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Loudoun
Schools
Classes Resume After Loudoun County HS Evacuated For Possible Gas Leak
Students and staff at a Virginia high school were temporarily out in the cold on Tuesday morning after a precautionary evacuation. Loudoun County High School was evacuated shortly after 9 a.m. on Jan. 30 due to the reported presence of the odor of gas throughout parts of the building, according to police. A School Resource Officer assigned to the building from the Leesburg Police Department coordinated with school staff to safely get everyone out while Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews investigated and gave the all-clear before noon on Tuesday. Classes resumed normally and there isn't e…
Suffolk NY
Schools
School District In Dix Hills Announces Partnership With Free Text Therapy Program
At a time when mental illness among adolescents is becoming concerningly common, one school district on Long Island is hoping to be able to make a difference with its students. Half Hollow Hills Central School District, located in Dix Hills, announced on Monday, Jan. 22 that it was partnering with the app Counslr to provide free therapy sessions to its high schoolers. A text-based, 24/7 counseling service, Counslr was founded in 2019 on Long Island with a mission to make mental healthcare more accessible to those who need it most, aiming to eliminate hurdles such as cost and stigma. Th…
Danbury
Schools
Danbury Schools Superintendent Resigns Suddenly For 'Personal Reasons'
A Fairfield County superintendent has announced his sudden resignation, school officials said. Kevin Walston, the superintendent of Danbury Public Schools, has decided to resign from his position, the Danbury Board of Education announced on Friday night, Jan. 26. Walston attributed his decision to "personal reasons," according to the school board, which added that he would remain on leave through Sunday, June 30. "The Danbury Board of Education supports Mr. Walston’s decision and wishes him well as he takes the time necessary to address his personal issues," the…
Gloucester
Schools
Traumatized By Break-In, Rowan University Student Develops Emergency App
An MBA fellow at Rowan University has designed an app to enhance the security of students at the Glassboro campus. Siena Rampulla was a victim of an off-campus break-in in March 2022, as reported by Daily Voice. Jorge L. Navaheredia, 29, of Sicklerville, had broken into several women's homes including Rampulla's, according to Glassboro police. He was caught hiding under a kitchen sink with panties, police said. A search of the suspect's vehicle turned up additional panties and mail from burglary victims, police said at the time. A pre-trial conference for Navaheredia is set for Feb. …
Nassau
Schools
Oyster Bay Teen Wins National Contest With News Segment
A Long Island high school senior was recognized for producing a stellar news segment in a national contest. Kyra Sansone, a senior at Oyster Bay High School, won second place in the high school division II news story category of the 2023 Student Television Network Fall Nationals contest, her school announced. Her news piece, titled “Senior Parking Problems,” was made as part of her digital reporting class and highlighted a common issue among her fellow students – how the senior class’ designated parking lot often fills up with those who aren’t supposed to park there, or who have park…
Ocean
Schools
Cybersecurity, Electrical Issues Close, Delay 2 New Jersey School Districts
One New Jersey school district is closed and another delayed Monday, Jan. 29 due to electrical and cybersecurity issues. All Freehold Township schools are closed due to a "cybersecurity event," Dr. Dianne Martello Brethauer, the assistant Freehold schools superintendent, said on X. Brethauer did not elaborate. Egg Harbor Township schools will operate on a 2-hour delayed opening schedule due to a "major electrical and mechanical issue affecting all of our schools," its website says.
Capital District
Schools
NY Easing Licensing Process For School Bus Drivers To Address 'Critical Shortage'
Leaders in New York are making it easier for people to become school bus drivers in an attempt to tackle a growing national shortage. The Department of Motor Vehicles has implemented a federal waiver allowing school bus driver applicants to skip the engine compartment component – known as the “under the hood” part – of the commercial driver license road test. Gov. Kathy Hochul said the move will make it easier to get a commercial license at a time when school bus drivers are “desperately needed.” “The job of transporting and caring for our children is so important, and the need for more dr…
Camden
Schools
Driver Who Struck Student At School Bus Stop Charged With Assault By Auto In Gloucester
The driver of a car that struck at student crossing the street to a school bus has been charged with assault by auto in Gloucester Township, authorities said. The 15-year-old student from Camden County Technical School was seriously injured by the driver who allegedly ignored the bus' extended stop bar and warning lights, according to Gloucester Township police. The driver's name has not been released. The crash occurred at about 6:40 a.m. on Jan. 18 at Hickstown Road and Heatherwood Drive. "Several children had already crossed the road when the driver recklessly continued forward," …
Montgomery MD
Schools
Kindergarten Student In Montgomery County Dies From COVID After Being Sent To Hospital Twice
A young girl died at a Maryland hospital after suffering from the effects of COVID-19, her school district announced. On Thursday, an email was sent out to members of the community by Cannon Road Elementary School Principal Kristine Donohue, after a student passed away from the virus. According to Donohue, the student was admitted to the hospital last week for COVID, and was readmitted before dying on Sunday, Jan. 21. "As a staff, we are grieving this horrific loss," she wrote. "I ask that you keep (her) family and our staff in your prayers and thoughts during this difficult time." …
Montgomery MD
Schools
Officials React After OIG Releases Report Regarding Misconduct In Montgomery County Schools
Officials have reacted to the Office of the Inspector General’s report on the misconduct in Montgomery County Schools. The 20-page report was released by the Montgomery County OIG on Tuesday, Jan. 23 and was prompted by assertations regarding “inadequate response to the alleged misconduct” by former principal Dr. Joel Beidleman. The review found “numerous issues with the manner in which MCPS and DCI handle and investigate complaints of employee misconduct,” as well as “many of the same deficiencies” that were “previously identified by other entities and reported to MCPS.” Councilmember Kat…
Anne Arundel
Schools
Gun, Ammo Recovered From Student's Backpack In Anne Arundel County School, Police Say
An 18-year-old is facing charges after being busted bringing a handgun and ammunition to an Anne Arundel County High School. Cameron Jayce Harris was taken into custody after administrators at the Crofton High School reported to police that they had recovered a weapon that was stashed in his backpack. The call came in at around 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24. According to police, Harris was brought to the office as part of a probe into a possible incident on a school bus, and during a subsequent search of his backpack, the administrators found the weapon and five loose rounds of ammuniti…
Alexandria
Schools
Charles Barrett Elementary School Evacuated Due To Threat Targeting Building (
Developing
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A Virginia elementary school was evacuated on Wednesday afternoon after a threat was made against the building. An alert was issued by the Alexandria Police Department at round 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24, after a threat targeting Charles Barrett Elementary School on Martha Custis Drive was reported. Officers were called to the building and there is expected to be a heavy police presence at and around the school throughout the day. All students and staff were being evacuated as a precaution. The nature of the threat has not been disclosed by the police. ALERT: There is a h…
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