Virginia health officials remind parents to get students vaccinated
As schools prepare for the fall semester, the Virginia Department of Health is reminding all parents about the immunization requirements for children and young adults. Virginia state law requires specific immunizations that students, depending on their age group, must have to enroll in school. Unless there is a religious exemption, getting immunizations and making sure they are up to date are the first steps of a child’s early education. Though the vaccination requirements of young adults may not be as obvious a step, they are equally as important.
Cosmopolitan track meet kicks off with record-breaking performance in pole vault
The Cosmopolitan track meet returned to the Roanoke Valley on Thursday, a tradition steeped in history, starting in 1966. 40 schools and more than 1800 student-athletes flock to William Fleming this weekend, with middle school, junior, and senior high school represented.
Wednesday Sports Roundup
Faith Howell (1), a freshman, scored two second-half goals in Alleghany's 11-0 win over William Fleming. Baseball — Riverheads 6, Alleghany 1. Riverheads moved to 6-0 on the season with the home win over the Mountaineers. Aidan Miller had two hits and drove in two runs for the Gladiators. Garrett Via had two hits and
therecorderonline.comMaking the grade: Colonels, Eagles reaping benefits from textbooks and playbooks
Our week 6 1st and 10 Game of the Week matchup features two Blue Ridge District teams in William Fleming and Franklin County--two programs that have let the success in the classroom guide them in the right direction on the field.