Rachel Morris, at podium, with fellow teachers Mark Tomcany and Betsy Little behind her, launched the “Red for Ed in Mathews” campaign at January’s school board meeting. The effort culminated in a 13 percent pay raise for teachers and other employees.

Mathews joined the growing list of Second Amendment Sanctuary counties in December, unanimously approving the designation. Here, Sheila Crowley, at right, passes out flyers in opposition to the sanctuary proposal before the start of the Mathews Board of Supervisors’ December meeting.

Harry Ward, who wore many hats in his 35 years with Mathews schools, including coach, teacher, principal and superintendent of schools, was one of 33 people honored as Mathews High School inducted its inaugural class into the school’s Hall of Fame during a May program at the school’s Harry M. Ward Auditorium. He is shown here with his children Gary Ward and Sherri Janelle.

Mathews High School senior Caroline Crittenden gets a hug from school psychol...