News
2012-2013 School Year
- Nicely wins national research award
- Six students selected for Governor's Summer Academies
- Education Foundation awards $60,000 in scholarships to 85 seniors
- CSHS, GHS, and HVHS named to U.S. News Best High Schools list for 2013
- Roanoke Co. named a Top 100 Community for Music Education for 10th year
- Melissa Carr wins 2013 Golden Apple Award
- Roanoke Co. Public Schools named top digital school system
- Arts & Entertainment conference at BCAT this weekend
- Dr. Lange named 2013 Citizen of the Year
- Filer named Roanoke County Educator of the Year
- School Board approves 2013-2014 school budget
- Three Roanoke County schools earn Board of Education Excellence Awards
- Several Roanoke County schools receive Exxon grants
- Public invited to take a survey about homework
- School Board approves 2013-2014 school calendar
- Roanoke Co. Science Fair set for Feb. 23
- Three schools named Highly Distinguished Title I Schools
- RCPS joins Virginia Western Community College CCAP program
- Canada named school board chairman
- School board sets 2013 meeting dates
- RCPS included in 3rd annual AP Honor Roll
- BCAT Masonry teams place 1st, 2nd and 4th at Va. State Fair
- On-Time Graduation Rate holds steady
BCAT engine team places 4th in national competition- All Roanoke County Schools remain fully accredited
- BCAT 50th anniversary open house set for Oct. 18
- Williams named assistant principal at Green Valley Elementary
- Cook named assistant principal at Hidden Valley Middle School
- Clearbrook Elementary named a Blue Ribbon School
- Riley named Hidden Valley Middle Principal
- Roanoke Co. Students equal or exceed state performance averages in new math SOL assessments
- Nicely named Director of Secondary Instruction/Technology
- Dr. Lange participates in first ever Innovation Workshop
- Six schools earn waivers from annual state accreditation
2011-2012 School Year
- Bush named part-time assistant principal at Glenvar High School
- Two Roanoke County Destination Imagination teams place in top 5 at Global Finals
- Booan named assistant principal at Burlington Elementary
- Education Foundation Awards $61,000 in scholarships to 83 seniors
- HVHS, CSHS named among top high schools in U.S.
- Roanoke County Public Schools again named a "Best Community for Music Education" by NAMM Foundation
- School board approves final 2012-2013 budget
- Bradshaw named principal at Oak Grove Elem., Klimaitis named principal at Fort Lewis Elem.
- Donahue wins 2012 Golden Apple Award
- RCPS places 3rd nationally in Digital School Districts Survey
- Lear wins 2012 McGlothlin Award
- WBHS open house set for April 30 at 6:30 p.m.
- Four schools named Distinguished Title I Schools
- Dowdy named Counseling Supervisor of the Year, receives Golden Halo Award
- School Board adopts resolution calling for passage of ESEA now
- Dr. Lange receives Excellence in Education Award from AdvancED Virginia
- Donahue named Roanoke Co. Educator of the Year
- School Board adopts preliminary 2012-2013 budget
- Soltis named principal at Glenvar Middle School
- Campbell named Southeastern Region Elementary Art Educator of the Year
- Roanoke County Science Fair winners advance to regional event
- You can be a part of the new Cave Spring Middle School!
- Oak Grove Elem. receives grant for $1000
- Catawba community meeting set for Feb. 16 at GHS
- Vinton-area community meeting set for Feb. 13 at 7 p.m.
- Board names Minnix as Chairman, sets meeting dates for 2012
- Seven schools earn Governor's Award for Educational Excellence
- Dr. Lange selected as a finalist for National Superintendent of the Year
- Board awards contract for expansion at Burlington Elementary
- Kindergarten registration for 2012-13 school year starts Jan. 19
- RCPS named to 2nd Annual AP Honor Roll
- Wakeland named assistant principal at Northside Middle School
- Roanoke Co. again increases on-time graduation rate
- Webster named Region VI Regional Teacher of the Year
- School board passes resolution calling for "fair share" for education
- GHS, GMS named "Virginia Naturally Schools"
- CSHS science teacher receives $10,000 grant
- "Race to Nowhere" film screening set for Sep. 12, 7 p.m. at Northside H.S.
