ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - An Albemarle County Public School orchestra director is starting a new free program for students. Junior Strings prepares elementary school students who will be attending Henley Middle School for orchestra.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) - The 10 students in Stephen Tate's cybersecurity fundamentals class are unwitting multitaskers. In addition to preparing to pass the Computing Technology Industry Association's Security+ exam-an exam usually given to those who have worked in the cybersecurity industry for at least two years-they are earning college credits and blazing a trail by participating in the first dual-enrollment cybersecurity program in the state.

With a driver shortage impacting Nelson County Public Schools, it's been more difficult for students to get to and from school. Students aren't the only ones relieved to be on Christmas break, as this has been a stressful school year for Nelson County bus drivers.

December 23, 2021 Winter break has begun for Prince William County students. As the end of 2021 draws near, the county school system is setting its sights on some goals that are the center of its draft strategic plan, Vision 2025 Launching Thriving Futures.

A new coronavirus testing strategy coming soon to some Virginia schools aims to cut down on disruptive quarantines and keep more students in the classroom.

BRISTOL, Va. - City schools will participate in a pilot program in January designed to keep students in class following possible COVID-19 contacts. Bristol is one of 10 divisions statewide that will be part of the Virginia Department of Health's "Test to Stay" program that consists of contact tracing and regular COVID-19 testing if someone has close contact with someone positive for the virus.

HCPS reports over 10,000 exposures since Sept. 1 For the third consecutive week, Henrico County Public Schools set a new record with its highest single-week increase in COVID-19 cases. During the last week of school before winter break, HCPS reported 198 new cases - 87 in elementary schools, 45 in middle schools, 61 in high schools and five in various annexes.

A robotics club at Norview High School asks for community support to compete in this school year's regional competition in Richmond. In addition to monetary donations, the team's director is searching for mentors to help coach students as they build on their technical skills.