Leadership among top things learned at military academies

This Saturday at 10 a.m., two local military academies will graduate their small, but successful, classes of 2013.

Schools team up to fight cancer

Area schools are coming together to raise awareness and funds for a variety of types of cancer this Saturday.

Shenandoah school superintendent announces retirement

WOODSTOCK - B. Keith Rowland, superintendent of Shenandoah County Public Schools for the past six years, announced his retirement during Thursday night's school board meeting.

Warren County High wins $15,000 in contest

Warren County High School is now $15,000 richer. Thanks to the Cash for Schools contest powered by Safford of Winchester, the school was able to tally up enough votes to win the large chunk of change.

Local counselor receives 'Emerging Leader' award

WOODSTOCK - After his first year as a full-time school counselor, Timothy Luikart has already been recognized as an "Emerging Leader" by the region's counselor association.

Hundreds of students partake in 26 Acts of Kindness challenge

STRASBURG - Students and faculty at Strasburg High School and Sandy Hook Elementary School are teaming up to complete the 26 Acts of Kindness challenge.

Warren County schools consider energy performance contracting

FRONT ROYAL - After receiving a presentation on energy performance contracting at its Thursday evening work session, the Warren County School Board decided to take the first step toward fixing issues in the county's older elementary schools.

Guardians suing Winchester school system over bullying

A Winchester couple is suing the city school system in U.S. District Court for $150,000.

Board reviews facility use agreements for outside groups

WOODSTOCK -- About 90 minutes into a discussion that seemed like it might last forever during a meeting last week, the Shenandoah County School Board's chairman summed up the situation perfectly.

School requests added custodian

FRONT ROYAL -- Warren County Middle School has requested a new custodial position for the building.

R-MA names new development VP

FRONT ROYAL -- Randolph-Macon Academy has announced a new vice president for development.

Hazardous spill impacts school

STRASBURG -- A hazardous material spill forced Strasburg High School students out of class briefly Tuesday morning, according to Shenandoah County Public Schools Superintendent Keith Rowland.

Warren to add Title I teacher

FRONT ROYAL -- The Warren County School Board on Thursday approved the addition of a Title I teaching position at one elementary school.

Warren officials to expand AP course offerings

FRONT ROYAL -- Warren County Public Schools officials hope expanding the system's advanced-placement course offerings will improve the overall quality of the curriculum.

Cyberbullying forum Wednesday

FRONT ROYAL -- Warren County High School will host a cyberbullying forum Wednesday at 7 p.m. as part of a new anti-bullying initiative.