School

Crabs will lay 2 million eggs but only about five will make it to be an adult. This fact is among the many things learned by 14 eighth graders from St. Clare Walker (SCW) Middle School during three days...

Middlesex County Public Schools will conduct an important drug awareness presentation, Silent No More, for students in grades seven through 12 on Monday, Nov. 4, during the school day. This impactful program is designed to educate students about the...

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Middlesex Elementary School (MES) was buzzing with activity Monday morning for the first day of school. There were emotional goodbyes at the main entrance. Mothers and fathers watched their children go in the main door. A few mothers followed their...

Middlesex County Public Schools welcomed 28 newly hired teachers and staff members for the 2024-2025 school year, which started Monday, Aug. 19. The following includes their names, position, and academic degrees. Middlesex Elementary School Tiffany Hedtke – student support specialist; master’s...

For a few immersive days on Dragon Run, teachers stepped into the shoes of students. The last week of July marked the second year Friends of Dragon Run (FODR) hosted Middle Peninsula educators as part of the Dragon Run...

Middlesex County Public School bus routes for the 2024-2025 school year will be as follows, with possible minor modifications being made during the first few weeks of school:  Bus #1 — Bonner Street, Grace Avenue, Park Street, 7:13 a.m.; Waverly...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxl1gWjdbv4 During the 2024 Virginia Sales Tax Holiday this Friday through Sunday, Aug. 2 through 4, you can buy qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star and Water Sense products without paying Virginia sales tax. Savings...

Middlesex Elementary School (MES) recently announced its open house, which is set for 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at MES at 823 Philpot Road in Locust Hill. School starts for students on Monday, Aug. 19. MES also recently released, its student supply...

The Piankatank River Ladies Golf Association participated in a three-way “Home & Away” match play competition with teams from Indian Creek (Kilmarnock) and Viniterra (New Kent) golf clubs. Each club fielded a half dozen two-person teams and played a series...