Harrisonburg High Schools closed Monday due to threat of violence
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – Both Harrisonburg High School and Rocktown High School will be closed Monday as school administrators and Harrisonburg Police investigate a threat made against HHS. In a letter sent to Harrisonburg City Public Schools staff and families…
Despite improvements, schools in the Valley are working to curb chronic student absenteeism
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – The Virginia Department of Education defines chronic absenteeism as missing 10% of the school year. Based on a 180-day school year, that’s about 18 days per year, or two to three days per month. Across the…
Harrisonburg City Public Schools updates cell phone policy
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – Harrisonburg City Public Schools is the latest school division in the area to adjust its cell phone policy. The Harrisonburg School Board voted earlier this week to apply the middle school policy to the high schools…
