Lancaster County
- Lancaster Middle School's open house is being held Tuesday, August 28 from 5:00-7:00 pm. The whole family is welcome. And bring your school supplies to the Open House to avoid having to carry them to school on the first day.
- Lancaster Middle School's 4th Grade Welcome Night takes place Tuesday, August 28 at 6:00 pm. The whole family is welcome. And bring your school supplies to the event to avoid having to carry them to school on the first day.
- The Lancaster County School Board is having a regular meeting Tuesday, August 14. Read the agenda.
- Dr. Steven Parker, LCPS superintendent, presented SY 2017-18 discipline data (PPT) at the July 2018 school board meeting. Highlights:
- The number of students receiving exclusionary discipline remained fairly constant, 457 in 2017-18 compared to 470 in 2016-17. The number of days of exclusionary discipline declined significantly, from 2,595.5 to 2,136.
- OSS days dropped significantly, from 1562.5 in 2016-17 to 994 in 2017-18.
- ISS days increased this year, from 1033 to 1142. More students are being placed in a setting that will allow them to complete work with assistance.
- Days of exclusionary discipline dropped dramatically, from 389 days to 143 days. (Of significance, last year one student accounted for 58 days of suspension) (Lancaster Primary School)
- The number of students receiving exclusionary discipline significantly decreased from 2016-17, from 169 to 129. (Lancaster High School)
- Likewise, the number of days lost to exclusionary discipline dropped from 844.5 to 541. (Lancaster High School)
Northumberland County
- Job opening: Part-time Executive Director of the Northumberland County Economic Development Commission. The position is open until filled.
- The Northumberland County School Board meets Monday, August 13 from 6:00-9:00 pm at Northumberland High School.
- Northumberland County Public Schools has a number of job openings.
- Read the Northumberland County School Board June 11, 2018 minutes (PDF).
- School meals will cost more during SY 2018-2019 thanks to a decision by the Northumberland County School Board in June 2018. Paid breakfasts increase from $1.40 to $1.50, paid lunches at Northumberland Elementary School increase from $2.50 to $2.60, and paid lunches at the middle and high schools increase from $2.60 to $2.70.
- If you missed the August 9 Northumberland County Board of Supervisors meeting, here is the agenda (PDF) and the board packet (PDF).
- The next Northumberland County Board of Supervisors monthly meeting will be held Thursday, September 13 at 5:00 pm.
- The Northumberland County School Board is holding a special meeting Wednesday, August 15 from 8:30-10:00 am. This is a closed meeting.
- Supply lists for Northumberland County Public Schools are online.
- Reminder: The Northumberland County HHW and E-Waste Collection takes place Saturday, September 22 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Northumberland Middle School/ Northumberland High School parking lot.
- Northumberland and Lancaster County Collections: May 2018 Hazardous/E-Waste Events Successful (PDF) (Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation District)
- Board amends zoning ordinance for solar facilities (Northumberland Echo)
Richmond County
- Richmond County Public Schools has published the high school supplies list (PDF).
- New Uses for Old Tires: Recycling is the Answer (PDF) (Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation District)
- NEW service: Richmond County HHW and E-Waste collection, Saturday, October 20 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at Indianfield Convenience Center.
- The Richmond County Public Schools Pre-K supplies list is available.
Westmoreland County
- Reminder: The Westmoreland County HHW Collection takes place Saturday, September 29 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the A.T Johnson parking lot.
- A presentation on the county's school attendance initiative (PPT) was presented to the Westmoreland County School Board at the July 16 meeting.
Cross-county
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