Lynchburg City Schools announced that an individual who was recently announced as the next principal of E.C. Glass High School has withdrawn and will not be assuming the position.
Every year, most grade school students are home for the summer. However, many students rely on the school to supply a full meal. Because of this, various school systems in our area are offering free meals to students during summer break.
Former E.C. Glass High School Principal Dr. Daniel Rule will take on the role of deputy superintendent at King George County Schools in July.
The Lynchburg Police Department announced Monday that it had arrested a school bus driver and charged her with strangulation and child neglect after an assault investigation into an assault incident at Linkhorne Elementary on March 30.
Lynchburg City Schools is asking the city for just over $42 million — about $2.7 million more than last year — to support its capital improvement plan and day-to-day operations.
Lynchburg City Schools will begin daily metal detector screenings at Heritage High School, district officials said. Students are to enter at their usual door, walk through a metal-detection frame or be scanned by a hand-held detector before classes begin.
Lynchburg City Schools announced Wednesday that E.C. Glass High School would be closed out of an abundance of caution after investigators and law enforcement were made aware of a threat made involving an external contractor working on E.C. Glass Grounds.
The Lynchburg Police Department announced Wednesday that it had charged a 15-year-old after an alleged incident where a firearm was brandished on school grounds at E.C. Glass.
Lynchburg's One Community One Voice partnership launches the BIKE program at Bedford Hills Elementary, rewarding students with a bikes based on academics, attendance, and behavior.
Lynchburg City Schools is cooking up a new approach to hands-on learning with the launch of its first student-designed and operated food truck, equipped with a commercial-grade kitchen donated by Intuit and in partnership with Lynchburg Beacon of Hope.
A Lynchburg Student has been arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on school property after LPD investigated an incident in which a social media post was made that depicted a 16-year-old boy holding a handgun in what appeared to be a bathroom at E.C. Glass High School, according to officials.
Lynchburg City Schools is set to participate in the USDA Summer Food Service Program for 2025, providing free meals to children throughout the community.
A search for Lynchburg City School’s next superintendent is underway, and the school board wants to hear input from community members.
Lynchburg City Schools has a new alternative transportation program, called the Missed Bus Pickup program, helping kids get to school on time in the mornings with the main goal of helping with attendance.
Lynchburg City Schools Superintendent Dr. Crystal Edwards announced that Friday would be her last day in an LCS School Board Work session on Tuesday.
Superintendent Crystal Edwards and Deputy Superintendent of Instruction Amy Pugh have announced their retirements, we've learned.
Heritage High School dismissed students early at 1:45 p.m. due to a reported written threat, according to school officials.
Ian Rosenberg, author of 'The Free Speech Handbook,' defends his book amid controversy in Lynchburg City Schools, emphasizing its educational intent and urging parents to read it before passing judgment.
Lynchburg City Schools mistakenly distributed an explicit graphic novel to fourth and fifth graders, prompting parental concern and a review of the vetting process for donated books.
Lynchburg City Schools have asked families of elementary school students to return bags given to students containing books so that they may be checked for possible inappropriate materials.
Two Lynchburg elementary schools are off of the chopping block for closure, at least at the moment
Lynchburg City continues to battle over education funding as tensions rise and discussions about allocating additional state funding intensify. The community advocates for investing in students' education, while some council members debate using the extra money for tax cuts.
The Lynchburg City Council voted 5 to 2 to keep Sandusky and T.C. Miller Elementary Schools open in the upcoming school year.
E.C. Glass High School students were dismissed out of an abundance of caution Thursday morning after two teens were arrested for trespassing at the school, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
T.C. Miller and Sandusky Elementary may remain open for one more year if the city finds the money.
10 News has received a statement from the superintendent of Lynchburg City Schools after the fight at Heritage High School that sent one teen to the hospital Monday.
School funding has become a topic of conversation over the years and one local legislator is trying to help some of the shortfalls.
Lynchburg school leaders highlighted some of the achievements made this school year during the annual State of Lynchburg City Schools address.
In an effort to save money and address declining enrollment and aging school buildings, Lynchburg City Schools leaders have decided to close at least one of their district’s elementary schools.
As Lynchburg City Schools works to improve its facilities, it wants community members to be a part of the conversation.
Safe Schools Lynchburg's mission is to enhance security at Lynchburg City Schools.
Happy Tuesday! As you’re sipping your morning coffee, check out the Morning Sprint for the news of the day.
Students at four Lynchburg elementary schools were reading and reading ... and reading some more for this year’s Read-A-Thon.
Lynchburg City Schools received nearly $10 million in federal funding to purchase 25 new electric school buses.
Lynchburg City Schools said E.C. Glass High School and Dearington Elementary School are on lockout due to police activity in the community.
Lynchburg City Schools has been awarded an $8.4 million federal grant to better support students with their mental health needs.
Lockdowns and lockouts at schools in Lynchburg City have been lifted, according to school officials, but dismissals will be delayed.
Bus drivers at Lynchburg City Schools say they want a collective bargaining agreement in hopes of getting better policy, benefits and pay.
A group called “Men2School” is made up of church members, fraternities, and other organizations with the goal of helping kids start off on the right foot by holding up signs of encouragement and shouting messages of support.
Lynchburg City School leaders addressed their staffing shortage and new hires Monday, days after 10 News reported that they were sidestepping our questions.
After Lynchburg City Schools held a news conference last week and told 10 News it was “too early to tell” how many teachers and staff members they have for the upcoming school year, we wanted to follow up – and now LCS is dodging our questions.
In a school board meeting Tuesday night, Lynchburg City Schools discussed what’s to come as they work to create an LCS Facilities Master Plan.
The LCS Education Foundation partnered with businesses in the Hill City and Forest to host the event, as a way of thanking staff members and building teamwork.
A report shows that Lynchburg City Schools could close multiple elementary schools, forcing consolidation and rezoning for students.
The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a firearm violation at a local high school Friday afternoon.
Tuesday’s shooting at Lucy Addison Middle School in Roanoke marks the fourth incident in our region in one week -- raising safety concerns at local schools.
10 News reached out to several localities, companies, and school divisions — without discussing specifics about their security strategies.
That man is James Mozee, who dedicated a half century to education, teaching African American students during segregation.
Horizon has 17 staff members working with 22 schools throughout Lynchburg and its surrounding counties, helping students ages four to 18.
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School leaders plan on hosting one conversation a month through May. There will be different topics throughout the schoolyear, and the first discussion focused on family engagement.
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