by James Ritch | Mar 3, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack school board voted 8-1 Tuesday night to make face masks optional for students on school buses, following new mask guidelines issued Feb. 25 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Superintendent Chris Holland noted...
by James Ritch | Dec 17, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has announced its commitment to put STEM centers (science, technology, engineering, and math centers) in all 13 elementary and middle schools in Accomack and Northampton counties, with seven...
by James Ritch | May 6, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The COVID-19 pandemic and virtual and hybrid learning have challenged Accomack teachers and students, with more students recommended this year to repeat grades but fewer educators willing to teach summer school. An average of 20 to 40 students...