Lynchburg City Schools has a new alternative transportation program, called the Missed Bus Pickup program, helping kids get to school on time in the mornings with the main goal of helping with attendance.

From students facing issues with friends to even what other people say about them online bullying in schools can be a major problem.

Martinsville Police Department wants people to slow down at all its schools, so it installed speed enforcement cameras.

The Virginia Department of Education is releasing its final guidance on Monday to make schools in the Commonwealth cell phone-free.

Roanoke 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.

Under the new policy, teachers won't be able to allow cell phones at all during classroom time

Lynchburg City Public Schools have recently announced they will be providing free school breakfasts and lunches to all attending students.

The Virginia Department of Education will be holding a Commonwealth Conversation on July 31 to talk with locals about the future of their attempt at cell-phone free education.

The Roanoke YMCA is releasing updated details about the new before-school program that they will hold this fall.

This year's budget invests a record $21.6 billion in education.

The AI units can screen up to 3,600 people per hour, providing faster threat detection compared to metal detectors.

Brian Civitts is being held at the Botetourt County Jail.

The Golden Apple is the highest award given to a Roanoke County teacher.

Multiple schools in our region have announced a 2-hour delay after severe weather hit much of our area Thursday night.

10 News is breaking down where speed enforcement cameras are catching drivers.

The Bedford County School Board is giving community members a chance to be a part of the conversation regarding changes to Bedford County Schools.

10 News spoke with parents and Mayor Sherman Lea about the threats made against Roanoke City Public Schools.

Fake pills laced with fentanyl are making their way into Virginia schools.

The school district is facing a $3.7 million deficit after the state cut some of its funding.

The district is facing a $17.7 million deficit in the upcoming budget because of rising costs and less money from the state

Lynchburg school leaders highlighted some of the achievements made this school year during the annual State of Lynchburg City Schools address.

Chronic absenteeism was top of mind for the Virginia Board of Education while discussing ways to measure schools' success Wednesday.

Across the nation, teacher shortages continue, and Virginia is no different.

In November, the board rejected a $10,000 grant paying for the features of the room along with other items.

Pulaski County Public Schools has fallen victim to a cybercriminal attack.

While no one in our area won big Wednesday night, a Virginia Lottery spokesperson said that the Commonwealth still benefited.

Roanoke police are investigating a report of indecent exposure towards a juvenile at a bus stop.

In an effort to address school bus issues in Roanoke, school leaders released a new pickup schedule.

Leaders in Botetourt County Public Schools said they have no open teaching vacancies for the 2023-2024 school year.They used several tactics like using social media to attract talent to teach in the school system.

School is back in session, and Roanoke City parents are expressing frustration after seeing some bus issues the first couple of days.

Roanoke City Schools will now start and end at different times from each other.

Local districts and their school resource officers said you can play a role in protecting our kids.

A local mortgage company lends a helping hand as another school year gets ready to kick off in Roanoke City.

Roanoke City Public Schools leaders are hoping they’ve solved bus issues once and for all. This year, they’re implementing the staggered bell schedule.

Charlotte County Public Schools consists of Randolph-Henry High School, one middle school and three elementary schools.

Appomattox County Public Schools serves around 2,300 students in four schools. Much of their upgrades were part of the remodel and addition to the high school.

Local school districts are prepping for a big weekend as they host the annual “Load the Bus” event at local Walmart's.

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

Local school districts are prepping for a big weekend as they host the annual “Load the Bus” event at local Walmart's.

Cellphone video shows people chanting "protect trans kids" while one person was taken away in handcuffs at Thursday night’s Roanoke County School Board meeting.

Sherry Howard, the mother of a transgender daughter, says she is worried about the new policies regarding transgender students.

Franklin County Board of Supervisors met for a work session on Tuesday to discuss how to pay for a permanent SRO in each elementary school.

A local school district is back up and running after becoming a victim of a cyber attack. The threat forced Franklin County Schools to close on Monday.

Radford school leaders are wanting to make sure your child gets a proper education and they want to do that by ensuring teachers have better planning times.

Montgomery County schools are receiving less than half of what they asked for from the county.

A new tax rate in the city have some public services questions what impact it will have on them.

Governor Glenn Youngkin wants parents to feel safe when children are in schools.

Radford City Public Schools are delaying start times next year in an effort to retain teachers.

