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State delegate says Norfolk Public Schools leadership is ignoring safety concerns and refusing meetings with officials
Del. Jackie Glass says the superintendent of Norfolk Public Schools has refused to meet with her and other members of Norfolk’s General Assembly delegation to talk about addressing violence and other issues in Norfolk’s schools. Glass appeared before the Norfolk School Board on June 26 saying she’s worried...
Rubama: Former Lake Taylor star Jalyn Holmes honors late stepfather with academy to teach football, life lessons
NORFOLK — About a year ago, former Lake Taylor High star Jalyn Holmes had an idea to create a football camp that would be different from others. Not only would campers learn about football, but they would also learn about life off the field. “I shared this vision with Vaughn last year during (organized team activities),” Holmes said about his late stepfather, Vaughn Parker. “I just wanted to ...
Middle School Courtyard Makeover Plan
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The viewers have spoken and now it’s time for the plan! The Hampton Roads Show got an email from Deep Creek Middle School (DCMS) history teacher Dory Suttmiller about the condition of the two courtyards at DCMS. All last week, viewers helped pick a final plan for the courtyard. Micah Miller at Easton Outdoors joined HRS with the final plan and it will be constructed in the month of July with a reveal in August following the Summer Olympics.
Field Hockey Welcomes 2024 Incoming Class
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary head field hockey coach Tess Ellis announced the addition of six student-athletes to the defending CAA Champions roster for the 2024 season. The list includes Davidson graduate transfer defender Ellie Taylor (Richmond, Va./St. Catherine's/Davidson) and five incoming freshmen in midfielder/forward Alivia Boatwright (Fredericksburg, Va. / Mountain View), goalkeeper Emma Cari (Emmaus, Pa. / Emmaus), midfielder/forward Josette DeGour (Haddonfield, N.J. / Bishop Eustace Prep), defender Darcy Kopsinis (North Chesterfield, Va. / Trinity Episcopal), and midfielder/forward Ava Rossman (Beaverdam, Va. / Patrick Henry).
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