How Roanoke school officials decide on closures during freezing weather
Read full article: How Roanoke school officials decide on closures during freezing weatherRoanoke City Schools and Roanoke County Schools have comprehensive approaches when deciding on cancellations, with early morning road crews and constant communication.
Roanoke father claims son endured bullying at school, resulting in injuries
Read full article: Roanoke father claims son endured bullying at school, resulting in injuriesA Roanoke father says his son endured months of bullying at James Madison Middle School, resulting in serious injuries and prompting the family to consider moving from their home.
Community-led โbike busesโ rolled through Roanoke City Elementary Schools
Read full article: Community-led โbike busesโ rolled through Roanoke City Elementary SchoolsCommunity-led โbike busesโ this fall brought students to school by bicycle at Roanoke Cityโs Crystal Spring Elementary School and Morningside Elementary School.
No student injuries reported after incident involving Roanoke City school bus
Read full article: No student injuries reported after incident involving Roanoke City school busA Roanoke City school bus was involved in an incident Wednesday morning while stopping to pick up students on its morning route, according to school officials.
Roanoke City Council and School Board explore long-term solutions for rising student populations.
Read full article: Roanoke City Council and School Board explore long-term solutions for rising student populations.Roanoke City Public Schools officials are grappling with overcrowding and seeking long-term solutions as student populations continue to rise, particularly among younger age groups.
RCPS Leaders Report Early Success with New High School Cell Phone Policy โ Parents, Teachers Weigh In
Read full article: RCPS Leaders Report Early Success with New High School Cell Phone Policy โ Parents, Teachers Weigh InIn January, Governor Glenn Youngkinโs cell phone order took effect statewide, aimed at reducing distractions, bullying, and improving student mental health. In August, Roanoke City Public Schools expanded the โbell-to-bellโ rule to high schoolers, and a month into the school year, leaders say the changes are already seeing encouraging signs of compliance.
WATCH: Roanoke City Public Schools launches Community Empowerment Center for families
Read full article: WATCH: Roanoke City Public Schools launches Community Empowerment Center for familiesRoanoke 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.
WATCH: Alcova Mortgage supports RCPS community empowerment center
Read full article: WATCH: Alcova Mortgage supports RCPS community empowerment centerCommunity empowerment โ itโs in the name. Friday, Alcova Mortgage gifted Roanoke City Public Schools $10,000 to support the districtโs new Community Empowerment Center.
Roanoke City Public Schools host โBack-to-School Extravaganzaโ for families before first day of school
Read full article: Roanoke City Public Schools host โBack-to-School Extravaganzaโ for families before first day of schoolThanks to the success of the โLoad the Busโ event, free school supplies were available for dozens of families who may not have been able to buy them otherwise.
Back-to-School Extravaganza at William Fleming High School: Free supplies and immunizations for students
Read full article: Back-to-School Extravaganza at William Fleming High School: Free supplies and immunizations for studentsRoanoke 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.
What to know about cell phone policies as your child returns to school
Read full article: What to know about cell phone policies as your child returns to schoolSchool districts across Virginia have been making tweaks to their cell phone policies to align with Governor Glenn Youngkin's executive order.
Changes possible for RCPS 21st Century Afterschool Programs due to federal funding uncertainty
Read full article: Changes possible for RCPS 21st Century Afterschool Programs due to federal funding uncertaintyRoanoke City Public Schools announced in a letter to families that a change may be coming to its after-school programming due to uncertainty regarding federal funding.
Power outage cancels in-person summer school classes at William Fleming, DAYTEC
Read full article: Power outage cancels in-person summer school classes at William Fleming, DAYTECIn-person summer school classes at William Fleming High School and DAYTEC have been canceled Monday, July 14, due to a power outage, according to school officials.
Power outage cancels in-person summer school classes at William Fleming, DAYTECH
Read full article: Power outage cancels in-person summer school classes at William Fleming, DAYTECHIn-person summer school classes at William Fleming High School and DAYTEC have been canceled Monday, July 14, due to a power outage, according to school officials.
Local educators concerned about millions in frozen federal school funding
Read full article: Local educators concerned about millions in frozen federal school fundingThe Trump administration has withheld billions of dollars nationwide in grants that were supposed to have been given out on July 1. The U.S. Department of Education said it reviewing the programs to ensure they align with the administrationโs priorities.
Virginia Department of Historic Resources designates Lucy Addison High School as historic landmark
Read full article: Virginia Department of Historic Resources designates Lucy Addison High School as historic landmarkRoanoke City Public Schools announced Monday that the original Lucy Addison High School, built in 1928 as a segregated high school for Black Roanokers, was one of the nine historic places recently listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register.
Roanoke City Public Schools mourns the loss of Former Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction
Read full article: Roanoke City Public Schools mourns the loss of Former Virginia Superintendent of Public InstructionRoanoke City Public Schools is mourning the loss of former Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction and long-time educator Dr. Billy Cannady.
Roanoke City Public Schools updates cell phone policy for 2025-2026 school year
Read full article: Roanoke City Public Schools updates cell phone policy for 2025-2026 school yearRoanoke City Public Schools announced Wednesday that it would be updating itโs cell phone policy guidelines for high school students.
