Discussion about building a third high school in Roanoke City set for Tuesday
Documents the school board will talk about at a workshop Tuesday night include increasing classroom space at the high schools so more than 2,000 students can attend each or building a third high school.
Back to school safety and security: Roanoke City Public Schools
Roanoke City Public Schools serves nearly 14,000 students across 17 elementary schools, five middle schools and Patrick Henry and William Fleming High Schools.
WATCH: Lord Botetourt & PH girls, Cave Spring boys grab wins
The Lord Botetourt girls traveled to William Fleming on Wednesday to close their regular season. The Cavaliers won 50-42. In other girls action, Patrick Henry handled Salem 69-50.
WATCH: Patrick Henry and William Fleming square off in Roanoke City battle
William Fleming held off rival Patrick Henry in front of a sold out gym on Ferncliff by a 56-44 count. The Colonels led 29-27 at the half.
No longer the hunters: VMI football entering fall as the SoConโs team to beat
The expectations are certainly high for the 2020 Southern Conference Champions and the VMI Keydets are taking that very seriously. Former Patrick Henry Patriot Leroy Thomas says that heading into the season, this year VMI is no longer the hunters, but rather the hunted.
Patrick Henry Community College sends two new name suggestions to state board
Although leaders at Patrick Henry Community College still want to retain their name, theyโve sent two new names to be considered by the State Board for Community Colleges.
WATCH: Patrick Henry boys and girls lacrosse advance to Region 5D Championships
In girls lacrosse action, Patrick Henry defeated Stafford 21-1 in the Region 5D Semifinals. Savannah Derey netted 8 goals, Emma Kate Greer had 6 in the victory. The Patriots will now face Albemarle in the Region 5D Final on Thursday.
State Board tells Patrick Henry, Dabney S. Lancaster Community Colleges to reconsider keeping their names
Two area community college may be getting new names, if a Virginia state board has its way.
Indulge in sweet ice cream sandwiches at Rookieโs new Roanoke shop
If you need to satisfy your sweet tooth, you can now indulge at Rookieโs! Itโs a new shop in downtown Roanoke on Jefferson Street next to the Patrick Henry apartments.
Patrick Henry prevails in back-and-forth battle against Pulaski County
Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. PULASKI COUNTY, Va. โ Patrick Henry put the kibosh on Pulaski Countyโs perfect season, beating the Cougars 24-23. Patrick Henry prevails in back-and-forth battle against Pulaski County Patriots won 24-23If you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.
Roanoke City high schools will have in-person graduations this spring
ROANOKE, Va. โ Families and graduates will have the chance to celebrate the Class of 2021 in a more traditional way this year. Both of Roanokeโs high schools, Patrick Henry and William Fleming, will hold in-person graduation events, the school board announced during its meeting on Tuesday. This announcement follows the new guidelines from the Northam administration that allow for up to 5,000 people, or 30% capacity, whichever is less at outdoor graduation venues. For indoor ceremonies, the maximum number of attendees drops to 500, while the building capacity remains at 30%.
Patrick Henry gets win over Cave Spring
Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. ROANOKE, Va. โ Patrick Henry defended its home field on Friday night, beating Cave Spring, 32-18. Patrick Henry gets win over Cave Spring Patriots beat the Knights, 32-18If you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.