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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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School board candidates spar over redistricting and their approaches to the role

In their only public forum before next week’s election, the three candidates seeking the District Three seat on the Rockingham County School Board clashed Tuesday night over how best to deal with continued population growth — such as building new schools or redistricting to ease overcrowding. 

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Security cameras go up in county schools

Security camera installations in Rockingham County Public Schools are almost complete, save for two final schools.

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Rockingham schools security chief plans to increase active shooter trainings

After about a year on the job, Caleb Bailey said he’s led charges to make Rockingham County schools safer.

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The Rockingham Count School District headquarters sign at sunset

Rockingham schools to add multi-million dollar camera system and provide laptops to more elementary students

Rockingham County Public Schools officials wanted to get one thing clear: By installing security cameras in schools, they aren’t looking to surveil students and teachers. They want the technology as assurance in case of emergency.

Rockingham school district aims to add police presence, looks ahead at AI and population growth issues

Increasing police presence in schools and revamping infrastructure and technology are atop Rockingham County Public Schools’ plan to address school safety over the next five years. Superintendent Larry Shifflett’s plan also mentions the use of artificial intelligence, the county’s population growth and students’ reading abilities.

Rockingham Co. parents and school staff cite safety as the area they want leaders to prioritize

School safety is the top priority for community members when looking ahead to the next five years in Rockingham County Public Schools.

Stone Spring Elementary earns spot with Kennedy Center program to integrate arts into classrooms

Stone Spring Elementary is one of five schools in the country that the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., has selected to participate in its arts integration program. 

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