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Roanoke County school district to warn parents about smartphone dangers at Monday night meeting
Read full article: Roanoke County school district to warn parents about smartphone dangers at Monday night meetingRoanoke County Public Schools will host a meeting tonight addressing the growing concerns about smartphone use and online safety among students.
LFA Kids Consignment Sale set to return to the Towers Shopping Center with big savings
Read full article: LFA Kids Consignment Sale set to return to the Towers Shopping Center with big savingsLooking for a way to save? You'll be able to find kids’ clothes, toys, books, shoes, and more at the LFA Kids Consignment Sale! 🛍️
High school students benefit from expanded Community Youth Program in Roanoke
Read full article: High school students benefit from expanded Community Youth Program in RoanokeThe program, hosted at Saint John’s Episcopal Church, is holding an open house Thursday night from 4 to 6 p.m. to showcase its expanded services!
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Roanoke City Public Schools launches Community Empowerment Center for families
Read full article: Roanoke City Public Schools launches Community Empowerment Center for familiesRoanoke City Public Schools is hosting a grand opening of its Community Empowerment Center at Booker T. Washington, providing essential services not only for students but for the whole family.
The Excel Center opens: A New pathway to education for adults
Read full article: The Excel Center opens: A New pathway to education for adultsSisters Rosa and Porsche Calloway-Hudson share a common goal - earning their high school diplomas. They’re among the first students at The Excel Center, Roanoke’s newest adult high school, opening its doors today.
Roanoke College students gear up for a new year with major campus developments
Read full article: Roanoke College students gear up for a new year with major campus developmentsRoanoke College students will soon move back into their dorms and are ready to start the new year, but they can expect several changes, including a new major and unconventional dorm arrangements.
Centra Expands Urgent Care in Forest Ahead of Flu Season and as Kids Return to School
Read full article: Centra Expands Urgent Care in Forest Ahead of Flu Season and as Kids Return to SchoolCentra is expanding urgent care services in Forest, adding more space and staff just as students return to classrooms and flu season ramps up.
Preparing for school: The critical role of vision and sleep in student health
Read full article: Preparing for school: The critical role of vision and sleep in student healthFrom vision checks to sleep schedules, health experts are urging parents to prioritize their children’s wellness as students head back to school.
Back-to-School Extravaganza at William Fleming High School: Free supplies and immunizations for students
Read full article: Back-to-School Extravaganza at William Fleming High School: Free supplies and immunizations for studentsRoanoke City Public Schools will distribute 2,000 free school supply bags to students during its annual Back-to-School Extravaganza on Saturday at William Fleming High School.
Back-to-school Photos Pose Hidden Risks for Children’s Safety
Read full article: Back-to-school Photos Pose Hidden Risks for Children’s SafetyBack-to-school season means social media is filled with proud parents posting first-day photos — but those pictures can sometimes reveal more than you realize.
Botetourt County Schools reintroduces random drug testing for students in extracurriculars
Read full article: Botetourt County Schools reintroduces random drug testing for students in extracurricularsBotetourt County Public Schools has reinstated random drug testing for students participating in certain extracurricular activities and those with parking passes, allocating $65,000 of its budget towards the new policy.
Roanoke’s Community Empowerment Center offering back-to-school physicals and vaccinations on Tuesday
Read full article: Roanoke’s Community Empowerment Center offering back-to-school physicals and vaccinations on TuesdayIf you still need to get your kid vaccinated or get them their physicals for school, you can do so for free or low cost on Tuesday at the Community Empowerment Center in Roanoke.
You Only Get One Chance to Make a First Impression: Free Back-to-School Haircuts for Students
Read full article: You Only Get One Chance to Make a First Impression: Free Back-to-School Haircuts for StudentsYou only get one chance to make a first impression—Roanoke students can start school confident with free haircuts Sunday, August 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Impressions Barbershop.
Carilion provides free haircuts, vaccines, and school supplies for back-to-school students
Read full article: Carilion provides free haircuts, vaccines, and school supplies for back-to-school studentsBack-to-school season is in full swing, and Carilion Clinic is helping kids get ready by making sure they look ready to go.
Virginia Tech updates helmet ratings for better concussion protection, guides parents to safest helmets
Read full article: Virginia Tech updates helmet ratings for better concussion protection, guides parents to safest helmetsVirginia Tech researchers are leading efforts to ensure helmets provide the concussion protection promised by manufacturers.
Schools navigate mental health needs amid budget strains
Read full article: Schools navigate mental health needs amid budget strainsGrayson County classrooms will be filled with students next week. They rely on the Mount Rogers Community Services Board for what is called therapeutic day treatment — a kind of intensive mental health support that helps traditional school counselors.
Back-to-Routine: New school year reignites urgent calls to address bullying in Virginia schools
Read full article: Back-to-Routine: New school year reignites urgent calls to address bullying in Virginia schoolsAs students return to the classroom and families get back to routine, the issue of bullying is once again taking center stage in Virginia.
Beyond the Paycheck: Teachers Invest Their Own Money to Set the Stage for Success
Read full article: Beyond the Paycheck: Teachers Invest Their Own Money to Set the Stage for SuccessAs summer winds down, students across Southwest Virginia may still be enjoying their break, but for teachers, the work has already begun.
‘Cuts with Cops’ event brings free haircuts, school supplies and smiles to Roanoke kids
Read full article: ‘Cuts with Cops’ event brings free haircuts, school supplies and smiles to Roanoke kidsRoanoke families, get ready to kick off the school year with style and support at the Cuts with Cops event on Saturday, Aug. 9.
What to know about cell phone policies as your child returns to school
Read full article: What to know about cell phone policies as your child returns to schoolSchool districts across Virginia have been making tweaks to their cell phone policies to align with Governor Glenn Youngkin's executive order.
CHIP of Roanoke Valley to host annual Back-to-School Celebration with free supplies and services
Read full article: CHIP of Roanoke Valley to host annual Back-to-School Celebration with free supplies and servicesHundreds of families will receive free school supplies, haircuts, and wellness services during CHIP of Roanoke Valley’s fourth annual Back-to-School Celebration today.
Some schools continue to search for teachers as school year approaches
Read full article: Some schools continue to search for teachers as school year approachesMore than 150 teaching positions remain unfilled across Southwest Virginia as some school districts prepare to welcome students back this week, according to a 2024 Virginia Department of Education report.
Tax-Free Weekend Brings Big Savings for Roanoke Shoppers
Read full article: Tax-Free Weekend Brings Big Savings for Roanoke ShoppersVirginia’s annual three-day sales tax holiday kicked off early Friday morning, offering shoppers in Roanoke, and across the state, a break on items ranging from classroom essentials to emergency preparedness gear.
Roanoke County students raise money to buy school supplies to donate to ‘Load the Bus’
Read full article: Roanoke County students raise money to buy school supplies to donate to ‘Load the Bus’Several students from Roanoke County Public Schools are being praised for teaming up to raise money for school supplies for kids in need.