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August 27, 2008
Fox wants vision realized
STAUNTON — Mary Baldwin College President Pamela Fox invoked music from Beethoven and Stephen Sondheim in a state of the college address Wednesday, saying a vision for the college’s future success is not enough.
All but 5 area schools meet ‘no child’ targets
All but five schools in Waynesboro, Staunton and Augusta County met the Adequate Yearly Progress targets required by the federal No Child Left Behind law on student testing in 2007-08, and the Staunton and Augusta County schools met the AYP targets as a whole.August 19, 2008
Day of firsts: Back to school brings first times for kindergartners
Erin Sprouse, 5, admitted only once to being nervous.
Day of firsts: Start of busy year underway for high school student
FISHERSVILLE - Even for an accomplished student like senior Wil Hall of Wilson Memorial High School and the Central Shenandoah Valley Regional Governor’s School, the first day of school is rough.
August 18, 2008
Educators ready to do it again
Wilson Memorial High physical education teacher Steve Geiman is celebrating 40 years in the profession, and as he starts a new school year today, his basic philosophy of teaching has not changed.
August 14, 2008
Board may reorganize elementary schools
VERONA — A preliminary concept for elementary school changes unveiled by Augusta County school administrators Thursday could lead to major expansions of Cassell, Wilson and Riverheads elementary schools and the closing of Beverley Manor and Ladd elementary schools.Technology, fitness on the agenda
WEYERS CAVE — Technology and fitness are on the immedate agenda for Blue Ridge Community College.
August 13, 2008
Waynesboro Schools up fuel budget
The Waynesboro School Board took immediate action Wednesday night to deal with increased vehicle fuel costs in the school district.Educators: Students need real-life experience
Area educators say there is a need for more business mentorship programs for students and a greater communication between business and education to bridge the disconnect that now exists.
Teachers get civics course
Karen Washington, a 10th-grade history teacher at Watertown High School in Watertown, Mass., is looking for a fresh take on her usual classroom routine.
Waynesboro Schools up fuel budget
The Waynesboro School Board took immediate action Wednesday night to deal with increased vehicle fuel costs in the school district.August 07, 2008
Incoming Blue Ridge students get inside scoop
WEYERS CAVE — Peter Carter appreciates the wealth of information he is getting at the new student orientation at Blue Ridge Community College this week.Wilson Library to host techers’ institute
The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library will host a weeklong teachers' institute on "Woodrow Wilson and the War Years'' next week for U.S. history teachers from around the country.July 28, 2008
Where’s the party at? Univ. of Florida, study says
The University of Florida can raise a glass to another national title - best party school in the country.July 24, 2008
Waynesboro School Board changes meeting date
The Waynesboro School Board has rescheduled its August meeting for Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m.July 21, 2008
Wilson Rehab Foundation elects new president
Hiawatha Nicely, Jr. of Daleville has been eleted president of the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center Foundation.July 09, 2008
Second youth leadership conference set for area
During trips to school career fairs, Chanda McGuffin noticed that young people were not ready for the next step in their lives whether that move was to college or the workplace.Board discusses 4-day school week
Higher fuel costs have spurred the Waynesboro School Board to talk about a four-day school week.July 08, 2008
New principal chosen to lead Wenonah
Longtime teacher and principal Rebecca Jarvis was named to lead Wenonah Elementary School Tuesday night by the Waynesboro School Board.June 20, 2008
FFA team awarded multiple honors
Members of the Fort Defiance High School Future Farmers of America team came away with six state titles and numerous individual honors during the State FFA Convention that took place earlier this week at Virginia Tech.June 11, 2008
KCMS happy about early SOL news
Principal Carol Butler came to Kate Collins Middle School this past school year with a mission of raising test scores, and the preliminary results show she has succeeded.June 10, 2008
City School Board shortens work week
The Waynesboro Schools plan to close school buildings and administrative offices on Fridays for the next couple of months to save the school district the cost of escalating fuel prices.June 05, 2008
Stuarts Draft graduates urged at ceremony to reflect, move forward
HARRISONBURG — Stuarts Draft High 2008 valedictorian Laura Louise Hershey didn’t want tears for her fellow graduates during Thursday’s commencement.
June 04, 2008
Local child advocate retires: Wenonah librarian says goodbye after more than 20 years
Jean Morgan is more than just a staff member at Wenonah Elementary School.
May 28, 2008
County library improvements pending further information
VERONA — Augusta County Supervisors cited difficult economic times Wednesday night in a split 3-3 vote that postponed architectural work on the next phase of a renovation at the Augusta County Public Library in Fishersville.
May 25, 2008
83-year-old bugler still serving country with horn
At 83, Russell F. Wilson is more than three decades removed from his days as a Navy commander, but he’s still serving his country.Psychiatrists offering free mental health service to troops
Thousands of private counselors are offering free services to troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with mental health problems, jumping in to help because the military is short on therapists.Reflecting on war history to prevent future repetition
A wide-eyed young boy carefully examined a gleaming bayonet as its owner, Civil War re-enactor Waverly Adcock, watched with a smile.May 23, 2008
Sheepskin prices increase
It will be a little more expensive next fall for full-time students to attend Blue Ridge Community College and the other 22 Virginia community colleges.May 22, 2008
