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Matt Cross’ time on the school board ends without him
Monday’s Rockingham County School Board meeting marked the end of Matt Cross’ tenure on the board after he lost his reelection bid last month. He did not attend.
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‘We put the cart before the horse’: County school board members offer mixed feelings as they wrap up banned book reviews
After stripping 50 books from the shelves of county schools and preemptively banning seven more in January 2024, the Rockingham County School Board completed its review by voting on the fate of the final six titles Monday night.
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Hilary Irons emphasizes bringing ‘professionalism, respect, humility’ to 3rd District school board seat
For the second time in four years, Hilary Irons is running against Matt Cross for Rockingham County’s school board in the 3rd District — although a rematch wasn’t always the plan for Irons.
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Jun 26, 2026
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In seeking re-election, Matt Cross describes first term on board as doing ‘what was right in the eyes of God’
Matt Cross, the incumbent Rockingham County School Board member from District 3, has spent his term championing policies that he says are morally correct, some of which have fueled public debate and, at times, controversy.
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School expansions, renovations and a possible new elementary school top county’s wish list
Rockingham County Public Schools is pursuing $168 million in building projects through 2030 — including middle and high school expansions, renovations and a potential new elementary school.
RCPS pushes back on threats; Board bans 9th book, and district removes world religions from 4th grade reading
A 14-year-old student posted threats on social media aimed at Broadway High School, J. Frank Hillyard Middle School and Plains Elementary School last week, and while it was determined to be a hoax with no intent to follow through, superintendent Larry Shifflett said the Rockingham County School Board will come down hard on threats of violence.
County schools tweak draft of book challenge policy, superintendent reiterates support for safety amid cuts
The Rockingham County School Board unveiled the latest versions of its proposed library book selection and challenge policies that walked back several key provisions on Monday.
January 13, 2025
County school board, with a new chair, move ahead with elementary expansions and more lab schools
With Sara Horst taking over as chair of the Rockingham School Board, former chair Matt Cross didn’t address why he vacated that position but on Monday noted that the board “faced a lot of difficulties and challenges” last year.