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Jefferson Co. BOE votes down lease to build park near new Shepherdstown Elementary School
CHARLES TOWN — The Jefferson County Board of Education on Aug. 12 voted down plans to lease land to Jefferson County Parks and Recreation for a new public park by the new Shepherdstown Elementary School building, with plans to continue the discussion in the future. For several years, Jefferson...
Loudoun County Public Schools opens new school; superintendent has big goals for district
LEESBURG, Va. — Loudoun County Public Schools students are heading back to class, and some of them will be learning in a brand new school. The district opened its 100th school Thursday -- Watson Mountain Middle School. Principal Lenny Compton said this first year, they're starting with only sixth...
Musselman leaning on development, run game this season
INWOOD, W.Va –The success of Musselman High School football can be traced back to a strong system of development put in place by head coach Brian Thomas. Entering an uncertain 2024 season with limited returning experience, the Applemen will be leaning on that development system to produce players that are ready to step onto the varsity stage and make an impact right away.
Here's one way Loudoun County Public Schools is tackling staffing shortages
STERLING, Va. — To help with staffing shortages, Loudoun County Public Schools started a new program this year to recruit teachers from other countries. LCPS has hired 40 so-called ambassador teachers from all over the globe, many hailing from the Philippines and Jamaica. They’re teaching primarily in elementary school classrooms this year.
Officials warn drivers to be mindful of stopped school buses
BERKELEY COUNTY, W.Va. (DC News Now) — With Berkeley County Schools back in session this week, buses are out and about transporting children. That means being extra vigilant about stop signs when loading and unloading children. School transportation officials warn that failure to yield to a school bus stop sign may lead to fines, suspension […]
Homeschoolers get ready for new school year with curriculum, supplies swap
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Homeschoolers from across the region lugged cardboard boxes and bags full of used curriculum and other supplies to the Shepherdstown Public Library on Aug. 15. The goal for this event, the Homeschool Curriculum & Supplies Swap, was for families to share items that they no longer needed...
After second playoff win in school history, Spring Mills aims at next level in Class AAAA
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — In the highly-competitive Eastern Panhandle Athletic Conference, Spring Mills took an important step forward for their program last fall. The state’s youngest high school opened in 2013. The Cardinals won their second playoff game in school history in 2023, finishing with a record of 9-3. “Last year’s team, we just had a lot of dogs,” said Spring Mills senior quarterback/defensive back Max Anderson. “I just think we have to keep that mentality going into this next season and I think we should have a really good season.”
Martinsburg begins latest state title defense with sights set on 11th championship
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — With 13 wins in an undefeated season, Dave Walker’s return to Martinsburg last fall went according to the best script possible. Walker won eight state titles at MHS from 2010-2019 before leaving to coach at Concord University. Now back in the eastern panhandle, Walker welcomed the return to a program he built into a state powerhouse.
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