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Rappahannock schools set to receive more state aid—finally

Rappahannock schools set to receive more state aid—finally

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 22, 2024 | Education, Politics

Watch the School Board meeting: Rappahannock County School Board Meeting, Jan. 16, 2024 Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) is set to receive a substantial increase in state aid — funding that the School Board and school administration has lobbied for in recent...
Rappahannock schools seek big boost in county’s financial support

Rappahannock schools seek big boost in county’s financial support

by Randy Rieland | Mar 16, 2023 | Education, Health, Politics

Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) on Tuesday adopted a 2024 FY budget that would increase the county’s financial support by almost $550,000. It would be the largest year-to-year bump in county funding in recent memory. The proposed $14.6 million budget,...
Rappahannock schools suffer $1 million setback as lobbying efforts for more state funds fails

Rappahannock schools suffer $1 million setback as lobbying efforts for more state funds fails

by Randy Rieland | Mar 1, 2023 | Education, Health, Politics

Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) suffered a setback last week in its effort to boost the financial support it receives from the state. The Virginia Senate’s Finance and Appropriations Committee voted to shelve a bill that would have removed a cap that has...

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