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LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS


Lynchburg City Council terminates agreement with Board of School Trustees

On Tuesday night, the Lynchburg City Council voted to terminate the 30-year-old agreement with the Lynchburg Board of School Trustees.

Senator Tim Kaine visits Lynchburg City Schools to discuss $9.8 million grant for electric school buses

Lynchburg City Schools received nearly $10 million in federal funding to purchase 25 new electric school buses.

Lynchburg City Schools opens a new Restorative Suspension Center

Lynchburg City Schools opens a new Restorative Suspension Center

Lynchburg City Schools to host cosmetology event

Lynchburg City Schools offer a variety of career and technical education classes.

Lynchburg City Schools set to hold several hiring events in the coming months

Those in the Hill City looking for a career opportunity in education should mark their calendars for upcoming hiring events.

Lynchburg City Schools look at pay increases for teacher, staff

The school board discussed a competitive salary proposal at Tuesday night's school board work session.

E.C. Glass, Dearington Elementary on lockout due to nearby police activity

Lynchburg City Schools said E.C. Glass High School and Dearington Elementary School are on lockout due to police activity in the community.

Lynchburg City Schools secures $8.4 million grant to increase student mental health resources

Lynchburg City Schools has been awarded an $8.4 million federal grant to better support students with their mental health needs.

Lynchburg City Schools proposes pay increase for teachers, school staff

LCS is proposing pay increases for teachers and staff in next year’s budget.

Lynchburg City schools lockouts, lockdowns lifted after nearby incidents, dismissals delayed

Lockdowns and lockouts at schools in Lynchburg City have been lifted, according to school officials, but dismissals will be delayed.

Lynchburg school bus drivers protest for collective bargaining agreement

Bus drivers at Lynchburg City Schools say they want a collective bargaining agreement in hopes of getting better policy, benefits and pay.

Lynchburg’s ‘Men2School’ shows support, encouragement on LCS’s first day of school

A group called “Men2School” is made up of church members, fraternities, and other organizations with the goal of helping kids start off on the right foot by holding up signs of encouragement and shouting messages of support.

Lynchburg City Schools offering all students free meals this year

Lynchburg City Schools wants to make sure all students are fed this year.

Lynchburg City Schools gives update on staffing shortage, has 35 teaching vacancies

Lynchburg City School leaders addressed their staffing shortage and new hires Monday, days after 10 News reported that they were sidestepping our questions.

Lynchburg City School leaders sidestep questions about staffing vacancies

After Lynchburg City Schools held a news conference last week and told 10 News it was “too early to tell” how many teachers and staff members they have for the upcoming school year, we wanted to follow up – and now LCS is dodging our questions.

Lynchburg City School Board provides update on new Facilities Master Plan

In a school board meeting Tuesday night, Lynchburg City Schools discussed what’s to come as they work to create an LCS Facilities Master Plan.

Lynchburg City Schools gears up for new year, focusing on staffing vacancies, safety

Lynchburg City School students will head back into the classrooms on August 16.

Lynchburg City Schools launches survey over culture, climate in schools

The study was sent to students in grades 5-12, as well as their families and LCS staff members.

Lynchburg City Schools honor staff with ‘Morning of Wellness’ for National Teacher Appreciation Week

The LCS Education Foundation partnered with businesses in the Hill City and Forest to host the event, as a way of thanking staff members and building teamwork.

Lynchburg City Schools surprises 2022 Teacher of the Year

Lynchburg City Schools announced its Teacher of the Year Tuesday -- and the winner is from Heritage High School!

Lynchburg City Schools hosts first ‘Community Conversations’ about future of district’s buildings

A report shows that Lynchburg City Schools could close multiple elementary schools, forcing consolidation and rezoning for students.

16-year-old charged for having a loaded handgun inside backpack at E.C. Glass High School

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a firearm violation at a local high school Friday afternoon.

String of gun-related incidents at Central, Southwest Virginia schools raise safety concerns

Tuesday’s shooting at Lucy Addison Middle School in Roanoke marks the fourth incident in our region in one week -- raising safety concerns at local schools.

Can our local governments and businesses handle a possible cyberattack from Russia?

10 News reached out to several localities, companies, and school divisions — without discussing specifics about their security strategies.

