Category: Harrisonburg Issues
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‘HCPS does better than the state’: Harrisonburg schools reveal updated Equity Strategic Plan
Some of last year’s Standards of Learning test scores and graduation statistics show Harrisonburg public school students rising above the state average for some minority groups. The city schools’ equity strategic plan sought to help students among three demographics: Black students, Students with disabilities and English Learners.
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Blacks Run Clean Up Day protects Harrisonburg’s natural resources
On April 11, Harrisonburg is rolling up its sleeves.
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8 buses, more elementary math and a background check system make it into county schools’ budget
The Rockingham County School Board passed a $201 million budget on Monday night, but not without some sacrifices.
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To add more childcare in region, Valley Interfaith Action proposes new model
In the hopes of addressing a shortage of affordable childcare in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, Valley Interfaith Action announced a new childcare model on Monday.
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School board has plans and back-up plans for providing raises as it waits for a state budget
Despite uncertainty about how much Harrisonburg City Public Schools will get from the state, the school board is emphasizing salary increases, particularly for instructional assistants.
With an expected $6 mil. bump, city schools hope to increase salaries, invest in special education
Harrisonburg City Public Schools proposed budget for 2026-27 calls for staff raises, increased special education instructional faculty and more financial support for career and technical training using a bump in funding from the state.
3 voting locations changed for planned April special election
People who usually vote at Spotswood Elementary, Keister Elementary and Thomas Harrison Middle have been reassigned to other locations when casting their ballot on a proposed constitutional amendment during Virginia’s April 21 special election.
March 11, 2026
Residents add their voices to petition calling for city to cancel Flock camera contract
About 40 people registered their concerns at Tuesday’s city council meeting about Harrisonburg’s contract with the Flock camera company.