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Virginia school district expands to 200-day year
The hottest days of summer vacation are stopped cold in the capital of Virginia.While most schools nationwide are just starting the academic year, Richmond Public Schools opened the school year for some of its elementary schools on July 22. The city started to experiment with a longer school year in 2023 in an attempt to make up for learning loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.School officials said the first year was so successful that they expanded to more schools for the 2024-2025 school year.Student and parent reactionFairfield Court Elementary is one of the schools already in month two...
Superintendent orders meals review after photos surface of 'unacceptable' school lunches
PETERSBURG – The city’s acting school superintendent says she has ordered a review of the division’s nutrition system after social-media photos this week showed somewhat paltry offerings for lunch at Petersburg High School. In a statement released Friday on Facebook by Petersburg City Public Schools, Yolonda Brown said she has asked the division's Nutrition Department “to review and assess” meal preparation, and to report directly to students and parents through a series of family and community meetings....
Oscar Smith’s running game too much for Hermitage in the season opener
CHESAPEAKE — Everyone knows that senior Brandon Nesbit is Oscar Smith’s primary running back. But the Tigers showed he won’t be the only one to watch as Ty’jae Curtis proved he’s also going to be a force. The two-headed monster combined for nearly 200 yards and three touchdowns to lead fourth-ranked Oscar Smith to a 44-6 victory over Hermitage, which is outside of Richmond, in the season ...
University of Richmond increases income level for students to qualify for Richmond’s Promise
The University of Richmond has expanded the number of students in Virginia who will qualify for Richmond’s Promise to Virginia by increasing the qualifying income level. Beginning in fall 2025, qualified Virginians whose total parental income is $75,000 or less will receive grant aid equal to 100 percent of tuition, housing and food at the University of Richmond.
Long-Time, Popular Hopewell High School Pitching Coach Brad Fox Retires
Strong pitching has been a staple over the years from the Hopewell High School baseball program. And that pitching has been a huge ingredient to the sustained success of the Vikings program, evidenced by their 2023 WPIAL championship. However, Coach Morgan Singletary and his program are now in search of...
Richmond Edison edges past Cameron in tough test
Richmond Edison finally found a way to top Cameron 30-22 for an Ohio high school football victory at Richmond Edison High on Aug. 30. The first quarter gave Richmond Edison a 7-0 lead over Cameron. The scoreboard showed the Dragons with an 8-7 lead over the Wildcats heading into the...
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