- Coleman named the new assistant principal at Glenvar Elementary
- New start times, new grading scale, new schedule for new school year
- East returns to coaching at Glenvar High School
- Long-time GHS softball coach retires
- McCallum named the new principal at Green Valley Elementary
- Satterfield named the new principal at Masons Cove Elementary
- Newcomb named principal at WBMS
- Deeds named assistant principal at NHS
2010-2011 School Year
- BCAT teams place 1st and 4th in regional engine-building competition
- Graduation Live 2010 wins national PR award
- School Board approves resolution calling for reauthorization of ESEA
- New assistant principals named for Cave Spring High and Glenvar Middle schools
- Redding named head boys basketball coach at Glenvar High School
- HVMS DI team places 5th at Global competition
- Herchenrider named DBA Manager at Central Office
- Two Roanoke Co. students place first in VSBA Regional Art Show
- Roanoke Co. named best community for music education for 8th year
- Education Foundation awards more than $60,000 in scholarships
- Dr. Lange selected as Virginia Superintendent of the Year
- Biscotte wins 2011 Golden Apple Award
- Masons Cove Elementary holds open house April 17 to say farewell to old school
- Students' school day extended by 20 minutes next year
- School Board approves one-time payroll supplement to employees
- Eight Roanoke County schools honored as Title I Distinguished Schools
- School Board adopts 2011-12 budget
- Campbell named Elementary Art Teacher of the Year
- Balsley named Roanoke Region Librarian of the Year
- RCPS nutrition staff wins several awards at SNA-VA conference
- School Board named new assistant principals for BCAT and Mountain View Elem.
- 2011 Roanoke County Science Fair set for February 26
- School Board issues joint resolution calling for the General Assembly to make K-12 education funding a first priority
- Three schools earn Governor's Award for Educational Excellence
- School board sets meeting dates for 2011
- Wymer named Chairman, Minnix named Vice-Chairman
- Suhr named BCAT principal
- Myers named VA Outstanding Supervisor/Curriculum Leader of the Year
- School board approves 10-point grading scale
- School board approves block scheduling
- Community meeting set for Oct. 25 at HVHS
- Burlington and Cave Spring elementary schools receive Exxon grants
- RCPS On-Time Graduation Rate increases to 91.2%
- The Buses are Back - School bus safety tips
- Thompson is nominated for Va. Teacher of the Year
- CSHS "Knights in Training" is August 5
- McPhail named Assistant Principal at Bonsack Elementary
- School Board decides to replace Cave Spring Middle School
- Chewning named assistant principal at William Byrd H.S.
- Sardin named WBHS girls basketball coach
2009-2010 School Year
- Graduation 2010 video playback
- Layman to be inducted into the Virginia High School Hall of Fame
- Smith named assistant principal at Cave Spring Elem.
