BUENA VISTA, Va. – Buena Vista City School Superintendent John Keeler is staying on for one more year after the school board asked him to. Keeler was set to retire at the end of June this year after more than 30 years in education. The 2020-2021 school year will mark his eighth year as superintendent for the school division. Franklin County Superintendent Mark Church was also asked to stay on as the school system leader with everything going on. The Roanoke City School Board plans to name a new superintendent soon, with the idea of that person starting June 1.

BUENA VISTA, Va. – A “nasty flu season” has shut down Buena Vista City Public Schools for the rest of the week, according to superintendent John Keeler. Below is the full statement:"Dear Buena Vista City Public Schools Family,As you are aware, we are in the middle of a nasty flu season, along with stomach viruses, strep throat, and colds. The number of sick students have reached a point where I feel that we need to close school for all students on Thursday, February 6th and Friday, February 7th, 2020. This also gives our sick students and staff four days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) to hopefully recuperate from their sicknesses and return to school. I appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this ordeal together and hopefully get back to school healthy again.