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🌱 How did Bland County schools score under Virginia’s new rating system?

Bland, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Bland County schools score under Virginia’s new rating system?

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some rain in the p.m.; cooler, temps: high: 59, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Rain, with a high of 65 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• More than half of schools in Southwest and Southside are exceeding state expectations, new scores show (cardinalnews.org) — Bland County families can see how their schools stack up in Virginia’s new accountability ratings, with Bland County Elementary and Richlands High specifically highlighted among strong performers in Southwest and Southside. The report explains how schools are scored on academics, absenteeism, and graduation, and shows that most regional schools are meeting or exceeding state expectations despite staffing and budget challenges.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Wytheville

  • Federal Loans Worth $89.7 Million Will Pay for I-81 Truck Lanes and Bridge Replacements in Virginia (theroanokestar.com)
  • Virginia Grown Pumpkins Delivered To Governor's Mansion from Southwest Virginia (morningagclips.com)
  • Gov. Spanberger announces $615,000 in Virginia Main Street Grants (wsls.com)

Bluefield

  • Fayetteville State, Winston-Salem State Lead CIAA Preseason Hoops Favorites (sunny943.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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