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More COVID-19 cases discovered at Middlesex Elementary

Second staff member, sixth student placed in quarantine after tests by Larry Chowning -  Another Middlesex County Public School (MCPS) employee and a student at Middlesex Elementary School (MES) have tested positive for COVID-19, according to MCPS Superintendent Peter Gretz. Dr....

Schools’ devices will trap unsafe particles

Supervisors  OK $123,367 in purchases by Larry Chowning -  The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) approved on Nov. 4 the use of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) funds by the Middlesex County Public Schools (MCPS) to integrate “bipolar...

SCW at-home projects a success

From staff reports Matt Short, the St. Clare Walker Technology Education teacher, said not all learning needs to be “virtual.” With the students’ love for hands-on activities in mind, Short has designed his hybrid-virtual classes to be as similar as...

RCC announces its plans for 2021 spring semester

All know that these are trying times. A lot of tough decisions need to be made in light of COVID-19, unemployment, and life in general. Know that Rappahannock Community College is here to help you every step of the...

Christmas chili sales go to fund RCC scholarships

Woman’s Club of White Stone members, from left, President Ginger Philbrick, Wanda Little and Bruna Capocelli, are ready to fill your chili order with their delicious special recipe! For the fourth year, club members will become Christmas chili cooks,...

Free RCC tuition to those with COVID-19 job loss

Rappahannock Community College (RCC) is offering free tuition and training for residents whose employment status has been affected by COVID-19. Residents must act by Dec. 14 to take advantage of this exciting opportunity that is funded through the state’s...

Superintendent excited about in-person learning return

It goes without saying that if you are reading this letter your life has been dramatically changed since March 13. The governor closed schools across the commonwealth that day and we have not had significant, constant face-to-face engagement with...

Christchurch School announces a Nov. 11 “virtual” open house

Looking for something different? If you want to learn more about Christchurch School for this school year or next, join them for a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from  9-10:30 a.m. They are currently accepting mid-year applications...

Program helping MHS grads do well in working world

by Larry Chowning -  Often partnerships between business, government, nonprofit organizations, individuals and schools help contribute to the success of students finding good jobs when coming from small counties like Middlesex. A generational problem facing Middlesex High School graduates is that...

Middlesex plans for hybrid school

Twice a week in-person days to begin in November by Larry Chowning -  The Middlesex County School Board (MCSB) voted unanimously to instruct the school superintendent to develop a hybrid plan of in-school instruction starting on Nov. 5. School Superintendent Peter Gretz...

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