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SCPS to offer Saturday Academy from January-June 2024
Southampton County Public Schools will offer a Saturday learning opportunity to provide additional educational support and opportunities for eligible students from January to June 2024. This opportunity will be called Saturday Academy and is designed to accelerate recovery from learning loss. The initiative is in alignment with “ALL in VA,” a plan in which the […] The post SCPS to offer Saturday Academy from January-June 2024 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Board opts to not broadcast public comments
The Southampton County School Board continues to offer a public comment period for those who wish to address the board, but the board reached a consensus earlier this year that it would not broadcast the period on its YouTube livestream. Starting in August, the audio and video cuts out on the livestream for the duration […] The post Board opts to not broadcast public comments appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Capron Elementary School thankful for Wyche family donation
In the spirit of the Thanksgiving season, Capron Elementary School recently received the gracious donation of gift cards from the Wyche family. A school news release noted that the Wyche (Ben and Eunice) family, or “Nana’s and Big Dad’s Babies,” as they like to affectionately refer to themselves, have been ongoing supporters of CES for […] The post Capron Elementary School thankful for Wyche family donation appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Indians fall narrowly in Region 2A semifinals
Southampton High School’s varsity football team fought hard in the Region 2A semifinals on Friday, Nov. 17, showing it belonged among the top teams in the wider area. But the No. 7 Indians did ultimately fall, ending a historic playoff run with a narrow 14-8 loss to host No. 3 Amelia County High School. Travis […] The post Indians fall narrowly in Region 2A semifinals appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Sussex County implements speed cameras in public school zones
SUSSEX COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — Attention speedsters! Beginning on Jan. 3, the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office will start implementing photo speed cameras on Route 40 in Sussex Public School zones, according to their release. When the lights are flashing, that’s a reminder to slow down because class is in session. Citations will be issued during […]
Big Red earns first playoff win in 21 years
Southampton High School’s varsity football team took the program to a level it has not been at for more than two decades on Friday, Nov. 10, when the No. 7-seeded Indians earned a playoff victory, upsetting host No. 2 Central Lunenburg High School 44-30 in the Region 2A quarterfinals. The playoff win was Big Red’s […] The post Big Red earns first playoff win in 21 years appeared first on The Tidewater News.
CES students learn about firefighting
Submitted | Kathy Thompson Capron Elementary School was recently fortunate to enjoy a visit from the Capron Volunteer Fire Department for the purpose of educating students about firefighting equipment. A school news release noted that grades pre-K-2 were able to see a firetruck and learn about the different equipment used during emergencies. In the photo, […] The post CES students learn about firefighting appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Area students receive $1K to aid their start as Hokies
Seven students from Southampton High School and two from Greensville County High School were awarded scholarships at the Greensville/Southampton Hokie Club and Alumni Chapter’s annual Moses Clements Scholarship Dinner held at The Hubs Vine in Franklin on July 31. “This year we were able to award nine $500 scholarships to students attending Virginia Tech from […] The post Area students receive $1K to aid their start as Hokies appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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