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Roanoke City Public Schools

A Legacy of Leadership & Service

Platinum winner Chris Perkins continues to lead with vision and dedication, leaving a lasting impact on Roanoke’s education and community.

Diverse Growth in Arts Programming

Local artists create incredible artwork that also cultivates important conversations.

40 Under 40: Quiana Fields

Meet the Class of 2023, as nominated by readers and selected by editors.

Teachers Who Dazzle

Four teachers in the region share the ways they get students engaged and learning.

Farm to School Partnership Celebration at James Madison Middle School Garden

Roanoke City Public Schools, LEAP and Virginia Cooperative Extension will gather at James Madison Middle School's school garden to celebrate their hard work for a USDA Farm to School planning grant.

40 Under 40: Jacqui Moore

Meet the Class of 2022, as nominated by readers and selected by editors.

Surviving and Thriving

Four first-year teachers share their experience of an unusual year.

Do You Know … Verletta White?

The Roanoke City Public Schools Superintendent has brought energy and experience to the job.

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A Legacy of Leadership & Service

Platinum winner Chris Perkins continues to lead with vision and dedication, leaving a lasting impact on Roanoke’s education and community.
Ginkgo Festival in Century Plaza organized by Roanoke Valley Sister Cities with help from Katherine Devine.

Diverse Growth in Arts Programming

Local artists create incredible artwork that also cultivates important conversations.
Quiana Fields

40 Under 40: Quiana Fields

Meet the Class of 2023, as nominated by readers and selected by editors.
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Teachers Who Dazzle

Four teachers in the region share the ways they get students engaged and learning.
Farm to school provides all kids access to nutritious, high quality, local food so they are ready to learn and grow. Farm to school activities enhance classroom education through hands-on learning related to food, health, agriculture and nutrition.

Farm to School Partnership Celebration at James Madison Middle School Garden

Roanoke City Public Schools, LEAP and Virginia Cooperative Extension will gather at James Madison Middle School's school garden to celebrate their hard work for a USDA Farm to School planning grant.
Jacqui Moore

40 Under 40: Jacqui Moore

Meet the Class of 2022, as nominated by readers and selected by editors.
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Surviving and Thriving

Four first-year teachers share their experience of an unusual year.
Mrs. White thanks her employees with a goody box and hand-written note.

Do You Know … Verletta White?

The Roanoke City Public Schools Superintendent has brought energy and experience to the job.

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