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School officials quash rumors fine arts is replacing welding

School officials quash rumors fine arts is replacing welding

by Ireland Hayes | Apr 12, 2025 | Education

‘We are not trading in the trades for ballet at the high school’ Rappahannock County school officials unveiled plans for a new fine arts academy at the high school, and presented updates on the career and technical education (CTE) program at Tuesday’s School Board...
Rappahannock schools gear up for state budget season

Rappahannock schools gear up for state budget season

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 16, 2025 | Education, Politics

Rappahannock County School Board Meeting, Jan. 14, 2025Click the video above to watch Tuesday evening’s Rappahannock County School Board meeting. Wanted: public input on funding priorities Rappahannock County Schools Superintendent Shannon Grimsley presented...
Rappahannock County schools cracking down on cellphone use

Rappahannock County schools cracking down on cellphone use

by Ireland Hayes | Dec 12, 2024 | Education, Health

Rappahannock County School Board Meeting, Dec. 10, 2024Click above to watch Tuesday’s Rappahannock County School Board meeting. Tracking students violating policy School officials told the Rappahannock County School Board Tuesday that a cellphone violation form...
Teachers, parents brainstorm ways to tackle teen cellphone addiction in Rappahannock schools

Teachers, parents brainstorm ways to tackle teen cellphone addiction in Rappahannock schools

by Ireland Hayes | Sep 28, 2024 | Education, Health

cellphones in schoolsRCHS Principal Mary Jane Boynton, joined on stage by Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Garcia, reads an excerpt from “The Anxious Generation” to the group. Everyone in attendance at the Rappahannock County High School gathering got a hardcover copy to...
Proposed Rappahannock County budget includes tax increases

Proposed Rappahannock County budget includes tax increases

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Apr 13, 2024 | Agriculture, Education, Local Services, Politics

• More money for public schools — but less than requested• Residents real estate, personal property taxes would rise Rappahannock County’s budget debate is about distributing the distress.  Local budgets by law must be in balance, but to get there, the Rappahannock...
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