The lawsuit alleges that Palmer - a tenth grader - is being barred from participating in VHSL-sanctioned cross country and track meets due to him being homeschooled for religious beliefs.

Bedford County School Board members heard from concerned parents Tuesday night as they weighed a proposal to move roughly 40 students from Forest Elementary to Otter River Elementary to address overcrowding.

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

Members of the community gathered as the Lynchburg City School Board met to lay out the budget for the 2027 fiscal year Tuesday evening.

The Roanoke County Public School Board met Tuesday night and discussed its annual budget, as well as recent accomplishments.

Roanoke City Council and School Board held a joint meeting Monday afternoon to talk through where the school system stands, and budget pressure.

The Bedford County School Board voted 5-2 in favor of closing Stewartsville Elementary on Thursday night in a move that parents say will mean longer bus rides and the loss of a community hub.

Grandin Court PTA is hosting an emergency PTA meeting this Thursday to discuss Roanoke City Public School’s budget, potential cuts, and what it could mean for families and staff.

Mayor Joe Cobb says covering the $16.5 million schools deficit could mean a $35 million city hole.

Nearly three months since Union High School football coach Travis Turner went missing, an NBC affiliate in Bristol has confirmed he is still receiving a paycheck.

Danville Public Schools announced Tuesday that Ty’Quan Graves would serve as chair and Kacey Cunningham would serve as vice chair of the Danville Public School Board for 2026 after a reorganization Tuesday.

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The 2025 General Election will be held on Nov. 4. You can find results for Bedford County here.

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On Friday, the Campbell County School Board held a special meeting and voted to sideline the stepsons of former NFL tight end and Brookeville head coach Logan Thomas, albeit with reluctance

Lynchburg City Schools is moving forward with plans to place metal detectors in its buildings.

Across Virginia, at least eight school board races don’t have a candidate. That means the winners could come down to write-ins — people whose names aren’t actually printed on the ballot.

Roanoke City Public Schools officials are grappling with overcrowding and seeking long-term solutions as student populations continue to rise, particularly among younger age groups.

School board members are discussing the use of artificial intelligence to detect guns on school grounds.

Student mental health was top of mind at a Roanoke City School Board work session Tuesday night.

As the start of the school year inches closer, Roanoke County school leaders are raising the alarm about a federal education funding freeze that could directly affect students and families.

Salem City Schools announced the passing of June Long in a social media post on Wednesday.

The Salem City School Board discussed a proposed policy at Tuesday’s meeting that could affect how the district hires new employees.

The Roanoke City Public School Board will be meeting today to approve its budget for the 2026 fiscal year.

Botetourt County Public Schools released a statement regarding a recent cybersecurity incident that may have included data from students.

Protesters gathered outside the last Roanoke County School Board meeting before summer break Thursday night.

Lynchburg City Schools announced Monday that they had approved the appointment of Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette as the next Superintendent of Lynchburg City Schools.

In correspondence first reported by the Roanoke Rambler and obtained by 10 News through a records request, city and school leaders traded harsh words over spending.

The Bedford County School Board is facing a deficit and reviewing next year’s budget for necessary changes.

Thursday night, the Roanoke County School Board held its first public meeting since 10-year-old Autumn Bushman took her own life. The district’s policy on bullying is now front and center.

The Roanoke County School Board is set to address bullying policies and processes on Thursday, a discussion that comes in the wake of the tragic death of a fourth grader at Mountain View Elementary.

The building itself has been open since 1964 and is getting upgrades to its security systems. These includes new cameras, new doors and new badge readers. Classrooms will be getting a facelift while the old gymnasium is being renovated into a cafeteria.

Pulaski County has announced their 2025 “One Bag Challenge” initiative, which encourages locals to pick up at least one bag of trash in the area.

Roanoke City schools are facing a $9 million budget shortfall, prompting concerns from officials and parents about the impact on education funding and city operations.

Dr. Terry E. Arborgast announced that he is retiring as Superintendent of Giles County Public Schools on July 1, 2025.

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Both city high schools are at overcapacity currently with an expectation they will grow in the coming years.

