Survey shows support for Virginia L. Murray Elementary Schoolâs name
Survey shows support for Virginia L. Murray Elementary Schoolâs name By Max Marcilla | February 3, 2021 at 10:31 PM EST - Updated February 4 at 12:34 AM
ALBEMARLE Co., Va. (WVIR) - Thereâs overwhelming support in Albemarle County to keep an elementary schoolâs name.
A community survey from January 12 to February 2, 2021, says just over 92% of the 458 area residents surveyed support keeping the name of Virginia L. Murray Elementary School.
Virginia Lee Murray was the first Black supervisor of elementary education in the county. The elementary school originally only served Black students before becoming desegregated in 1965.
ACPS exploring new school security officers to replace canceled program (FILE) (Source: WVIR) By CJ Paschall | February 1, 2021 at 5:02 PM EST - Updated February 1 at 6:53 PM
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Nearly a year after ending its school resource officer (SRO) program through the Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD), Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS) is putting together a new program to take its place.
The county tells NBC29 that despite the ending of the SRO program - which came under fire last year - it still works with police on things like threat assessment and planning. However, these new officers will be completely separate from the police force. Additionally, they will be trained by and answering to the school district only.
Albemarle County Families Helping Families looking to raise $150,000 in 2021 Families Helping Families is working to support the ACPS community (Source: WVIR) By Andrew Webb | January 29, 2021 at 4:06 PM EST - Updated January 29 at 4:06 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Families Helping Families is a new organization founded by members of the Albemarle County Public Schools community.
The non-profit has the goal of helping families reach their full academic and social potential by removing the barriers to learning in the county.
Grants will be distributed to schools to help families and educators reach their full potential.
“Small gifts, donations made across the community can help many kids in big ways so every little bit is put to very big use,” Daisy Rojas, the co-organizer of Albemarle County Families Helping Families, said. “We’re definitely seeking input regarding obstacles that families face and how we can best reach those families.”
Albemarle County Public Schools moving to stage 3 on Feb. 1 Albemarle County Public Schools (Source: WVIR) By NBC29 Newsroom | January 27, 2021 at 6:01 PM EST - Updated January 27 at 6:28 PM
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Albemarle County Public Schools is moving back to stage three on Monday, February 1, meaning some students will return to the classroom for in-person learning.
In a letter sent to families Wednesday Jan. 27, Superintendent Matt Haas says the decision was based on more than two weeks of encouraging coronavirus trend data and discussions with the Blue Ridge Health District.
Haas’ letter said Stage 3 provides in-person access to certain students in Grades 4-12 and offers a hybrid learning option, including two days per week of face-to-face instruction, for all students in Grades PK-3.
Families Helping Families announces children’s learning campaign
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Families Helping Families is a new community fund working to overcome obstacles to learning in Albemarle County Public Schools during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
FHF serves students and educators by providing grants directly to Albemarle County public schools.
FHF will also work to help connect families with existing resources in the community.
“There is an imbalance in funding support provided by outside agencies school by school. We know that extra resources allow expanded learning opportunities that occur inside and outside the classrooms. These funds are intended for families and schools to address teaching and learning barriers,” said Dr. Bernard Hairston, assistant super