by over 600 homeless students by providing essential support and stability.

This will be the eighth Minnick School in Virginia.

Montgomery County Public Schools has been awarded over $37,000 to expand its drone program.

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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.

Botetourt school district put three schools on the board's list of "highest honors" for the Exemplar performance school awards.

With Tropical Storm Debby set to affect our area some schools have begun delaying start their start dates.

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?

CHIP of the Roanoke Valley is giving away free school supplies tomorrow at 10 am as part of its Back to School Celebration.

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.

It’s the last day to donate school supplies to students in need during our Load the Bus Event.

VIrginia Western offered up to two free week long camps per student to rising 10-11-12th graders in Roanoke City schools.

WSLS is partnering with Roanoke City, Salem City, Roanoke County, and Craig County Public Schools for Walmart’s Load the Bus program during tax-free weekend.

Parents tend to spend hundreds of dollars on school supplies every year, but this weekend you can save some money as tax free weekend starts tomorrow.

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.

Running list of how local school systems are responding to the Virginia Governor’s executive order about cell phone-free education

Back to school is just weeks away, and this year, state health leaders want you to add a couple health-related items to your back to school list.

It's that time of the year again, and we'd love to see your back-to-school photos!

Summer vacation is winding down, and parents across the region are getting their kids ready for the new year.

If your family needs a little extra help this Back to School season, the Back2School outreach is here to help.

A Virginia Tech expert is offering advice for parents to address and prevent bullying.

It's the first year of Farm to School program, and so far three owners are participating, Kegley, Pratt, and Mountain

As Roanoke City School students return to the classroom for their second week, there will be some adjustments to bus routes that parents should keep in mind.

Roanoke College students moved into their dorms on Sunday.

In June, 10 News contacted all 35 school divisions in the Southwest, Central Virginia viewing area to find out what measures they’re taking to keep staff and students safe.

Grayson County Public Schools consists of four elementary schools, a middle school and Grayson County High School.

Highland County Public Schools is a small division that only consists of Highland Elementary and Highland High School.

Roanoke City Public School officials are hoping day two runs more smoothly after 67 of the 95 or so bus routes were delayed Tuesday morning.

This year, Roanoke City Public Schools is trying something different to make sure students get to the classroom on time: a staggered bell schedule.

Safety experts and researchers agree, prevention is the best defense against school shootings.

Giles County Public Schools serves more than 2,200 students attending three grade schools, two high schools, and a technology center.

Buena Vista City Public Schools serves about 900 students and consists of one high school, a middle school and two elementary schools.

One fast food chain is aiming to help our local schools and students this back-to-school season.

Tuesday was the first day back at school for Roanoke City students.

10 News is your Back to School Authority and we are working for you, putting bullet-resistant backpack inserts to the test.

Salem City Public Schools serves about 3,800 students in four elementary schools, one middle school and Salem High School.

Henry County Public Schools serves about 7,100 students and is made up of 13 schools, including Magna Vista and Bassett High Schools.

Roanoke City Schools will now start and end at different times from each other.

As someone who was once a very broke college student, having TV, let alone free TV, was an aspirational goal to have.

The rise in school shootings in the U.S. has given rise to products made to protect students from gunfire, specifically bullet-resistant backpacks and backpack inserts.

Galax City Public Schools is home to about 1,300 students in Galax Elementary, middle and high schools.

Roanoke City Public Schools serves nearly 14,000 students across 17 elementary schools, five middle schools and Patrick Henry and William Fleming High Schools.

First Impressions in Roanoke gave kids free haircuts Sunday.

Roanoke City Schools hosted their Back-to-School Extravaganza Saturday to get students and parents prepped for the new year.

Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS) is making sure students have everything they need to kick the school year off with a bang.

Martinsville City Public Schools serves around 1,800 students and has two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school.

Lexington City Schools is a small school district that consists of one elementary school and one middle school.

Roanoke City Public Schools is celebrating the upcoming school year with its annual convocation.

Amherst County Public Schools serves about 4,000 students in six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.

Nelson County Public Schools serves about 1,500 students in two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

Pulaski County school leaders are putting safety in the hands of the people who are likely to see a threat first: teachers.

Radford City Public Schools serves approximately 2,500 students and is home to two elementary schools, an intermediate school and Radford High School.

Bedford County Public Schools serves more than 9,000 students across 13 elementary schools, three middle schools and Staunton River, Liberty and Jefferson Forest high schools.

The town of Altavista is turning to technology to cut down on speeding.

Buena Vista students are getting a helping hand this back-to-school season thanks to a local company.

The D.A.R.E. program, which stands for drug abuse resistance education, is being offered in some local schools, like Roanoke City, to educate students about the risks of drug use.

Supplies collected during the Load the Bus event in Roanoke will soon be distributed to families in need.

Rockbridge County Public Schools is home to more than 2,500 students and includes four elementary schools, a middle school and one high school.

About 7,800 students will be in Campbell County Public Schools this year as the district houses 13 schools and one technical education center.

Lynchburg City Schools serves around 8,000 students and made up pf 11 elementary, three middle and two high schools — E.C. Glass and Heritage.

Craig County Public Schools consists of an elementary school and Craig County High School, which also houses the middle school.

School safety is top of mind for many parents as kids return to the classroom.

Salon in the New River Valley hosts back to school haircut party raising money for non profits in the area.

As students head back to the classroom, 10 News is working for you to investigate what schools across our region are doing to protect your kids.

Franklin County Public Schools serves around 6,500 students and has 12 elementary schools, a middle school and a high school.

Floyd County Public Schools serves around 1,800 students in five buildings, including four elementary and one comprehensive high school.

Pittsylvania County serves around 8,000 students in ten elementary, four middle and four high schools, including Chatham, Dan River, Gretna and Tunstall.

Pulaski County Public Schools is home to around 4,000 students between five elementary schools, one middle schools and Pulaski County High School.

Statistics show one in five children in Virginia will experience bullying.

Wednesday was the first day back at school for some districts. And in Roanoke County, Superintendent Dr. Ken Nicely welcomed students back at Masons Cove Elementary School.

Several Roanoke and Roanoke County organizations are working to provide kids with free haircuts and school supplies at a “Cuts with Cops” event, leaders said.

Community members got a first look at Salem High School upgrades.

See how the Solutionaries team addresses educational challenges to exploring food insecurity and behavioral interventions.

Patrick County Public Schools includes seven schools, serving around 2,500 students.

Roanoke County serves nearly 14,000 students and consists of 16 elementary schools, five middle schools and Cave Spring, Glenvar, Hidden Valley, Northside and William Byrd High Schools.

A joint school board and city council meeting was held in Lynchburg Tuesday to discuss the future of the division's facilities.