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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Winchester schools earn national recognition for digital literacy?
  • How does Winchester city income really compare to the rest of Virginia?
  • How a local academy is fast-tracking future teachers for area schools

Also on today's calendar: Senior Care Fair & Education and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny; pleasant, low humidity, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• WPS Earns Common Sense Media District Recognition (thewinchestergazette.com) — Winchester Public Schools has earned district-wide recognition from Common Sense Media, highlighting a strong local commitment to digital literacy, online safety, and healthy tech use for students. All seven WPS schools met the criteria, integrating lessons on media literacy, AI, privacy, and digital well-being into everyday learning. Families can expect continued focus on helping students use technology thoughtfully and responsibly.
   

• What is the income of a household in Winchester city, VA? (usafacts.org) — Households in Winchester city have a median income of about $64,600 for 2019–2023, notably lower than both Virginia and U.S. averages. The data show more local households earning under $50,000 and fewer in the top income brackets. Rankings place Winchester city mid-pack among Virginia counties, comparable to Shenandoah and Giles counties.
   

• Second Cohort Joins Laurel Ridge's Future Educators Academy (thewinchestergazette.com) — Laurel Ridge Community College's Future Educators Academy in Middletown has welcomed a second cohort of high school students, including participants from nearby Sherando and Millbrook who may return to teach in Winchester-area schools. The free program lets juniors and seniors earn college credits and even an associate degree in education, with guaranteed transfer pathways to several Virginia universities. Leaders say continued funding is key to sustaining this local teacher pipeline.
   

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    Young and clearly gave birth recently. Showed up in my fenced back yard on N Braddock Street in downtown Winchester in the last hour. My dog is… (Nextdoor Winchester City West)
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    Don't let your four legged fur babies out in the yard by themselves. Three times 4:30 in the morning on my way to work I have seen a fox. Twice… (Nextdoor Winchester City West)
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