Carilion Clinic is ending nursing contracts with Roanoke City Public Schools
Read full article: Carilion Clinic is ending nursing contracts with Roanoke City Public SchoolsCarilion Clinic announced that it will not be renewing nursing contracts with Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS), ending its years-long partnership.
Roanoke City Council meeting set to discuss funding for school renovations
Read full article: Roanoke City Council meeting set to discuss funding for school renovationsThe City of Roanoke will meet today to discuss an amendment to the 2024-2025 annual budget for the Roanoke City Public Schools budget.
Roanoke City Council set to vote on proposed $403 million budget Monday afternoon
Read full article: Roanoke City Council set to vote on proposed $403 million budget Monday afternoonRoanoke City Council is voting today on its proposed budget of more than $403 million in general funds that could impact schools, public safety, and the meals tax.
RCPS, Roanoke leaders seek common ground amid funding dispute
Read full article: RCPS, Roanoke leaders seek common ground amid funding disputeIn correspondence first reported by the Roanoke Rambler and obtained by 10 News through a records request, city and school leaders traded harsh words over spending.
Virginia Tech alumni and Brandon Oaks team up to aid low-income students
Read full article: Virginia Tech alumni and Brandon Oaks team up to aid low-income studentsThis year, Virginia Techโs Cornerstone Alumni teamed up with Brandon Oaks to supply personal grooming packages for Roanoke City Public School students who are low-income, homeless or housing insecure.
Historic Roanoke City Public Schools building to transform into Community Empowerment Center
Read full article: Historic Roanoke City Public Schools building to transform into Community Empowerment CenterA nearly century-old building in Roanoke, known to many as the former main office of Roanoke City Public Schools, is set to undergo a major transformation. The site, however, holds deeper significance for the community as it originally served as an all-Black high school built in 1928. Roanoke City Public Schools held a ceremony Friday to commemorate its historical importance and celebrate its future as a Community Empowerment Center.
Roanoke City mother fears for daughterโs safety after alleged bullying, threats, school bus fight
Read full article: Roanoke City mother fears for daughterโs safety after alleged bullying, threats, school bus fightA Roanoke City mother says bullying led to her daughter being hospitalized, and she worries not enough is being done to protect her.
Roanoke city public schoolsโ transportation turnaround: a semester review
Read full article: Roanoke city public schoolsโ transportation turnaround: a semester reviewRoanoke City Public Schools have made significant strides in addressing their transportation challenges. After experiencing initial setbacks, the district is now successfully ensuring students arrive at school on time.
Virginia school districts secure more than $201,000 in grants to boost breakfast programs
Read full article: Virginia school districts secure more than $201,000 in grants to boost breakfast programsSeveral school districts across the Commonwealth will be receiving thousands of dollars to make sure students can start their day off with a full stomach.
Lockdown lifted at Patrick Henry High School after police activity reported in the surrounding area
Read full article: Lockdown lifted at Patrick Henry High School after police activity reported in the surrounding areaPatrick Henry High School in Roanoke experienced a temporary lockdown Tuesday morning due to police activity on Avenel Avenue.
No evidence found for rumored threat at Patrick Henry High School
Read full article: No evidence found for rumored threat at Patrick Henry High SchoolRoanoke City Police and school administrators are investigating a rumor of a threat circulating but have found no evidence that a threat has been made.
No evidence found for rumored threat at Patrick Henry High School
Read full article: No evidence found for rumored threat at Patrick Henry High SchoolRoanoke City Police and school administrators are investigating a rumor of a threat circulating but have found no evidence that a threat has been made.
Roanoke teacher arrested following sexual predator sting operation
Read full article: Roanoke teacher arrested following sexual predator sting operationA Roanoke City School teacher was arrested on Wednesday following an online undercover chat operation that the Investigations Division of the Alleghany County Sheriffโs Office conducted with whom they suspected to be a sexual predator.
Juvenile charged after making threats towards James Breckinridge Middle School Tuesday
Read full article: Juvenile charged after making threats towards James Breckinridge Middle School TuesdayJames Breckinridge Middle School will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 17 as the Roanoke Police Department and administrators work to investigate a social media threat.
Discussion about building a third high school in Roanoke City set for Tuesday
Read full article: Discussion about building a third high school in Roanoke City set for TuesdayDocuments 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.
Kroger and Coca-Cola provide 500 backpacks for Roanoke City students
Read full article: Kroger and Coca-Cola provide 500 backpacks for Roanoke City studentsRoanoke City Public Schools students experiencing housing instability are going to be gifted backpacks full of food and school supplies to kick the school year off.
WEIGH IN | What are your concerns about the changes to some school bus routes for Roanoke City schools?
Read full article: WEIGH IN | What are your concerns about the changes to some school bus routes for Roanoke City schools?Roanoke City Public Schools has announced bus routes for the upcoming year, and more than 130 parents took to social media to voice their concerns.
Amid low enrollment, YMCA says thereโs still time to sign up for before school program
Read full article: Amid low enrollment, YMCA says thereโs still time to sign up for before school programA new year means new changes coming to Roanoke City Public Schools. This year, middle schools will now start at 9:30 a.m. and the YMCA is stepping in to help with a new before school program.
