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Jones Nature Preserve: ‘A scenic masterpiece’

Jones Nature Preserve: ‘A scenic masterpiece’

by Bob Hurley | Jan 13, 2025 | Agriculture, Art, Business, Education

Rappahannock couple receives prestigious award Nestled along Long Mountain Road is one of Rappahannock County’s most precious jewels – the Jones Nature Preserve. Like the county’s motto, “A scenic masterpiece made perfect by nature,” the preserve is an...
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...
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...
New mental health resources come to RCPS

New mental health resources come to RCPS

by Ireland Hayes | Sep 13, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Health, Local Services, People, Politics

Schools fully accredited, lobbyist working in Richmond The Rural Education Achievement and Community Health (REACH) Initiative was introduced at Tuesday night’s School Board meeting, a program in Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) focused on creating a...
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