Frederick has 'green' schools

WINCHESTER -- The Virginia School Boards Association recognized Frederick County Public Schools as a "VSBA Certified Green School Division" at its annual convention held this week. The system had to accumulate at least 100 out of a possible 200 points...

Pupils pitch in to prune the park

Students from the Mountain Laurel Montessori School in Front Royal gathered Wednesday morning in Shenandoah National Park to clear away invasive non-native plants along the Appalachian Trail.

Skyline High reports absence spike

FRONT ROYAL -- Despite a recent surge in absences, Warren County Public School officials have no confirmation that the H1N1 influenza virus is to blame.

SU holds forum to address swine flu

WINCHESTER -- Shenandoah University faculty members led a discussion forum on swine flu before a crowd of biology students and community residents Monday night.

Educators less experienced

WOODSTOCK -- For better or worse, the percentage of new teachers hired by Shenandoah County Public Schools grew in the last year.

Workforce reduction policy to be revisited

WOODSTOCK -- An outdated policy will grow even more archaic for Shenandoah County Public Schools.

School Board could tweak grading scale

WOODSTOCK -- The Shenandoah County School Board is giving failing students a reason for hope.

Central going back to Group AA?

WOODSTOCK -- Central High School's version of pingpong could result in it heading south again.

Schools may hold off on budget cuts, official says

FRONT ROYAL -- Warren County Public Schools could stave off further budget deficits for the next fiscal year because of a slight dip in the local composite index and an increase in overall student enrollment.

Shenandoah coordinator receives technology leadership award

WOODSTOCK -- Technically speaking, Shenandoah County Public Schools remains the best in its class.