Roanoke County Police Department and Roanoke County schools are prioritizing safety in the classroom.

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s response about his model policies on transgender students are in the national spotlight today.

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

Former Superintendent Dr. Mark Miear is responding after the Montgomery County school board commented on remarks he made in early 2022.

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

Maury River Middle School will be closed Monday, Feb. 20 due to a water pipe issue, school division officials said.

Lynchburg City Schools opens a new Restorative Suspension Center

Students at Dublin Elementary School hosted WSLS 10′s Duke Carter Thursday.

Roanoke County Schools say they are not as affected as other divisions throughout the commonwealth.

Leesville Road Elementary School in Campbell County will be letting students out early Thursday due to an ‘unidentifiable odor,’ school officials say.

Some schools in our region will either be closed or delayed on Thursday due to weather conditions.

Some schools in our region will either be closed or delayed on Wednesday due to weather conditions.

Virginia Military Institute students are giving back to local schools.

Top Republican legislators in Kansas are focusing on helping conservative parents remove their children from public schools over what’s taught about gender and sexuality.

Some schools in our region will either be closed or delayed on Monday due to frigid temperatures and wintry weather.

Teacher Job Recruiting Fair hoping to fill hundreds of open positions across Southwest Virginia

Some schools in our region will either be closed or delayed on Monday due to frigid temperatures and wintry weather.

Visitor restrictions are being put in place for Friday's basketball game at Martinsville High School after a fight broke out at the last game.

Some schools in our region will either be closed or delayed on Monday due to the chance of frigid temperatures and wintry weather.

Out of an abundance of caution, several schools in the area are either closed or are dismissing early on Thursday due to the risk of severe storms.

Out of an abundance of caution, several schools in the area are either closed or are dismissing early on Thursday due to the risk of severe storms.

Out of an abundance of caution, several schools in the area are either closed or are dismissing early on Thursday due to the risk of severe storms.

Two schools in Amherst County will be closed Friday, Nov. 17, due to “water issues,” according to school officials.

One group is hoping to get kids prepared in classrooms across the Commonwealth.

Several schools in the area will be dismissing early on Friday due to the threat of severe weather in our region.

We'll answer questions about school safety.

Our Solutionaries team tracks down solutions to one of the scariest, most terrifying problems plaguing parents—school safety.

Seven substitutes will start the year.

The 2022-2023 school year will start two weeks later than planned and was announced a week before, which changed plans for everyone – including administrators.

The Liberty and Jefferson Forest high school YOVASO clubs were among the 15 award winners recognized during the annual Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO) Awards Banquet held Saturday night, July 16, at James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, Va. A Liberty High School teacher was also recognized, as well as two students from Jefferson Forest High School. From Roanoke Co., Northside High School was recognized, as well as a Life Counselor at the school.

On Tuesday, Community School announced its accomplishment in a press release that stated the school had been named to the Association for Middle Level Education’s Schools of Distinction Program.

Roanoke County Schools Superintendent Dr. Ken Nicely said the goal is to have more people review books that may be considered inappropriate for students.

The two cameras near Altavista elementary and combined schools went live on June 6.

The Pulaski County School Board is planning to vote on its final budget next week after learning how much money it will get from the state.

The Supreme Court has ruled that religious schools can’t be excluded from a Maine program that offers tuition aid for private education.

Several schools in the area will be closed or delayed on Friday due to severe weather hitting our region.

Teachers are voicing their opinions after another school shooting.

Montgomery County School Board is looking to hire a recruiting firm to help find a new superintendent.

Several area schools will be closed or delayed on Monday due to hazardous road conditions.

Virginia schools have a chance to receive some grant money to throw an after-prom party to help keep students safe.

Enrollment in Catholic schools in the United States rose 3.8% from the previous academic year, rebounding from a sharp drop caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Several area schools will be closed or delayed on Monday due to hazardous road conditions.

Several area schools will be closed or delayed on Monday due to hazardous road conditions.

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Monday due to hazardous road conditions.

Several area schools are closing or dismissing early ahead of Friday’s winter storm.

They’ll vote on whether to abide by Youngkin’s executive order or leave the mandate in place for one more week.

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Friday after Sunday’s snowstorm.

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Thursday after Sunday’s snowstorm.

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order allows parents to opt kids out of mask mandate.

Several area schools are closing or delayed on Wednesday after Sunday’s snowstorm.