A search for Lynchburg City School’s next superintendent is underway, and the school board wants to hear input from community members.

T.C. Miller and Sandusky Elementary may remain open for one more year if the city finds the money.

Lynchburg City School leaders addressed their staffing shortage and new hires Monday, days after 10 News reported that they were sidestepping our questions.

E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg will be virtual for the remainder of this week.

They say they still plan on having kids back in the classrooms five days a week, but students in middle and high schools will be on an A-B modified block schedule.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – ‘Operation Student Engagement’ is the latest mission for Lynchburg City School leaders. The new campaign has teachers and staff traveling to neighborhoods to interact with the community, answer questions and have fun with students. LCS made a stop to the Dearington Apartments Monday to hand out food, instructional materials, school supplies and prizes. LCS plans to hold more community events throughout the Summer in preparation for the Fall. That’s when they anticipate offering in-person instruction five days a week.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg City School leaders said they’re increasing the number of in-person instruction days for some of their youngest learners. Officials announced Wednesday that pre-k through second-grade students will return for in-person instruction four days a week starting on Tuesday, April 13. The students will return to in-person instruction four days a week from Tuesday-Friday with Monday as a remote learning day for all. “We anticipate that for the Fall, we will have an in-person learning opportunity for our students five days a week,” said Pugh. 10 News asked about it during Wednesday’s news conference, and school leaders said they are looking into it.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – City and health leaders in Lynchburg expanded vaccination distribution on Friday. “What we are doing today is vaccinating 150 Lynchburg City School employees and 150 Lynchburg City employees who are eligible for vaccination under the phase 1B guidelines,” said Reid Wodicka, interim Lynchburg city manager. Those 150 school employees were vaccinated at E.C. Crystal Edwards, school superintendent, said LCS tiered the 800 employees interested in getting the vaccine. “All those who are standing in front of our kids, transporting our kids, feeding our kids; those are the people we are prioritizing today,” said Edwards.

LYNCHBURG, Va – One week after a fire broke out inside Paul Munro Elementary, Lynchburg City School officials are still working to repair the damage. Lynchburg fire marshals said a heater caused the fire inside a second-grade classroom. Although it was contained to one room, excessive smoke damage caused a greater issue. “There was some, I think, paper material and some plastic [near the heater], and that’s where most of the smoke damage came from, was the plastic burning,” said Gatzek. Students were already on a hybrid schedule, but have switched to remote learning full-time — at least through the holidays.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg City School leaders said they’re ready to bring students back to the classroom even though some teachers disagree. Parents can still choose to keep their children on virtual learning and hybrid students will have the option to return to remote learning. Lynchburg City Schools Deputy Superintendent Amy Pugh said something is missing in education without in-person instruction. The Lynchburg Education Association responded with three major concerns:Safety for Lynchburg City Schools staff and the people they live with. “It’s made it much more difficult than it needed to be," said Lynchburg Education Association President Karl Loos, who teaches at Dunbar Middle School.

LYNCHBURG, Va. Tuesday night, Lynchburg City School parent Andrew Glover is listening from a social distance what draft plan school leaders have come up with. Its not a final plan its a draft plan after five months. Then those in the sixth grade up until high school will be learning virtually until theyre allowed face to face learning at a later date. School board members have their concerns too. The superintendent and board members recognize this wont be easy for parents and say the draft plan will continue to change.

LYNCHBURG, Va. - Lynchburg's high school students are back in school after an online shooting threat kept nearly 1,000 kids away from class. Glass High School students were welcomed back with cheers Wednesday morning. Police tell 10 News there was a disorderly incident at the McDonald's restaurant down the street from the high school Thursday that eventually spilled into the hallways Friday morning. Then on Monday night, police said, a school shooting threat was posted on social media. The atmosphere was a learning look like they were all about learning, said James Camm, with One Community One Voice.

LYNCHBURG, Va. - In September, you will see a video with some Lynchburg City School students on social media platforms. Lynchburg City Schools is kicking off a new campaign to remind parents and students about the importance of attendance. Right now, you can find the "Don't Sleep on School" posters at River Ride Mall and soon city buses and buildings. Last year, Lynchburg City Schools had about 8,200 students enrolled and nearly 1,300 students missed 18 days or more. "It doesn't sound like a lot to a parent, 'My child just missed two days of school a month.'