The facility replaces the Burton Center with spaces designed specifically for trades and career programs, opening Jan. 27, 2027.
College expenses can quickly add up. Here’s how students can build a realistic budget and prepare for unexpected costs.
An escaped 8-foot python knocked over a heat lamp inside a classroom at Forest Middle School, causing an overnight fire that activated the school’s sprinkler system and damaged eight classrooms, Bedford County officials said.
As students across Southwest Virginia head back to school, families may be preparing for more than homework, sports and new routines. For some students, returning to the classroom can also mean dealing with bullying.
One day your child comes home excited about a new best friend. The next, they’re upset after feeling left out at recess. For parents, the question is: How much should you get involved?
As students across Southwest Virginia return to school, transportation officials are reminding drivers to slow down and pay attention around school buses.
On Saturday, Roanoke City Schools hosted a Back-to-School Extravaganza to help families get ready for the upcoming school year with supplies and community resources, all in one place.
“Back to school can be stressful unnecessarily for parents. They’re thinking about buying notebooks and pens,” Dr. Rachel Gagen said. “But for kids, it can be relationships."
As students head back to school, costs for supplies, clothing and meals can add up quickly — but several local school districts in the Roanoke Valley have resources that many families may not know about.
As students across Southwest Virginia prepare to head back to school, education experts say rising high school juniors should begin taking concrete steps toward preparing for college.
From kindergartners to seniors, no Virginia public school student can use a phone during the school day anymore
Your efforts during this year’s “Load the Bus” Campaign will make a difference in the community. In Roanoke County alone, it took over two hours to unload three buses’ worth of materials.
With the back-to-school season underway, families across the country are feeling the strain on their wallets as they work to make sure their children have everything they need for the year ahead.
With the ‘Load the Bus’ campaign coming up soon, you can help make sure students have everything they need to be set for success.
Roanoke County Public Schools will host a meeting tonight addressing the growing concerns about smartphone use and online safety among students.
Looking for a way to save? You'll be able to find kids’ clothes, toys, books, shoes, and more at the LFA Kids Consignment Sale! 🛍️
The 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!
Roanoke 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.
Sisters 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 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 is expanding urgent care services in Forest, adding more space and staff just as students return to classrooms and flu season ramps up.
From vision checks to sleep schedules, health experts are urging parents to prioritize their children’s wellness as students head back to school.
Roanoke 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.
