by Randy Rieland | Apr 13, 2024 | Education, Local Services, Politics
• Expected $1.5 million subsidy removed in Richmond budget negotiations • Costly mandated staff raises possible The prospect of a $1.5 million shot-in-the-arm for Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) is fading. Subcommittees in both the Virginia Senate and...
by Ireland Hayes | Mar 21, 2024 | Education, Local Services, Politics
Video: Fire near Washington, VirginiaVideo | Firefighters try to contain a fire next to Route 211 near the Town of Washington about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday afternoon update: Rappahannock County Public Schools canceled school today “due to the impact of the...
by Randy Rieland | Mar 16, 2024 | Crime and Courts, Education, Health, Politics
Watch the meeting: Rappahannock County School Board Meeting, March 12, 2024 Requires financial boost from county The Rappahannock County School Board Tuesday approved a proposed $15 million budget, one that would require a big boost in financial support from the...
by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Mar 15, 2024 | Education
Foothills Forum and the Rappahannock News are hosting a Storytelling Contest for Rappahannock County students for a chance to win up to $500. We want you to showcase your creative ability to tell a story and be featured in the Rappahannock News. Who can participate?...
by Ireland Hayes | Feb 28, 2024 | Education
RCPS girl basketball lineupThe RCPS varsity girls basketball team lined up for the national anthem at the Bull Run District Tournament on Feb. 12. The Rappahannock County Public Schools’ (RCPS) basketball teams fought hard this season, finishing near the top of region...
