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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.

The Wayne Theatre is holding a “Find The Rocks” promotion where the community is invited to start looking around Downtown Waynesboro businesses for Cinderella-themed painted rocks.

The service will be held on Saturday, August 16th at John C. Myers Elementary School at 6pm. Family, friends, colleagues, former students, community members, and all others who knew her are invited.

Mount Horeb United Methodist Church in Dayton will hold their 150th Homecoming Celebration, Sunday, August 10th.

The Virginia War Memorial in Richmond is seeking entries for its Virginia War Memorial 2025 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest. The annual competition is open to all Virginia middle and high school age public, private, and homeschooled students. One winner will be selected from among all middle school entries (grades 6-8) and one from high school entries (grades 9-12).

Input from stakeholders and community members will help shape the document that will inform city policies and local decision-making over the next 20 years.

The event will take place on Thursday, September 4 from 6 to 8pm at Central Library in Harrisonburg.