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Chronic absence numbers drop for Prince Edward schools
The good news is the absence numbers keep dropping. The bad news is they’re still pretty high. Prince Edward County Schools Superintendent Dr. Barbara Johnson outlined where the district stands with chronic absenteeism when she spoke with county supervisors on Tuesday, April 9. Speaking during their regular meeting, Johnson explained that currently, 21% of the […] The post Chronic absence numbers drop for Prince Edward schools appeared first on Farmville.
Students get prepared
One of the most important parts of dealing with an emergency is being prepared. And the Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) is helping Lunenburg schools do just that, through some supplies. The CRC has donated a number of FEMA Emergency Preparedness Activity Books for second grade students in the district. Lauren Jones, representing CRC, delivered the […] The post Students get prepared appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Local Students Shine in VCCS Arts and Poetry Contests: Emphasizing the Importance of STEAM
STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, is a term often used in education. The U.S. Department of Education promotes rigorous curricula in these areas to prepare students for complex challenges and high-tech jobs. STEM careers are frequently among the highest paying and most in-demand. However, some suggest including the Arts, represented by the letter 'A', to form STEAM.
Prince Edward County bands pass ‘exam’, earn superior grade
Every school band in Virginia gets graded once a year. But unlike book tests that go over written concepts, this exam is done in concert form. Students perform their prepared music for judges and then get graded. The good news for the Prince Edward County bands is that this year’s groups passed with flying colors. […] The post Prince Edward County bands pass ‘exam’, earn superior grade appeared first on Farmville.
School districts split on solar eclipse plans. Some will close.
Chip Jones sees it as a learning experience. On Monday, April 8, Central and Southside Virginia will be able to witness a solar eclipse, the first since 2017. Starting at 1:57 p.m. and running until 4:28 p.m., this area of Virginia will see 83.8% of the sun blocked by the moon when the eclipse reaches […] The post School districts split on solar eclipse plans. Some will close. appeared first on Farmville.
‘It was a unique place’: Victoria High alumni reflect
There is a gabled entrance portico rising the height of the one-story red brick building’s front facade. The structure of the old Victoria High School is supported by broad, white Doric Columns – all representative of the building’s 1922-1923 construction in Classic Revival style. It’s a relatively simple, traditional structure in design, but it’s been […] The post ‘It was a unique place’: Victoria High alumni reflect appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Charlotte Court House, April 11 High School Softball🥎 Game Notice
The Prince Edward County High School softball team will have a game with Randolph-Henry High School on April 11, 2024, 17:59:00 CST. ALWAYS WANTED TO DUNK LIKE A TOTAL BADASS, OR DEVELOP ROCK-SOLID WORK ETHIC....
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