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School superintendent seeks to allow home-schooled students to attend Massanutten Technical Center
Home-schooled students in Harrisonburg might soon be allowed to take classes at Massanutten Technical Center.
County Republican group declines to endorse Cross or Irons in District 3 school board race
A Rockingham County Republican organization opted not to endorse any of the candidates who have secured the required number of signatures so far to run in this year’s District 3 school board election.
Middle River Regional Jail officials have no plans to revive expansion proposal
Four years after a Valley-wide debate over expanding the Middle River Regional Jail, officials say the facility, as it is, can handle the number of inmates assigned to it.
Rockingham Co. school board warns against antisemitism
School board members in Rockingham County want the division to do more to combat antisemitism by warning graduation speakers to avoid rhetoric that could be seen as targeting Jews.
More than half of incoming county kindergarteners meet readiness standards
A majority of kindergarteners are entering Rockingham County schools ready to learn and succeed in the classroom, according to data presented to the school board Monday night.
Overnight field trip policy for county school students could get changed
School board members in Rockingham County said they’re looking to change a longstanding, district-wide policy aimed at deterring overnight field trips.
Harrisonburg-Rockingham United Way picks up neighboring communities left without a chapter
United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County announced on Tuesday their plans to expand services and operations to include Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro.
County official indicates willingness to replace city with new partners for Massanutten Technical Center
Rockingham County School Board member Matt Cross on Monday alluded to a potential parting of ways between the city and county schools when it comes to overseeing the Massanutten Technical Center and suggested the county could look elsewhere for a partner.