- Dr. B.J. Brewer named superintendent for Amelia County Schools
- Statement concerning threatening message at CSMS
- WBHS teacher wins 2010 Hollins University Teaching Award
- School Board approves southwest Roanoke Co. redistricting plan
- RCPS named one of top 100 communities for music education
- NHS yearbook staff wins major national award
- WBMS teacher wins 2010 Golden Apple Award
- Sizemore wins 2010 McGlothlin Award
- School Board approves 2010-2011 budget
- Roanoke Co. students take several awards at regional FBLA competition
- School Board issues joint statement concerning education funding
- Roanoke County Public Schools recognized as a Distinguished Title I Division
- Green Valley teacher receives Mathematics Educator of the Year Award
- Science Fair winners advance to regional event
- 2010 Textbook previews set for March 1 and 2
- 2010 Roanoke County Science Fair to be held Feb. 27
- School board statement on the current budget situation
- Mabry announces retirement, Sharp named new Back Creek principal
- Three Roanoke Co. schools earn the Governor's Award for Educational Excellence
- Stovall named Roanoke County School Board Chairman
- School Board sets meeting dates for 2010
- Students to resume school at Fort Lewis Elementary
- Portion of the roof over Fort Lewis Elementary collapses
- Education Foundation awards more than $20,000 in classroom scholarships
- School Board approves purchase of additional Activboards
- School Board awards contract to build new Masons Cove Elementary
- School Board and Board of Supervisors agree on new bonuses proposal
- School board statement re: proposed employee bonuses
- Review committee issues recommendation about The Perks of Being a Wallflower
- Swecker wins state Technology Leadership Award
- Cave Spring Elementary receives grant from ExxonMobil
- CSHS science teacher wins an ING "Unsung Heroes" grant
- Statement regarding "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" at WBHS
- WBHS student earns perfect score on National Latin Exam
- Roanoke County parents now can pay for school lunches online
- President Obama to address nation's school children Sept. 8
- Statement from Chairman Barrineau about the R.E. Cook Alternative Program
- School buses return to the roads, drivers asked to be careful and courteous
- WBHS Freshmen get a "Fresh Start"
- Statement from Chairman Barrineau about state budget issues
- 2009 Orientation schedules
- Terrier Transition Program is August 12-13
- Calling All Freshmen: “Knights In Training”
- School Board awards contract to renovate four schools
- Sixth-grade students required to receive TDAP booster shot before school starts
- Northside High School wins Clean Valley Council Award
- Stovall, Cook named assistant principals
- Three Burton students receive skill point certificates at National Skills USA
2008-2009 School Year and older
- Schools offices implement "summer" schedule beginning June 22
- William Byrd Students Earn National Recognition
- H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information
- Klimaitis Named Assistant Principal at Burlington Elementary
- Webster Named Director of Center for Performing Arts
- Local Spanish Students Score Well
- 2009 Student Scholarships Awarded
- Hidden Valley Middle Recognized as a "School to Watch"
- Glenvar Middle School Honored by the American School Counselor Association
- Four Roanoke County Elementary Schools Recognized as Distinguished Title I Schools
- Roanoke County School Board Announces Administrative Changes
- Roanoke County School Bus Drivers Compete in Regional School Bus Rodeo
- Air Force JROTC 2008-2009 Receives Distinguished Unit Award
- In the news: Burton Students take Motorsports Program to the Track
- W.E. Cundiff Teacher Wins 2009 Golden Apple Award
- Roanoke County Again One of Nation's Best Communities for Music Education
- WBHS Relay for Life Results
- In the news: German students see slice of America
- WBMS Students Collect More Than 1,300 Juice Boxes
- Herman L Horn to "Go Green" this Earth Day and Arbor Day
- Textbooks being considered for adoption by the Roanoke County Public School Board will be available for public review April 6 and April 7
- Bush to Continue as HVHS Girls' Basketball Coach
- Minnix, Moore to Cut Ribbon for New Main Entrance at Cave Spring High School
- Roanoke County School Board Approves 2009 - 2010 Budget
- Glenvar Middle School Teacher Named Roanoke County Educator of the Year
- Roanoke County Students Perform Well at Regional Science Fair
- Roanoke County Nutrition Department Receives Awards
- Back Creek, Bent Mountain Elementary Schools to Receive New Principals
- Scholarship Fund Established in Memory of Brenda King
- Roanoke County Students Advance to State FBLA Competition
- WBHS Students Place in Regional TSA Competition
- National Performing Arts Finals in Disney for William Byrd Players
- SOL Testing Contingency Plans
- Roanoke County Science Fair Winners Prepare For Regional Event
- Jones to Become Principal at Bonsack Elementary
- Schools Receive Governor's Award for Educational Excellence
- Hidden Valley Middle "Math Counts" Team Headed to Statewide Competition
- Roanoke County Student Wins Fourth Straight County-Wide Spelling Bee
- Roanoke County School Board Announces Administrative Changes
- 2009 eSchool News Tech-Savvy Superintendent Award Winners Named
- RVGS Parent Info Night Rescheduled
- Peanut Butter Product Recalls
- 2009 Roanoke County Public Schools Science Fair - William Byrd Middle School
- Five Roanoke County Schools Earn Governor’s Award For Educational Excellence
- Clearbrook Elementary School Receives Grants
- 2009 Western Virginia Public Education Consortium Teacher Job Fair - 2/6/09 - 2/7/09 - (Roanoke County Public Schools will only accept Roanoke County Public Schools online application.)
