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Chesapeake's Southeastern Elementary opens new 12-classroom addition on first day of school
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (50+ words) Southeastern Elementary School in Chesapeake welcomed 800 students on the first day of school, celebrating the occasion with the completion of a new building addition. Southeastern Elementary School in Chesapeake welcomed 800 students on the first day of school, celebrating the occasion…...
As school starts in Fairfax County, the challenge facing ‘one of the largest school bus fleets in the nation’ – WTOP News
2+ week, 6+ day ago (277+ words) This story is part of WTOP’s 2026 Back to School coverage. Heading into the new school year, WTOP sent questionnaires and requested interviews with school leaders across the D.C. region. Here’s Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid on the challenges…...
Lynchburg schools battle chronic absenteeism with new division-wide plan
2+ week, 6+ day ago (372+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg City Schools is launching a division-wide initiative to reduce chronic absenteeism after last year’s numbers — particularly among high school students — raised serious concerns among district leaders. According to the district, 26.16% of students were chronically absent during the…...
Prince William Co. starts school year with new buildings but under threat of local funding cuts
2+ week, 6+ day ago (603+ words) August 24, 2026, 9:46 AM This story is part of WTOP’s 2026 Back to School coverage. Heading into the new school year, WTOP sent questionnaires and requested interviews with school leaders across the D.C. region. Here’s what Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent LaTanya…...
What to expect from Alexandria City Public Schools???necessary??? boundary changes
3+ week, 22+ min ago (148+ words) August 24, 2026, 6:16 AM This story is part of WTOP’s 2026 Back to School coverage. Heading into the new school year, Alexandria City Public Schools Chief of Staff Grace Taylor spoke with WTOP about challenges and triumphs for the Virginia school system. What…...
School bus emergency? Fairfax County students have a plan to handle it
3+ week, 2+ day ago (456+ words) LOCAL UPDATE: Anacostia River closer to being safe for swimming, report says August 21, 2026, 9:09 PM This story is part of WTOP’s 2026 Back to School coverage. The wheels on the bus will soon be going round and round again in Fairfax County,…...
Students head back to school near Norfolk murder scene
3+ week, 3+ day ago (48+ words) The first details released surrounding a shooting Wednesday night in the Berkley section of Norfolk that killed 21-year-old Romeo Bates Johnson don't begin to illustrate the wave of pain being experienced by the victim's loved ones and the entire Berkley…...
What kids are looking forward to as they go back to school in Loudoun County
3+ week, 6+ day ago (445+ words) August 17, 2026, 3:55 PM Tens of thousands of students were back in class Monday in Loudoun County, Virginia. For many parents, the summer was too short; for others however the new school year couldn’t come soon enough. When asked how it felt…...
Norfolk students pray for guidance and safety ahead of new school year
4+ week, 1+ day ago (42+ words) While many back-to-school events focus on handing out supplies, a different type of gathering in Norfolk Saturday morning brought students, families and education leaders together to focus on guidance, safety and community support. Read more here: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/norfolk-students-pray-for-guidance-and-safety-ahead-of-new-school-year/...
Portsmouth's Ballin' on the River event prepped families for back-to-school with free backpacks, haircuts and more
4+ week, 1+ day ago (50+ words) Hundreds of Portsmouth families got free back-to-school supplies, haircuts, food and more Saturday at the 6th annual Ballin' on the River event at Festival Park. Hundreds of Portsmouth families got free back-to-school supplies, haircuts, food and more Saturday at the 6th annual…...