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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...

Doer’s Profile: Patricia Brennan

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Apr 3, 2024 | Art, Business, doers, Education, People, Politics

Background: Glass artist and teacher; co-owner, Thornton River Art; owner, De’Danann Glass; member RAAC Art Tour committee; past president of Middle Street Gallery; volunteer with Headwaters and the Food Pantry; stained glass instructor at Rappahannock public schools,...
Announcing winners of the 2022 Foothills Forum/Rappahannock News Storytelling Contest

Announcing winners of the 2022 Foothills Forum/Rappahannock News Storytelling Contest

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Dec 19, 2022 | Art, Education

The Rappahannock News and Foothills Forum on Tuesday evening held a reception at the Little Washington Theatre to announce the winners of the 2022 Storytelling Contest. Winners, who earned cash prizes, were selected by an independent panel of judges who evaluated each...
Rappahannock students: Win up to $400 in Rapp News and Foothills Forum Storytelling Contest

Rappahannock students: Win up to $400 in Rapp News and Foothills Forum Storytelling Contest

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Oct 14, 2022 | Education

The Rappahannock News and Foothills Forum is hosting a Storytelling Contest for Rappahannock County students for a chance to win up to $400. We want you to showcase your creative ability to tell a story and be featured in the Rappahannock News. Who can participate?...
Rapp Schools’ new social worker to focus on impacts of student isolation

Rapp Schools’ new social worker to focus on impacts of student isolation

by Randy Rieland | Aug 19, 2022 | Education, Health

When students returned to Rappahannock’s two public schools last week, all indications were that finally things were back to normal. No more masking. No more social distancing. Kids could go to classes, eat lunch together, hang out in the hallways like they did in the...
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