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Junior Cotillion season will begin October 6

The beat goes on at the Junior Cotillion of the Northern Neck. “Just as we have for the past 15 years, we will again provide...

LCPS recognizes faculty and staff

Lancaster County Public Schools recently recognized teachers and staff for going Above and Beyond for August. Lancaster Elementary School substitute teacher Traci Craft was recognized...

Ware Academy welcomes 198 students for 75th year

Ware Academy welcomed students back for the 2024-25 school year on Wednesday, September 4. Catesby Jones, Ware alumni and local entrepreneur, addressed faculty, students and...

Academic symposium on ‘Indigenous Northern Neck’ slated November 1-2

The purpose of the NNK250 Coalition and NNK250 is to engage multiple perspectives in recognizing and honoring the Northern Neck’s essential role in the...

Chesapeake interim head of school highlights “curiosity” at convocation

Ceremonies define, encourage and connect communities. Starting the school year with common purpose, Chesapeake Academy highlights the character theme that will guide the year. This...

Virginia Board of Education moves forward on accountability reforms 

To ensure students and schools have the support they need, the Virginia Board of Education has voted to transform the state’s confusing accreditation system...

NPL to host monthly news group for teens

Northumberland Public Library (NPL), 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, recently announced a news group for teens will be held the last Friday of every month...

Rappahannock Music Study Club announces grant winner

The Rappahannock Music Study Club recently announced the 2024-25 grant awards for students who wish to further their music studies. The first-ever auditions for the...

Rep. Rob Wittman visits Summer JAM at BGCNN

The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck (BGCNN) on August 15 held an exclusive teen town hall with Rep. Rob Wittman and...

CA faculty, staff return to campus

Interim head of school Catherine L. Emery on Monday, August 19, welcomed Chesapeake Academy (CA) faculty and staff back to the Rowe Campus for...

Reservations are due Sept. 14 for Performing Arts and Lecture Series

The Chesapeake Academy Performing Arts and Lecture Series (PALS) is designed to bring engaging, dynamic and often interactive arts programs to area children. Admission director...

FODR educates on local watershed

For a few immersive days on Dragon Run, teachers stepped into the shoes of students. The last week of July marked the second year...

Lancaster successfully begins school year

by Jackie Nunnery During the Monday, August 12, school board meeting, administrators Keegan Walters and Mike Myers reported the school year is off to a...

RILL announces fall schedule

The Rappahannock Community College (RCC) Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning (RILL) recently released its fall schedule. RILL invites adults to “go back to school” with...

LCVEF awards mini-grants

The Lancaster County Virginia Education Foundation (LCVEF) awards mini-grants in October and January to teachers in Lancaster County Public Schools. Grants, up to $1,000, can...

Chesapeake Academy bids farewell to Founders Oak

The towering Founders Oak, the tree that has welcomed thousands to Chesapeake Academy and an iconic symbol for the Town of Irvington, was limbed...

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