Staunton preschoolers help plant a tree for Arbor Day Preschoolers at Staunton s Dixon Education Center help to plant a tree for Arbor Day 2021. (Source: WVIR) By Tara Todd | April 30, 2021 at 8:56 PM EDT - Updated April 30 at 8:56 PM
STAUNTON, Va. (WVIR) - Staunton’s Arbor Day roots date back to 1889. It was the city’s first major tree planting in Gypsy Hill Park. It’s a legacy that continues still today with a message they are trying to pass on to future generations.
Staunton City Schools and Shenandoah Green together hosted a tree-planting ceremony at Dixon Educational Center Friday.
The Heifitz International Music Institute gave a special performance, Reverend Edward Scott shared a word, and Staunton Schools Superintendent Garett Smith read a story, but the stars of the day’s festivities were Staunton’s youngest learners - its preschoolers.
Staunton students to head back to class for first time since pandemic started
Staunton students to head back to class for first time since pandemic started By Tara Todd | January 11, 2021 at 9:54 PM EST - Updated January 12 at 8:15 AM
STAUNTON, Va. (WVIR) - A majority of Staunton students have been learning virtually all year, but that changes next Tuesday as they head to the classroom when Staunton City Schools implements its hybrid teaching plan.
The School Board talked about bringing students back during a meeting Monday night.
Select students have been going to the schools, including pre-K, English language learners, and students needing additional supports. For the first time this school year, all students will have that opportunity. For many, it’s their first time back in a school classroom in 10 months.