I moved to this school during the summer of my junior year. I was faced with hardships trying to accommodate to this school mainly because the educational standings were higher than my previous school. Plus, being the new kid, especially during junior year, is not easy. As time continued however, I was able to improve my grades and become more involved in the school. One specific teacher really helped me get through the school year, giving me support and advice when I first moved. The sense of not feeling alone allowed me to grow as both a student and a person. This school has…

Here are Some Precautions for Flu Season! For those of us who are in the schools this semester for practicum or internship, it is important to protect ourselves against air-born infections like influenza. Taking care of ourselves by getting a full night s sleep, exercising and eating a healthy balanced diet are great preventative strategies. However, when the flu reaches epidemic levels as it has in many school across the state, we need to take additional precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. The Center for Disease Control offers suggestions for ways to protect against…

Starting out, I had gone through a difficult time. A lot of my school peers hadn t really treated me well due to my being different . Their behavior eventually caused damage to my social side. It caused me to stop interacting with people as much as I used to. I also began to talk very quietly, making it hard for people to hear me. It wasn t until sophomore year that I began to raise my voice to the point where people could hear what I was saying, but I was still too shy and nervous to interact with other people. I was afraid of what they would think of me. I d set aside a…

Under the leadership of newly appointed superintendent, L. Gregory Drescher, Warren County Public Schools (WCPS) continues to strive for excellence. WCPS operates eight schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle school, and 5 elementary schools. In October of 2015, ground was broken for the new Warren County Middle School. The new Warren County Middle and Skyline Middle Schools will each open in the fall of 2017 with approximately 600 students in grades 6 through 8. Schools Early Childhood Programs (Pre-K) 5 Elementary Schools (Pre K-5) 1 Middle School (6-7) 2 High Schools (8-12) Total…

Virginia Contains nine schools that offer gunsmithing programs. Wytheville Community College, the highest-ranking gunsmithing school in VA, has a total student population of 3, 783 and is the 4625th highest ranked school in America. Of the 9 gunsmithing schools in Virginia, only 1 has a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, Southwest Virginia Community College comes out as the most expensive ($6, 355/yr), with Wytheville Community College as the lowest recorded at only $1, 335/yr. Gunsmithing students from Virginia…

Architecture enriches our lives by offering us environments that are sensibly compelling, thought provoking, and capable of lifting our spirits. In addition to being beautiful, architecture is, by ancient definition, functional and durable. Like art, architecture is permeated by dualities. It is stable and transitory, measurable and immeasurable, and capable of both being touched and touching us. Like science, architecture involves systematic study. Its methods are iterative, experimental, and rely on intense observation. By intertwining the poetic and practical, architecture…

The Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools suspended Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School’s membership in the league for three years, effective this fall, saying it has questions about the athletic philosophy of the Virginia Beach school. The suspension was approved by TCIS administrators Wednesday and announced Thursday. It comes a year after Bishop Sullivan left the TCIS in football with an eye toward elevating its program. Bishop Sullivan hired coach Chris Scott away from Ocean Lakes High, and began scheduling nationally prominent private schools. Bishop Sullivan’s predecessor…

Pregame: The No. 9 Oklahoma Sooners can wrap up the Big 12 championship with a win over the No. 14 West Virginia Mountaineers coupled with an Oklahoma State loss at TCU. West Virginia can take the title if it wins its final three games and if No. 11 Oklahoma State loses one of its final two games. Oklahoma wide receiver Dede Westbrook had five catches for 107 yards against the Mountaineers a year ago. This year he s tied for second in the country in yards receiving per game at 125.4 and in touchdown catches with 14. West Virginia QB Skyler Howard has thrown five interceptions…

The wellness industry is growing rapidly in America and around the world. In fact, the spa industry grew 58 percent from 2007 to 2013 - from $60 billion to $94 billion, with a 47 percent growth in locations, reaching 105, 591 spas. The median pay for massage therapists ranges from $35, to $75, per year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for massage therapists is projected to grow 23 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average of 11 percent for other occupations. Massage therapy is quickly becoming an integral part of medical treatment…

Richmond Public Schools will consider closing Armstrong High School and four elementary schools and consolidating three specialty schools if it’s forced to take drastic budgetary actions in coming weeks. “We find ourselves in a very, very dangerous game of chicken with the City Council it would be a dereliction of duty if the School Board waited until the City Council” acted before beginning the “difficult conversation, ” School Board Chairman Jeff M. Bourne said Monday night. Stressing that it was a hypothetical scenario at this point, Thomas E. Kranz, a

The York County School Board is seeking applicants for a School Board seat that will be vacated in June. Cindy Kirschke, representative of District 2, previously planned to resign in November, before her family moved to Northern Virginia. However, she had to change her plans and will resign June 19. Kirschke said at the May 22 board meeting that her house sold faster than expected and her family will relocate mid-June. The board recognized Kirschke s service and presented tokens of appreciation at the meeting

Senior year is a time to celebrate your time at Brooke Point High School. Whether you re the proud parent or the accomplished senior, Jostens has all you need to commemorate high school achievements and memories. We partner with your school to help you announce your graduation to your neighbors, coaches, family and friends with classic graduation announcements or stand-out photo cards. In addition to helping you celebrate, Jostens offers a variety of small keepsakes to help you mark your big milestone! Create a personalized tribute to your success with a custom high school class…