The Vice Chairman of the Smyth County School Board is facing federal charges for allegedly spending thousands of dollars to buy sexually explicit content from underage victims, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

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

Classroom controversies are brewing as the Roanoke County school board pushes for new cell phone policies. With just a couple days left before school starts the time is ticking to make a decision.

Two Lynchburg elementary schools are off of the chopping block for closure, at least at the moment

The Roanoke County School Board is conducting a survey to decide whether or not they should change their mobile device policy.

The Lynchburg School Board has voted unanimously to approve a new cell policy for the upcoming school year.

The policy was adopted back in December but the school board is still working through some of the details.

The Lynchburg School Board voted Tuesday evening to adopt a new transgender student policy.

As transportation continues to be debated in Roanoke City Schools, school leaders have proposed solutions for the 2024-25 school year based on feedback from the community, according to school leaders.

The two boards are planning to have a joint meeting over school funding on April 16.

The school board is planning to have a vote on the options in a week.

Parents are frustrated after the announcement that Henry and Burnt Chimney Elementary Schools will be closing next school year.

If you have students in Bedford County, the school board wants to hear from you. There are possible changes coming to the district and all the proposals include closing an elementary school.

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

In a special session Tuesday night, the Roanoke City School Board voted unanimously to approve a contract with Zum for student transportation.

Former 11th District Virginia Delegate and Roanoke City Circuit Court judge Onzlee Ware has died at age 70.

A 130-million-dollar project moves forward. The Roanoke County School Board takes the next steps for the new CTE building and renovation of two elementary schools.

The Roanoke County School Board has selected a final proposal for a new CTE center and renovations to Glen Cove and W.E. Cundiff elementary schools.

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

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The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find results for Giles County here.

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The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find results for Patrick County here.

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The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find results for Rockbridge County here.

The original vote for the plan was back in September but the board still hasn't made much progress in implementation.

Several of the routes have been able to cut back the time they are delayed from arriving at the school.

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The U.S. Dept. of Justice reached out to offer their services, alleging “ongoing community tensions.”

The Roanoke County School Board adopted the VDOE model transgender policy, after much debate and an arrest.

For the second month in a row, an arrest was made at a Roanoke County School Board meeting.

Two people were arrested on charges of trespassing after everyone was asked to clear the school board chambers.

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.

A Roanoke County School Board meeting ended in an uproar Thursday night after discussions about new policies regarding transgender students.

Local school leaders are reacting to new transgender student policy.

Dozens of teachers, parents and students spoke at Thursday's school board meeting in regard to a parent's comment about LGBTQ+ teachings in school during May's meeting.

The Bedford County School Board voted to approve a policy that outlines how controversial issues should be addressed in the classroom on Thursday, with one amendment.

The Henry County School Board has named a new superintendent.

The Pulaski County Public Schools district has chosen a new superintendent.

The Bedford County School Board is slated to vote on a policy that outlines how controversial issues will be addressed in the classroom on Thursday.

The board certified Radford City Superintendent Robert F. Graham’s voluntary resignation letter Tuesday

Several parents spoke out against LGBTQ+ teachings and symbols at Glen Cove Elementary School during the May 18 school board meeting. Parents and supporters for the LGBTQ+ community came out Friday for a peaceful demonstration at Glen Cove.

The bell schedule adjustments are meant to allow more planning time for teachers.

The Roanoke County School Board voted to unanimously approve multi-million dollar funding for construction projects, school leaders announced on Thursday night.

The decision comes less than a week after the district announced a new bell schedule for the 2023-2024 school year.

Roanoke County School Board member Mike Wray has announced that he will not be running for re-election this November.

Redistricting has been a hot topic for Roanoke City Public Schools for a while now.

Amherst County School Board member John Grieser has announced his resignation, effective Monday, March 13.

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

Some of the safety measures included more school resource officers, panic button app and a 24/7 safety tip line.

Thursday’s school board meeting was the first since the incident.

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

A Virginia school board is scheduled to vote this week on the departure of its superintendent after a 6-year-old student shot and wounded his teacher.

Former Montgomery County superintendent Dr. Mark Miear speaks out after being fired with little explanation in March.

One recommendation is to change the start times for all elementary, middle and high schools.