by James Ritch | Mar 21, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – At Arcadia High School, two alleged threats of violence made recently by students prompted local members of the activist group, Virginia Organizing, to speak at the March 19 Accomack school board meeting to raise awareness of a bill passed by...
by James Ritch | Feb 21, 2019 | Features
Story by Stefanie Jackson and Photos by Della Jordan – Arcadia High School students recreated a “wax museum” by posing as figures of black history at the school Feb. 5. in honor of Black History Month. The students treated the Accomack school board to a performance...
by James Ritch | Jan 31, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton supervisors approved a budget appropriation of $65,000 Monday night for a complete investigation and analysis of Northampton High School’s structural and operational issues. The contract was awarded to Waller, Todd and Sadler...
by James Ritch | Dec 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
By Stefanie JacksonOn Tuesday night, the Accomack school board learned about the latest requirements under the state Standards of Accreditation (SOA) and the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the heavy impact those requirements will have on local public...
by James Ritch | Dec 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
By Stefanie JacksonA Northampton budget appropriation request for $33,426 to start immediately needed repairs on the high school’s auditorium walls prompted objection from one supervisor Dec. 11.Northampton schools will combine the funds with $65,116 left over from...
