RCC announces RILL program spring/summer schedule (2/15/2023) - Rappahannock Community College’s Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning has announced its spring/summer schedule for its personal enrichment, non-credit classes for adults. Upcoming topics include hydroponics, the Bible, photography, pickleball, flower… …
Bingo Night on Friday at THMS (2/15/2023) - The Thomas Hunter Middle School PTA will hold a Bingo Night fundraiser from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday in the J. Murray Brooks Auditorium at the Mathews County school. Prizes will be… …
Page students learn about Irene Morgan at First Morning Star (2/15/2023) - Seventh graders at Page Middle School visited First Morning Star Baptist Church in Bena Friday to learn about Irene Morgan, a Black woman who became a civil rights pioneer one… …
Sadeg wins honorable mention in TOGA essay contest (2/15/2023) - Thomas Hunter Middle School eighth grader Jordan Sadeg of Port Haywood, won honorable mention in the 2022 Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association’s Middle School Essay Contest for her essay, “Oysters Through… …
Auto maintenance also saves money (2/15/2023) - (METRO) Vehicle maintenance is often viewed through the lens of keeping cars safe and running smoothly. That impression is accurate, but in addition to potentially saving lives, vehicle maintenance can… …
School Briefs (2/15/2023) - Isaiah Lester and Douglas Pruim, both of Gloucester, were named to the dean’s list at Frostburg State University, Maryland, for the fall 2022 semester. To receive this honor, students must… …
District band (2/8/2023) - Peasley Middle School musicians Samantha Ramaglino, Alexis Chattin, Ash VanVranken and Marcos Puente, from left, participated in the district band competition held at Woodside High School last Thursday through Saturday. …
Mathews board begins search process for superintendent (2/8/2023) - Mathews County School Board members approved a tentative timeline in its search for a new superintendent, as well as a position vacancy announcement, during a special meeting held Tuesday afternoon… …
School board, supervisors discuss draft budget (2/8/2023) - During an at-times contentious meeting Tuesday night, several Mathews supervisors took aim at the school board’s draft 2023-2024 budget, a budget that calls for an additional $1.08 million in local… …
Honor rolls announced Mathews High School (2/8/2023) - Mathews High School recently released its honor rolls for the second quarter and first semester of the 2022-2023 school year. Students named to the Honor Roll of Excellence (all As)… …
GCPS to hold special ed meeting on federal funds (2/8/2023) - The Gloucester County Public Schools Special Education Office will hold a meeting on federal funds to benefit children with special education needs at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21. This… …
School board to hold March 13 town hall (2/8/2023) - The Mathews County School Board will hold its second town hall meeting of the 2022-2023 school year on Monday, March 13. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in… …
School Briefs (2/8/2023) - Noah Mills of Wicomico, Autumn Burgess of Gloucester, and Elly Olson of Hayes, graduated during the December 2022 commencement exercises at James Madison University. Olivia Rich of Hayes, Jordan Puckett… …
A double helping of praise (2/1/2023) - Mathews County Public Schools Food Services employees got a double helping of praise at the school board’s Jan. 17 meeting, as they were recognized for their service with certificates of… …
Bay Transit increases its RCC scholarship to $2,000 (2/1/2023) - Bay Transit, the public transportation division of Bay Aging, has announced that the 2023 edition of its Rappahannock Community College scholarship will be $2,000. With funds generated from sponsorships of… …
RCC announces new patient care program (2/1/2023) - Rappahannock Community College and Germanna Community College are working together to create a refined program combining the Nurse Aide and Medical Assisting curriculum into one Patient Care Technician (PCT) program.… …
Mathews School Board to discuss superintendent search process Tuesday (2/1/2023) - The Mathews County School Board will discuss finding a successor to Superintendent of Schools Nancy Welch in a special meeting beginning at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the school board office.… …
School Briefs (2/1/2023) - Barry Akers of Gloucester Point, has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s fall 2022 dean’s list. To earn this honor, full-time students must have a grade point average of… …
Applications available for Youth Conservation Camp (2/1/2023) - Youth Conservation Camp applications are now available at the Tidewater Soil and Water Conservation District for Gloucester, Middlesex and Mathews county students that are currently in the ninth through 12th… …
Council on Women holds STEAM-H essay contest for high school seniors (2/1/2023) - The Virginia Council on Women is encouraging female high school students to enter the 12th annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics and Healthcare essay contest. In 2012, the Virginia Council… …
RCC helps move more teachers into the workforce (2/1/2023) - Recognizing the need for more teachers in the region, Rappahannock Community College is hosting an information session on how to turn an existing bachelor’s degree and job experience into a… …
Dr. Clemons to retire from GCPS (1/25/2023) - Dr. Walter R. Clemons, superintendent of Gloucester County Public Schools, announced his intent to retire on July 1 of this year after serving 33 years in public education. He made… …
First place (1/25/2023) - The Gloucester High School Automotive team competed in the SkillsUSA Automotive competition earlier this month. The competition comprised of eight stations, including engine measurements, HVAC diagnostics, vehicle alignment diagnostics, Chrysler… …
All-District Band (1/25/2023) - Four Mathews High School students qualified to participate in All-District Band ensembles next month. They are, from left, Bradyn Barr (1st chair, symphonic), Cora Rowe (4th chair, concert), Luke Lewis… …
Hearing held on Mathews school budget (1/25/2023) - Following a public hearing Tuesday afternoon, the Mathews County School Board made no adjustments to its draft 2023-2024 budget at it prepares to present its proposal to county supervisors at… …