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West Virginia public schools cancel classes before game and Pat McAfee show due to “traffic reasons”


West Virginia public schools cancel classes before game and Pat McAfee show due to “traffic reasons”

Morgantown is gearing up for a GREAT matchup as local schools have received an extra day off before Labor Day weekend. A day before the West Virginia University football team begins its 2024 season against No. 8-ranked Penn State, local authorities canceled classes at the county’s schools on Friday as the region prepares for increased […]

The return of the students is intended to “bring life to the Old Colony” after a busy summer


The return of the students is intended to “bring life to the Old Colony” after a busy summer

ROCHESTER – It was a busy summer at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School. According to Superintendent and Principal Aaron Polansky, the school hosted the seventh annual Summer Discovery Experience program for students in fifth through eighth grades. “A lot of our current students came back to help, which was really, really fantastic,” Polansky […]

Demolition of old Joliet Catholic gymnasium imminent, fence to be erected – Shaw Local


Demolition of old Joliet Catholic gymnasium imminent, fence to be erected – Shaw Local

On Wednesday, passersby noticed the first signs that the demolition of the old gymnasium of Joliet Catholic High School was imminent. Nothing has been demolished yet, but a “construction beginning” sign has been put up on Hickory Street and part of an alley will be blocked off on Thursday to make way for the demolition […]

Montgomery County increases traffic monitoring around schools


Montgomery County increases traffic monitoring around schools

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — 7News’ Kellye Lynn was in Montgomery County Police Officer Brandon Shelton’s patrol car when he jumped out of the car to pull over a motorist who was going well over the speed limit near Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg. He explained that many drivers are distracted. “When you watch […]

Geauga County schools use AI to search for weapons approaching schools


Geauga County schools use AI to search for weapons approaching schools

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Several local schools are currently using artificial intelligence technology, which will hopefully provide some peace of mind for some parents. It’s called ZeroEyes and was developed by former Navy Seals. This school year, the Berkshire School District campus is armed not with guns or metal detectors, but with artificial intelligence. Their […]

Southern Tier School Rankings


Southern Tier School Rankings

Shopping tips for parents for the start of school Master back-to-school shopping with these tech tips. Problem solved, USA TODAY Alfred Almond, Hammondsport and Vestal high schools are among the best high schools in the Southern Tier, according to U.S. News and World Report’s rankings of New York State public high schools ahead of the […]

World-renowned musician plays for students at Cache Public Schools


World-renowned musician plays for students at Cache Public Schools

CACHE, Okla. (KSWO) – Students in Cache had the opportunity to listen and learn from a world-renowned musician on Friday, August 23. David Kim, concertmaster and first violinist, was at the Cache Public Schools Performing Arts Center and played two music sessions for the students. He was joined by Jon Kalbfleisch, conductor and music director […]

Orange County schools complete safety screening pilot project


Orange County schools complete safety screening pilot project

ORANGE COUNTY, Florida. – Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) has officially ended its enhanced security screening pilot program, known as OPENGATE. The program was announced last year and is intended to streamline the process of checking for weapons and other prohibited items on school premises. OCPS announced in December 2023 that it would initially roll […]

Pilot project with metal detectors at high school in Orange County fizzles out, but random searches are still possible


Pilot project with metal detectors at high school in Orange County fizzles out, but random searches are still possible

ORANGE COUNTY, Florida. – Students at Orange County high schools will not have to go through metal detectors every morning, but the schools themselves and their associated events will still be subject to random searches, according to a district spokesperson. Orange County Public Schools launched a pilot program in 2023 to decide whether to deploy […]

School choice and a history of racial segregation collide: A Florida county closes its rural schools


School choice and a history of racial segregation collide: A Florida county closes its rural schools

MADISON, Fla. (AP) — Tens of thousands of students have left Florida’s public schools in recent years amid a explosive expansion In School choiceNow districts large and small are grappling with the harsh financial realities of empty seats in ageing classrooms. As some districts are forced to close schools, school administrators are faced with another […]