MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

With kids heading back to school, we know that safety is something you’re concerned about.

Montgomery County Public Schools has been awarded over $37,000 to expand its drone program.

A Virginia Tech political expert tell us for many elections, the Vice President is not a major factor to swing voters, but with the recent events, she said people are now paying closer attention.

The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors has voted to approve a new proposed tax rate and budget.

The school board unanimously passed a resolution that allows it to notify parents to keep their guns locked up away from kids.

Out of an abundance of caution, Montgomery County Public Schools will be upping its police presence at all Christiansburg schools.

Dozens of parents have reached out to 10 News after two Blacksburg High School principals were placed on administrative leave.

Dr. Wendy Eckenrod-Green, the parent of a Blacksburg High School senior, is pushing for an independent investigation into Montgomery County Public Schools, after questions were raised regarding their role in the murder-suicide of two students.

A petition is circulating social media, demanding an independent investigation into Montgomery County Public Schools regarding the handling of two student's deaths.

Two Blacksburg High School students are dead after an apparent murder-suicide, and school leaders are working to support the community.

The two individuals who were found dead inside of a vehicle at a parking garage in Blacksburg Tuesday evening have been identified.

The Montgomery County School Board just broke ground for renovations to Christiainsburg High School.

Free breakfast and lunch will be available to some students in Montgomery County.

At Monday night’s Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting, a citizen raised concerns about something Montgomery County Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Bernard F. Bragen, Jr. had apologized for.

Montgomery County Public Schools wants parents and students to know that they aren’t alone following the deadly school shooting in Nashville Monday.

Montgomery County Public Schools is responding after a parent voiced her concerns of what she called, pornographic material in one of the school libraries.

Montgomery County Public Schools is responding after a parent voiced her concerns of what she called, pornographic material in one of the school libraries. It’s an issue that has been brought up in schools across the country, but one local mom explained that this problem is also too close to home.

Students, parents and staff were amongst the respondents for the safety survey.

Some Montgomery County teachers say they want a seat at the table when it comes to addressing pay and classroom concerns.

The former superintendent of the Montgomery County Public School system is now required to pay back the school board to resolve excess payments.

Christiansburg Middle School students are getting an extra day added onto their winter break due to water line repairs in the facility, according to school officials.

10 News got the answers to your questions in Thursday’s interview

This week, Montgomery County Public Schools appointed a new superintendent, Dr. Bernard F. Bragen, Jr.

On Tuesday, the board appointed Dr. Bernard F. Bragen, Jr. as the new superintendent, according to Montgomery County Public Schools.

More school resource officers were recently approved to be added to Montgomery County schools.

People who live in the New River Valley and beyond are showing support for the Blacksburg High School girls lacrosse team after they were told they could not wear shirts that say “Pray for Peace.”

Dr. Mark Miear is no longer the superintendent for Montgomery County Public Schools.

Parents, students, and community members are asking Montgomery County Public Schools to address racism and bullying against Asian students.

Blacksburg, Va. – Hauling in air purifiers, dividers and tents, Montgomery County Public Schools welcomed students back with many changes. Equipped with disinfectant wipes, socially distanced desks and passing a fire inspection, tents were installed outside at each school. “We know that outdoors is safer than indoors, Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Mark Miear said. Molly McPherson, a Blacksburg High School senior, returned to school and said while her classes were more socially distant, the hallways were not. Despite the extra safety measures, some students still did not feel comfortable returning to school.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – Montgomery County Public Schools will continue to offer remote learning for the rest of the 2020-2021 school year. School leaders made the decision at Tuesday night’s school board meeting. The district will not move to a phase in which all students are required to be back in classrooms. Board members plan to review data from parent and teacher surveys at their February meeting. Read the approved Montgomery County Public Schools reopening plan in full here.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – A member of the Gilbert Linkous Elementary School community has tested positive for coronavirus at Gilbert Linkous Elementary School in Blacksburg. School officials could not say if the person who tested positive was a student or staff member. This is the second coronavirus case in the Montgomery County school district. The first case was confirmed at Auburn High School and was announced in late August. Click here to see the database of all COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Public Schools.

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – UPDATE: Haley Hinkey has been found! ORIGINAL STORYThe Christiansburg Police Department is asking for help from the community to find a missing 16-year-old girl. Haley Hinkley was last seen at about 9:15 p.m. on Friday wearing a pink hoodie, according to police. Authorities believe she left the Liberty Street area, about a half-mile away from the Montgomery County Public Schools office, riding a silver-and-white 10-speed bike. Here is a map of the approximate location where police said she left:

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – Montgomery County students in grades 4-12 will be learning online from home starting on Monday. School leaders announced the change on Thursday evening. Students will stay on their current schedules on Friday so they can get Chromebooks and other items they’ll need during remote learning. School leaders said they made the change due to “the projected increase in positive COVID-19 cases in our area.”As of Thursday, school leaders said there were no positive cases in Montgomery County Public Schools. There are some students who are exempt from having to switch to remote learning, including those with IEPs, those without access to the internet, those who are English Language Learners and students of employees.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. A member of the Auburn High School community in Montgomery County tested positive for COVID-19, school leaders announced Wednesday. School leaders did not clarify if the person who tested positive is a student or staff member at the school. The health department is aware of this case and is conducting contact tracing, according to school leaders. School leaders they will continue with normal operations in the meantime. Click here to see the database of all COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Public Schools.

Elementary students will be assigned to either the morning or afternoon group and will attend school for a half-day (three hours) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. All middle and high school students will be divided into Groups 1 & 2 (50% each). Groups will alternate morning & afternoon sessions. All middle and high school students will be divided into Groups 1 & 2 (50% each). Each high school will have a slightly different schedule that will allow them to return to their regular schedules once schools fully reopen.

Were really excited to partner with Montgomery County Public Schools," said Wing Public Relations Associate Jacob Demmitt. According to Demmitt, the school district is the first in the world to make books available to students by drone. Students request books through a form that the school put together. After they request, Kelly works with the students to figure out which books to get and she pulls the books off the shelf. Free choice reading, reading students choose to do on their own, is extremely important to academic success and then to life success.

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. - Middle and high school students at Montgomery County Public Schools may soon be able to take a mental health day. It's all part of a new student driven program addressing the mental health needs of young adults. That's why Montgomery County School administrators and students want to make it easier, and less stigmatizing, to get mental health care. "In March, I felt as if there was a large injustice committed in our county," student Carson Hopkins said. The new mental health advisory committee will work to make students and families more aware of the services they can use.