The future of Stewartsville Elementary School remains uncertain after the Bedford County School Board voted to postpone its decommissioning decision by one year.

A legal fight is brewing in Bedford County over plans to close a long-standing neighborhood school, and parents say they were left out of the process entirely.

Parents in Bedford County are fighting back against the planned closure of Stewartsville Elementary School, and they’re taking their case to court.

The school board is hoping more money from the state will prevent any budget-cut discussions.

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

Students at select schools in Bedford County will be getting free meals this school year thanks to the federal Community Eligibility Provision meal program.

UPDATE - Jan. 28, 2021GOODVIEW, Va. - Some Bedford County elementary school students will be virtual for another week. The school division announced Thursday that Stewartsville Elementary School’s will now be fully virtual until Feb. 8. This decision is due to several staff members having to quarantine due to potential exposure to the virus. ORIGINAL STORY - Jan. 24, 2021Stewartsville Elementary School is temporarily closed due to positive COVID-19 cases within the school. Officials said this decision was made because several staff members had to quarantine due to potential exposure to the virus.