by James Ritch | Jun 24, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack school board voted unanimously June 15 to approve a memorandum of understanding or MOU between the school district and the Chincoteague Police Department, allowing the CPD to continue the application process for a state grant that...
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...
by James Ritch | Apr 29, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton eighth graders returned to school four days a week on Monday, April 26, leaving only three grade levels (ninth, 10th, and 11th) with hybrid students who spend just two days in the classroom every week. “We’re doing what we can to get...
by James Ritch | Apr 29, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Using money originally borrowed for renovations and new construction at the middle and high school complex in Eastville, Northampton supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday night to award contracts to ABM Facility Support Services to replace...
by James Ritch | Apr 22, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack County Public Schools fiscal year 2022 operating budget of nearly $59.8 million was unanimously approved by the school board Tuesday night. The approved budget included about $956,000 in additional spending made possible by Accomack...
