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On August 20, 2025, Rockingham County Public Schools and the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors held a joint meeting to discuss the future of Massanutten Technical Center, following Harrisonburg City Public Schools’ decision to withdraw from the joint MTC agreement, effective June 30, 2027.

The Blue Ridge Free Clinic recently introduced a new facility next to its location at 831 Martin Luther King Jr Way in Harrisonburg as it rolls out mental health and dental services to patients.

The release responds to the flier without directly quoting its content, explaining that raw state testing data includes scores from students still learning English and mid-year transfer students that are not used in accountability determinations.

Community members are invited to recognize donors, volunteers, students, and businesses whose generosity and service have made a meaningful impact in the Shenandoah Valley. Nominations close at 4:00 PM on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

“Block Party in the ‘Burg” will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Downtown Harrisonburg.

The Food Drive will be collecting donated canned goods at Turner Ashby September 19th, Spotswood September 26th, and at Broadway October 3rd.

Wayne Hills Preschool Center’s Amanda DePoy was among a select group of educators from across the state who were given the opportunity to present research and practicum projects to fellow trainers and VDOE leaders.

According to RCPS, household size and income will be used to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price meal benefits. 

The “Virginia Naturally School Recognition Program” honors exemplary efforts to increase environmental awareness and stewardship among K-12 students with hands-on, real-world learning both in the classroom and beyond.

Go Powertrain has announced it was named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies for the sixth year in a row.