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'There is so much excitement': Buffalo Gap holds ribbon cutting for brand new middle school
SWOOPE — "It's way nicer than the old school," said Kayla Botkin, a rising seventh grader. Botkin began her middle school journey at Beverley Manor, which closed following last school year after serving students for 35 years. Students from the school will now attend one of two brand new middle schools in Augusta County. Both Buffalo Gap and Riverheads will open new schools this year. ...
Virginia Department of Education hears from community at Kate Collins Middle School
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - The Virginia Department of Education is hosting Commonwealth Conversations across Virginia. Kate Collins Middle School in Waynesboro is the fourth stop. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lisa Coons said the department has received great feedback and suggestions from across the commonwealth. “We are really hearing a...
Source: Waynesboro teachers rely on Amazon wish lists, but now told to take them down
Teachers are angry after being asked to take down Amazon wish lists for their classrooms in Waynesboro Public Schools. A WPS administrator said he thinks it boils down to confusion over the school system’s policy. An email sent to educators dated July 8 asked teachers to send their lists...
Bridgewater College announces new criminology and game design majors
BRIDGEWATER, Va. (WHSV) - Bridgewater College will introduce new undergraduate majors to its students this fall. Both programs will be available to current and prospective Bridgewater College students beginning in fall 2024. The Bonnie Forrer and John Harvey Rhodes School of Arts and Humanities will offer new criminology and game...
Waynesboro Schools celebrates another successful summer of programming
As the summer comes to an end, Waynesboro Schools is proud to highlight the success of their Extended School Year (ESY) summer programs at secondary schools. The programs provided invaluable experiences and learning opportunities for middle and high school students, ensuring a productive and enriching summer break. For four weeks,...