Load The Bus school supply drive to take place during Tax-Free weekend in August
Read full article: Load The Bus school supply drive to take place during Tax-Free weekend in AugustRoanoke City Public Schools, Salem City Public Schools, Roanoke County Public Schools and Craig County Public Schools are all partnering with Walmartโs Load The Bus program again during Tax-Free weekend this August.
Coach remembers Patrick Henry High student shot and killed in Myrtle Beach
Read full article: Coach remembers Patrick Henry High student shot and killed in Myrtle BeachA community is in mourning after a Roanoke teen was shot and killed in Myrtle Beach. He was in the area to play in a basketball tournament over the weekend.
Wednesday is the deadline for feedback on the cell phone policy at Roanoke City Schools
Read full article: Wednesday is the deadline for feedback on the cell phone policy at Roanoke City SchoolsIf youโre hoping to voice your concerns and provide input on potential cell phone policy changes at Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS), Wednesday is the last day to do so.
Teen arraigned on first-degree murder charge in deadly Roanoke shooting of William Fleming student
Read full article: Teen arraigned on first-degree murder charge in deadly Roanoke shooting of William Fleming studentRoanoke Police said a teenage boy has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that left another teenage boy dead Wednesday afternoon.
Roanoke School Board set to vote on proposed solutions for transportation issues on May 28
Read full article: Roanoke School Board set to vote on proposed solutions for transportation issues on May 28As transportation continues to be debated in Roanoke City Schools, school leaders have proposed solutions for the 2024-25 school year based on feedback from the community, according to school leaders.
Roanoke City Schools to enhance safety with proposed student ID badges
Read full article: Roanoke City Schools to enhance safety with proposed student ID badgesSafety is top of mind for Roanoke City Schools, especially after a school year filled with threats, and safety concerns. Thatโs why theyโre looking into student ID badges.
Roanoke City Public Schools share survey results about transportation and cell phone usage
Read full article: Roanoke City Public Schools share survey results about transportation and cell phone usageBack in February, Roanoke City Public Schools asked for the communitiesโ input for transportation adjustments and procedures for cell phone usage, now those results are in.
Roanoke city school leaders discuss new summer school option for at-risk students
Read full article: Roanoke city school leaders discuss new summer school option for at-risk studentsA new summer school program is coming to Roanoke City Public Schools to try to keep at-risk students on track and prevent gun violence.
Gun violence prevention program to begin in Roanoke middle schools this summer
Read full article: Gun violence prevention program to begin in Roanoke middle schools this summerA new school summer program is coming to Roanoke City Public Schools, with a mission to prevent gun violence and gang activity.
Reporting school threats: 10 News investigates Roanoke City Public Schoolsโ threat assessments
Read full article: Reporting school threats: 10 News investigates Roanoke City Public Schoolsโ threat assessments10 News is digging into how Roanoke City Public Schools tracks and reports data about school threats, violence and crime.
RCPS, Roanoke College partner for special Read Across America Day event
Read full article: RCPS, Roanoke College partner for special Read Across America Day eventRoanoke City Public Schools and Roanoke College came together to celebrate โRead Across America Dayโ while also highlighting a unique partnership.
โWeโll have to take it one day at a timeโ: Roanoke City Schools superintendent responds to school threats
Read full article: โWeโll have to take it one day at a timeโ: Roanoke City Schools superintendent responds to school threatsThe school division says they'll continue to have conversations regarding the damaging effects of school threats.
15-year-old boy arrested in connection with Roanoke school threats
Read full article: 15-year-old boy arrested in connection with Roanoke school threatsA 15-year-old boy is now facing charges in connection with the โcopycatโ school threats made toward Roanoke schools on social media, according to police.
Roanoke Catholic School closed Friday due to due to circulating threats
Read full article: Roanoke Catholic School closed Friday due to due to circulating threatsOut of an abundance of caution, Roanoke Catholic School will be closed on Friday due to threats that have been circulating throughout our region.
Roanoke Catholic School closed Friday due to circulating threats in the region
Read full article: Roanoke Catholic School closed Friday due to circulating threats in the regionOut of an abundance of caution, Roanoke Catholic School will be closed on Friday due to threats that have been circulating throughout our region.
โHe was not involvedโ: Charges against Roanoke man accused of making school threats dismissed
Read full article: โHe was not involvedโ: Charges against Roanoke man accused of making school threats dismissedThe charge against a 35-year-old man who was accused of posting threatening messages to local schools has been dismissed in the Roanoke City General District.
Roanoke City Schools will have an increased police presence as authorities investigate threats
Read full article: Roanoke City Schools will have an increased police presence as authorities investigate threatsThere will be an increased police presence at some Roanoke City Schools on Thursday as local law enforcement works to investigate threats, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
Roanoke City Public Schools closed Thursday as police investigate social media threats
Read full article: Roanoke City Public Schools closed Thursday as police investigate social media threatsRoanoke City Public Schools will be closed Thursday as local law enforcement works to investigate social media threats, according to school officials.
