ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

High School Boys' Basketball – Alleghany 62, East Rockingham 60. The Mountaineers snapped a nine-game losing streak, edging East Rockingham in the final game of the Rock the Ribbon Roundball Shootout, sponsored by Alcova Mortgage, Saturday night at Rockbridge County High School. Halen Lowman led Alleghany (0-7 TRD, 7-10 overall) with 16 points, Davien Moore

Rockbridge County High School Principal Dr. Mike Craft said students are in the midst of a mental health crisis.

Staff and students dedicated the powder puff game and pavilion in memory of Sandra Thompson

Prasnicki and Ross both played sports in high school, both pursued military careers at West Point, and both died in Afghanistan

Martin Cox was named head coach in the offseason after spending 12 years as an assistant at Jefferson Forest.

Community members want to help house Ukrainian families, and they hope to hear from war experts during the meeting to educate the community on the Ukraine crisis.

Kassidy Beagan will lead the volleyball program, Wood promoted as head coach for wrestling.

Chase Prasnicki and Andrew Ross are remembered as athletes, friends and heroes. On Aug. 26, RCHS will dedicate its field and stadium to these two former students.

Rockbridge Co. Quarterback Miller Jay torched Staunton in Week 4 for player of the Week honors.

Rockbridge County is hosting a school bus driver training class from 5pm to 9pm from January 31st to February 5th.

Poston led the Wildcats to the postseason for 5 consecutive seasons.

Rockbridge County High School increased security Friday after a student brought a firearm to school and suspended two students after an anti-Semitic act earlier this week.

An anti-Semitic photo and a gun- two things recently found at Rockbridge County High School just 24 hours apart from each other. Parents are outraged and calling on the school to do more to protect students.

A student at Rockbridge County High School was removed from grounds Thursday afternoon for having weapons on school property.

The Wildcats get the win on senior night with big contributions from Alenna Williamson and Grace Cauley.

Rustburg's Eden Bigham pitched her 4th perfect game of the season, collecting 18 strikeouts, to guide the Red Devils to a 4-0 victory over Lord Botetourt.

12 student-athletes representing six different sports signed letters of intent on Wednesday.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – A local school resource officer had a little fun with his students by guest-starring in the school’s talent show. Organizers of the annual Rockbridge County High School talent show asked Deputy Chris Norris if he would put something together for the virtual event. In case you didnt know it, Rockbridge County High School will be having a virtual Talent Show. At the end of the video, Norris announced to students that he’s transferring to be an SRO at a local elementary school. Besides singing, Norris has learned the dance to Michael Jackson’s Billy Jean and performed it for students in the past.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – As coronavirus numbers continue to climb, one Virginia school district had to make a difficult decision impacting its athletes. Rockbridge County High School will not participate in the winter sports season, the school district announced Tuesday. Rockbridge will still participate in VHSL competition that can take place virtually, which includes forensics and Scholastic Bowl. The school district hoped there would be some relief from the increase in cases, but that was not the case. The district hopes that with a vaccine and consistent mitigation practices, Rockbridge County High School will be able to participate in the upcoming fall and spring sports seasons.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – This local high school made the best out of an unfortunate situation by keeping the spirit alive for its graduating class. On Wednesday afternoon, Rockbridge County High School dedicated a parade to the senior class of 2021 with a caravan of cars decorated in Wildcat colors. Students have been virtual since the start of the school year, and the school wanted to make sure the seniors felt special and appreciated since they can’t spend their last year in high school in-person. Each piece of candy given out at the parade had a special message on it to encourage the students. The parade was a part of the high school’s spirit week celebrations.

You can drop off supplies today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Sam’s Club on Wards Road in Lynchburg. The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke holds a mayoral debate today. Rockbridge County High School will hold a Senior Class Car Parade today. The vaccines will be given from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blacksburg High School. James River High School will dedicate its new track today.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY (WSLS 10) - A Rockbridge County High School student has died following injuries in an accident Sunday, Virginia State Police confirm. Justin Ruley's football coach said he was a member of the Rockbridge High School team. "He was one of those kids people really liked," said Justin Akers, Rockbridge County High School football coach. "We talked a lot about them needing to look out for each other and being there for one another" said Allison Mock, Counselor at Rockbridge High School. Rockbridge County High School principal Haywood Hand confirms all four juveniles were students at the school although he could not release their names.