When a group of Rappahannock County High School seniors took a trip to Florida, they didn’t plan to return as heroes. 

Under the threat of storms, the Wakefield Country Day School Middle School Girls Soccer team traveled to Chelsea Academy in Front Royal for the final game in the Valley Middle School Conference tournament. Chelsea, undefeated, and top seed, hosted the second-seed WCDS Owls for a 4:30pm start.

The Rappahannock County School Board unanimously moved to rehire RCPS Superintendent Dr. Shannon Grimsley on Tuesday, extending her contract for another four years.

Rappahannock was “All Shook Up” (in a positive way) over the high school Drama Department’s performances. 

After a years-long process, the Virginia Board of Education on Thursday adopted its latest version of history and social science standards that will go into effect during the 2025-26 school year.

The Rappahannock County High School girls varsity basketball team won their first state title this month, and Athletic Director Courtney Atkins said the victory was thanks to a culmination of decades worth of Title IX enforcement.

Tennessee’s Chief Academic Officer Lisa Coons was appointed superintendent of public instruction in Virginia by Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday, following the resignation of former superintendent Jillian Balow earlier this month. 

Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) on Tuesday adopted a 2024 FY budget that would increase the county’s financial support by almost $550,000.

The Virginia Department of Education’s newest draft of the state’s history and social science standards aims to address objections raised this fall over content and omissions. However, some history and education groups claim there are still lingering issues that must be addressed as the agency hosts a series of public hearings on the latest version that began Monday in Williamsburg.

Students and residents may see Rappahannock County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Shannon Grimsley driving a school bus amid a continued shortage of bus drivers in the district.

RICHMOND — The Rappahannock County High School varsity girls’ basketball team earned their first state title on Thursday, defeating the Eastside Spartans 70-65 at the class 1 state championships in Richmond.

The RCHS Girls Varsity Basketball Team will compete in the state championships at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond on Thursday (March 9). You can watch a live broadcast here. Check RappNews.com for a story and photos after the game. Here's a recap of they got there:

In honor of National Social Work Week, the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County highlighted Rappahannock County Public Schools social worker Erica Jennejahn, who said she’s working to help adults understand today’s youth.

A bill to require the cataloging of visual depictions of graphic sexual content available in school libraries passed the Virginia House, but did not pass the Senate.

Jillian Balow has resigned as Virginia’s superintendent of public instruction but will remain a consultant for the administration, according to a March 1 letter addressed to Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) suffered a setback last week in its effort to boost the financial support it receives from the state.

Rappahannock County’s Future Farmers of America concluded National FFA Week with a fun-filled county fair on Friday, Feb. 24.  

The Rappahannock County High School Panthers Scholastic Bowl team battled to a third place finish at the state Finals held Saturday, Feb. 25 at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg. 

A Democratic-led Senate committee on Thursday killed multiple bills from House Republicans that aimed to increase parental oversight in public schools.

The Child Care & Learning Center (CCLC), Rappahannock County’s only daycare, is experiencing a rapid surge in infants needing care that left the facility without enough space to take them all in.

In honor of Black History Month, the Rappahannock County Public Schools’  Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team is hosting a meet and greet Feb. 15 at Before & After Cafe in Sperryville with authors Dr. Betty Kilby Fisher Baldwin and Phoebe Kilby who will discuss their book on ra…

Read, see and hear the local students winners of the 2022 Foothills Forum/ Rappahannock News Storytelling Contest.

The Rappahannock County High School gymnasium was filled with excitement and laughter last Friday as teams representing each grade level battled it out on the court for the coveted title of Powderpuff Volleyball Champions.

In the current General Assembly session, lawmakers have proposed a range of bills that aim to address low job satisfaction among public school teachers. 

Virginia Republicans’ push for parental rights, a term used to cover a range of policies from so-called school choice to oversight of public school library books, is poised to spark debates as the General Assembly convenes this week in Richmond.

Three education groups have asked the Virginia Board of Education to consider an alternative version of the history and social science standards for K-12 schools.

Thursday morning update:

Nine Rappahannock County High School seniors in a U.S. government class competed at the “We the People” regional civics competition in Purcellville last Saturday.

The Rappahannock County Public Schools Ski & Snowboard Club is trying to raise money for a scholarship pool so more young people can hit the slopes.

The Rappahannock County Public Schools Holiday Extravaganza is scheduled for this Thursday, Dec. 8, featuring music by school groups and a baked good banquet.

Like many others, Rappahannock County Public Schools is grappling with a bus driver shortage, straining critical transportation infrastructure that mobilizes students in and out of the classroom each day.

Rappahannock County High School head volleyball Coach Courtney Atkins and several of her players earned a number of regional accolades following their winning season.

The Rappahannock County High School Varsity Volleyball team defeated Middlesex in a three set sweep on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the state quarter final, earning them in place in the state semi-finals; Boys cross country sends young team to state meet; and School Board, principal recognize historic football team