- In the news: Cave Spring High School's National Art Honor Society donates $400 and supplies to Jeter Watson
- In the news: Giant map of Asia visits Roanoke County schools
- School Board Meeting Schedule - 2009
- Barrineau Named Roanoke County School Board Chairman
- Roanoke County Public Schools Schedule Meeting To Unveil Mount Pleasant Elementary Renovation Plans
- Golden Apple Nominations
- HVHS Names New Head Football, Girls' Soccer Coaches
- HVHS and NHS Receive GE Star Awards
- WBHS AFJROTC Cadets Take Part In Annual Drill Competition
- Bonsack Elementary Receives $2,500 Grant From Rescuing Recess Program
- Cave Spring High School Collects 5,552 Cans for Second Harvest Food Bank
- Education Foundation Awards Classroom Scholarships
- Herman L Horn Float Wins Mayor's Award in Vinton Parade
- Northside High School Receives $500 As Part Of GE Star Award
- Bonsack Elementary Receives More Than $2,000 In Grants
- Glenvar High Deca Club Collects 7,100 Cans for Food Drive
- GHS Girl’s Soccer Team Earns NCSAA Team Academic Award for the Third
Year - HVHS Football Player Named Army Iron Man Of The Year For Virginia
- WBHS Girls’ Soccer Team Earns NCSAA Team Academic Award
- Glenvar Middle School Recognized as Virginia Naturally School
- WBHS AFJROTC Holds Christmas Drive For Those Serving Overseas
- Hidden Valley Middle School Awarded Grant From Exxon/Mobil
- W. E. Cundiff Teacher Wins VAFEPA Award
- The Virginia Aquarium Brings The Ocean To Bent Mountain
- Glenvar High School Students Participate in United Way Days of Caring
- WBHS and GHS Cheerleaders Win in State Competition
- Burton Center for Arts and Technology - OPEN HOUSE!
- Bonsack Elementary Receives Gift from Food Lion
- Glenvar Middle Receives Grant from Farmers Insurance
- Cave Spring Elementary Receives $500 Grant From Exxonmobil
- In the news: On track for excitement—Herman L. Horn Elementary School
- Roanoke County Preschools Grow Beyond School Buildings
- In the news: Northside Middle School Class Fuses Engineering and Math
- Two Schools Host "Herma's Readers" Program
- From the Bush to the Base to the Classroom
- In the news: Students Learning How to Manage Finances
- Virginia PTA Presents Statewide Internet Safety Program
- In the news: Roanoke County Schools Offer New Vision Test for Students
- In the news: Glenvar High Students Help Raise Trout
- In the news: Rules of the road
- In the news: More schools statewide, regionally win accreditation
- Barton Becomes New WBHS Varsity Softball Coach
- Education Foundation Golf Tournament a Success!
- Glenvar High Students Help Raise Trout
- Schools To No Longer Accept Out-Of-County Students
- Virginia Students Meet or Exceed All NCLB Objectives
- RCPS Remind Drivers to Watch Out For School Buses
- Preliminary Results Show All Roanoke County Schools Meet Adequate Yearly Progress Requirements
- Tdap Booster Requirement for 6th Grade Students
- Out of Adoption Textbooks, Samples, and Used Textbooks
- Students' Artwork Displayed at P. Buckley Moss Museum
- CSHS Receives HSTW Gold Achievement Award
- Orientation Schedules - 2008
- Glenvar Elementary School Receives Gift from Food Lion
- SkillsUSA students make a good showing in Kansas City
- Hidden Valley Middle School Receives Gift from Food Lion
- Northside SADD club wins Governor's Transportation Safety Award