Lynchburg City Schools seeking 8% raise for teachers, staff

Lynchburg City Schools is asking City Council to support an 8% raise for all teachers and staff.

Lynchburg students show improvement, but many still testing below grade level

School leaders said they are focusing on growth.

Lynchburg’s Old City Cemetery holding fundraiser to honor prominent African American educator

That man is James Mozee, who dedicated a half century to education, teaching African American students during segregation.

Lynchburg school leaders provide counseling services after recent violence

Horizon has 17 staff members working with 22 schools throughout Lynchburg and its surrounding counties, helping students ages four to 18.

Lynchburg principal named VHSL’s new assistant director for compliance

The Virginia High School League will soon be running with a familiar Hill City face.

Lynchburg City Schools to expand COVID-19 testing for students, staff

Beginning next week, all Hill City schools will be able to enroll students and staff for weekly tests with 24-hour results.

Southwest, Central Virginia schools pivot to remote learning during latest COVID-19 spike

Both Lynchburg City Schools and Pulaski County have schools reverting to online lessons.

Lynchburg City Schools offering free at-home COVID testing kits to students, employees

A local school district is making it easier for students and staff to get tested for COVID-19.

Lynchburg City Schools hosts first hiring event amid staffing shortage

LCS hosted its first hiring event this fall to fill some big gaps.

Lynchburg City Schools kicks off community conversation series

School leaders plan on hosting one conversation a month through May. There will be different topics throughout the schoolyear, and the first discussion focused on family engagement.

E.C. Glass welcomes back famous alumni for 40th anniversary of theater program

One Lynchburg school is celebrating 40 years of its theatre program by welcoming back alumni to be part of the show.

Lynchburg students create care packages for children in the hospital

They created 40 care packages for young patients at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Lynchburg sees a drop in substance abuse among high school students

In a recent survey among tenth graders in Lynchburg, 96.8 percent reported they had not used drugs in the last 30 days.

Virginia First Lady Pamela Northam visits Lynchburg school

She visited the Hutcherson Early Learning Center, which is dedicated to preschool children and some students with special needs.

Lynchburg school employees voice concerns over ‘dire situation’ amid pandemic

The LEA sent a survey to its roughly 400 members on Sept. 3, to ask how LCS employees feel as they begin the school year.

Lynchburg City Schools making progress on transportation issues

Frustration over transportation has been a hot topic to start the new school year in Lynchburg.

Parents frustrated over Lynchburg bus routes, school leaders are apologizing

Like many parents, Tiffany Martin says she received an online link from school leaders with bus information. However, their family’s information was incomplete, so she filled out a complaint and was forced to pick up her children.

Lynchburg City Schools offering virtual academy for students in light of rising COVID-19 cases

For many families, the new school year comes with cautious optimism.

Lynchburg City Schools will continue mask mandate into new academic year

Leaders say they could revisit the policy in the near future, depending on the number of COVID-19 cases in the Hill City.

Virginia school districts react to new recommendations on masks in classrooms

Local school districts now have the final say on COVID-19 guidelines for returning to the classroom, and leaders are responding to new recommendations from Virginia’s Department of Education and Department of Health.

Petition to change Lynchburg City School Board falls short of signature goal

The group needed about 6,000 signatures, but they'll be about 1,400 short.

Lynchburg schools to have new start and stop times for upcoming school year

New changes are coming to Lynchburg City Schools for the upcoming school year to compensate for staffing shortages.

Lynchburg City Council appoints 3 school board members in closed session

Lynchburg City Council determined appointments for three-year terms of office to each school district in a closed session on Tuesday evening.

Lynchburg parents pushing petition for elected school board

The group has until the end of June to collect 6,000 signatures. As of June 8, they have about 2,000.

Clash over curriculum as Lynchburg City Schools approves equity lessons

The LCS board voted 7-1 on June 1, approving the curriculum for the upcoming school year. It includes changes to two existing high schools classes and adding a third one focused on those who want to get into education.

Local school districts to offer summer learning programs

School leaders we spoke with Thursday say they’ll continue to enforce COVID-19 guidelines, like social distancing and masks; but they’re focused on face-to-face instruction.

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