Members of the Lynchburg City School Board hope to see investments in mental health supports, teacher recruitment and retention efforts and early childhood education this year. During their annual legislative breakfast Friday, board members met virtually with local and state lawmakers and outlined their legislative priorities for 2021-22.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Dr. Royal Gurley has been Charlottesville City School's superintendent since October 4. In that time, second grade students sent him welcome letters and asked questions to get to know him better. "When I got the letters I was just flabbergasted because these little children have written such wonderful letters.

Superintendent Dr. George Parker will propose several calendar adjustments, including Wellness Days and more planning time for teachers, to the Newport News School Board during a special called meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9 in the administration building auditorium.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Portsmouth Public Schools are following other local school districts' lead in updating their school calendar. Portsmouth has updated its school calendar to help address mental health needs for students and staff. They say they understand that this year has presented a number of unique mental health stressors and concerns.

FRIDAY, NOV. 5: Daily new cases of COVID-19 in Virginia were tallied at 1,369 today. Yesterday, cases came in at 1,494. According to reporting from the Virginia Department of Health, there have been 933,542 total reported cases (240,797 probable) of COVID in Virginia. The seven-day average of new cases in the state is 1,253.

While a shortage of school bus drivers continues to be a problem for school systems nationwide, the ones committed to the task will be getting a new place have their transportation vehicles serviced in Henry County. If all goes to plan, the new Henry County school bus garage at 191 Machinery Drive in Martinsville will open during Christmas break.

Debbie Anderson is preparing to take her seat on the Washington County, Virginia School Board. Anderson spent around 40 years working in the school system as a teacher, principal, and coordinator of federal programs. She won in a decisive race Tuesday night in the county’s Taylor District over five-time incumbent and school board chair Thomas Musick.

Several school divisions have made schedule changes to help with teacher burnout. VIRGINIA, USA - Author's Note: The video above is on file from October 18, 2021. Teachers have never had it easy, but this last calendar year has been harder than ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic and virtual learning.

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Department of Health is relying heavily on help from school system to aid in vaccinating 5 to 11-year-olds. With that final approval given earlier this week, some schools in Central Virginia are setting up vaccination events in the near future.

by: Avi Scott Posted: / Updated: NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - Norfolk Public Schools will host in-school clinics for students ages 5 to 11 whose parents and guardians want them to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The clinics will begin Monday, Nov. 15 and are scheduled for all Norfolk elementary schools through that week.