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Rappahannock County High School’s Class of 2025 graduation

Rappahannock County High School’s Class of 2025 graduation

by Sophie McLeod | Jun 8, 2025 | Education

RCHS ‘will always be a part of who we are’ Rappahannock County High School held its commencement ceremony May 30, a rainy Friday evening that didn’t dampen the high spirits in the school gymnasium, where 56 seniors received their diplomas and proud families and...
Supervisors consider new revenue stream to pay for courthouse

Supervisors consider new revenue stream to pay for courthouse

by Ireland Hayes | Apr 10, 2025 | County, Local Government

Board votes for new school buses The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to allow staff to seek approval from the state to institute a small increase in court fees that could be leveraged by the county to help fund the construction of a new...
Hearthstone school in Sperryville burglarized — cash, donations stolen

Hearthstone school in Sperryville burglarized — cash, donations stolen

by Ireland Hayes | Mar 8, 2025 | Uncategorized

Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect Rappahannock sheriff’s deputies are on the hunt for a burglary suspect driving a white Kia Soul after Hearthstone School in Sperryville was broken into over the weekend, according to the school’s director Jane Mullan.  Cash was...
Principals outline improvement plans, goals to School Board

Principals outline improvement plans, goals to School Board

by Ireland Hayes | Oct 11, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Health, Local Services, Politics

Principals from both Rappahannock public schools presented their annual school improvement plans to the School Board Tuesday, outlining their goals and benchmarks for achievement in all areas of study at each school. 2024-10-08-schoolboard-2-web.jpgRCES principal,...
Principals outline improvement plans, goals to Rappahannock School Board

Principals outline improvement plans, goals to Rappahannock School Board

by Ireland Hayes | Oct 10, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Health, Local Services, Politics

Principals from both Rappahannock public schools presented their annual school improvement plans to the School Board Tuesday, outlining their goals and benchmarks for achievement in all areas of study at each school.  Jennifer Wissinger, Rappahannock County Elementary...
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