School

by Larry Chowning -  The first African-American graduate of Christchurch School (CCS), founded in 1921, was Wayne Edward Toney of Topping who received his Seahorse diploma in 1973. Toney was recognized at a 2008 Christchurch Hall of Fame ceremony with a...

Chesapeake Academy’s Performing Arts and Lecture Series (PALS) virtually presented Cris Johnson’s “Wacky Science Show” on Feb. 10. Winner of the Dow Chemical Touch-Tech Award, The Wacky Science Show’s mission is to get children excited about science; and with...

Rappahannock Community College's Educational Foundation, the Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning (RILL) brings professional organizer Debbie Bowie to present “Winning the War Against Paper Clutter.”  The course will be conducted Thursday, March 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. via...

Jesse, Williams vote against proposal to return windows to office complex building by Larry Chowning -  The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) voted 3-2 on Feb. 2 to accept a $830,761 bid to refurbish portions of the Cooks Corner...

On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School (CBGS), Dr. Rachel Ball, director of CBGS, is pleased to announce the names of Middlesex County students who have earned high academic honors and a place...

Rappahannock Community College has more than $400,000 in scholarships available to students, either full- or part-time, who will be enrolled at RCC in the 2021-2022 academic year. Applicants simply complete one online application form to be considered for more...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Christchurch School enrolling its first black student, Otis “Lanny” Stanley. by Larry Chowning -  The year 2021 marks the 50th anniversary since Christchurch School (CCS) was integrated after opening in 1921. The first student...

Christchurch stays free of COVID-19 by Larry Chowning -  Three more students and staff in the Middlesex County Public Schools (MCPS) have tested positive for COVID-19 stated an email on Jan. 30 from MCPS superintendent Peter Gretz. “There are three individuals (students...

Rappahannock Community College (RCC) continues to offer free tuition and training for residents whose employmaent status has been affected by COVID-19. The state’s Re-employing Virginians (REV) Initiative program has now been extended through 2021, and RCC navigators are available...

Middlesex Co. Public Schools welcomes two electric buses to its fleet by Tom Chillemi -  Anew era dawned on Monday, Jan. 25, when two electric school buses made their first runs carrying students to and from Middlesex County Public Schools (MCPS). Powered...