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Nansemond-Suffolk Academy celebrates fifth-straight state title
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — State champions have already been crowned for spring sports at private schools, and Nansemond-Suffolk Academy has earned two of them, including one by its dominant girls softball team. The Saints celebrated a state title by its boys lacrosse team and then the NSA softball team had a crowning achievement, defeating Isle […]
Busted play works out for Ocean Lakes in upset of top seed Great Bridge in Class 5 Region A baseball semifinal
CHESAPEAKE — Busted plays usually prove costly, but that wasn’t the case for the Ocean Lakes High baseball team Friday night. The Dolphins and Great Bridge were tied in the top of the sixth inning of the Class 5 Region A semifinals. Ocean Lakes was threatening with runners on base, including Jack Marchesi on third. “Our batter thought it was a safety squeeze when it should have been a suicide ...
SPS announces new school appointments for SY2024-2025
During its May 9 board meeting, the Suffolk Public School board announced new school appointments for the 2024-2025 school year. Among those announced were three new principals, four assistant principals, and three new administrators. Three schools will have a new face at the top, as Dr. Shaka Miller assumes the role of principal at Hillpoint […] The post SPS announces new school appointments for SY2024-2025 appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Leadership Transition at COVA CCI: ODU's Daniel Takabi to Take the Helm in July
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King’s Fork High School mourns death of student
In a letter to parents of King’s Fork High School students, Principal Derrick Bryant confirmed the death of a student in what he called a “tragic accident.” “We regret to inform you that this morning, we learned of the passing of one of our students as a result of a tragic accident,” Bryant said in […] The post King’s Fork High School mourns death of student appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Phone and internet outage cancels SOLs for SPS students
A phone and internet outage caused by a cut fiber line near the John F. Kennedy Middle School construction site has canceled today’s standardized testing (SOLs). According to SPS, Spectrum is en route for emergency repairs. The division has also suspended visitors due to Monday’s outage for the safety of its students and staff. No other […] The post Phone and internet outage cancels SOLs for SPS students appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Smithfield Ruritans award scholarships
The Smithfield Ruritan Club recently awarded six local high school graduates $1000.00 each for their outstanding Ruritan scholarship applications. Pictured from left are Sammie Hope, attending Christopher Newport University; Abigail Burke, attending Paul D. Camp Community College; Kaitlynn Thomsom, attending the College of William and Mary; Smithfield Ruritan President Kirk Ring; Elizabeth DeFluri, attending Virginia […]
On-Site and Non-instructional visit vote deadlocked
An ordinance to allow board members to conduct on-site and non-instructional visits to Suffolk schools deadlocked at 3-3 during the May 9 meeting. The deadlock is due to the absence of board member Phyliss Byrum, who, according to SPS board clerk Tarshia Gardner, was absent due to a medical condition that prevented her from attending. […] The post On-Site and Non-instructional visit vote deadlocked appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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