Roanoke County school bringing students together, when they’re forced apart The students are loving it, can mix within grade levels Updated: Tags: ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Bringing students together when they’re forced to be apart. That’s the goal of a new project at a Roanoke County elementary school. There was a lot of excitement at Green Valley Elementary School, as students spun a giant wheel to get sorted into houses of dreamers, friendship, givers, or courage. “It was fun and exciting at the same time because you get to go up and see all your friends cheer you on when you’re on the stage,” said Caleb Hicks, a 4th-grade student.