• PRINT EDITIONS
  • | CONTACT
  • | TEL: 540.962.2121 | E: hello@virginianreview.com
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The Virginian Review
  • NEWS
    • NEWS CENTER
    • CRIME
    • COMMUNITY
    • LOCAL NEWS
    • STATE NEWS
    • NATIONAL NEWS
    • BUSINESS & TECH
  • Obituaries
  • GOVERNMENT
    • GOVERNMENT NEWS CENTER
    • CITY
    • COUNTY
    • STATE
  • Sports
    • SPORTS CENTER
    • LOCAL SPORTS
    • HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
    • COLLEGE SPORTS
  • Entertainment
  • Public Notices
    • LEGAL NOTICES
    • PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
    • STATEWIDE LEGAL SEARCH
  • The Shadow
No Result
View All Result
  • NEWS
    • NEWS CENTER
    • CRIME
    • COMMUNITY
    • LOCAL NEWS
    • STATE NEWS
    • NATIONAL NEWS
    • BUSINESS & TECH
  • Obituaries
  • GOVERNMENT
    • GOVERNMENT NEWS CENTER
    • CITY
    • COUNTY
    • STATE
  • Sports
    • SPORTS CENTER
    • LOCAL SPORTS
    • HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
    • COLLEGE SPORTS
  • Entertainment
  • Public Notices
    • LEGAL NOTICES
    • PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
    • STATEWIDE LEGAL SEARCH
  • The Shadow
No Result
View All Result
The Virginian Review
No Result
View All Result
Abigail Van Buren

Dear Abby 5/20/25: Daughter shows what she really thinks about house rules

May 20, 2025
Mason Hale was unstoppable on Monday night. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR

Victory Vibes: Hale’s Hat Trick & Mullikin’s First Ever Fuel Cougar Triumph!

May 20, 2025
Senior Rilee Webb  Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR

Cougars Gave It Their All on Senior Night

May 20, 2025
From the Shadow's Archives May 2010: Don Carter, Darlene Burcham and Jimmie Houff. Photo credits Virginian Review

The Shadow: From the Archives: May 2010

May 20, 2025
Recently, I joined FedEx leadership to present a Congressional Record plaque to David Price for his remarkable achievement as the 2024 Virginia Truck Driving Championship winner and Grand Champion.
 

Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline

May 20, 2025

Tags

Alleghany Alleghany County Bath County Business Cat Clifton Clifton Forge Community County Covington Dear Abby District Echoes of the Past Education Family Featured Forge Game Health Home Individual Information Law Meeting Nation Night Office OK Parent Past People Rent Report Road School South Street Student Team Time Tree VA Virginia War West
QR Code

In-person Classes at Callaghan Elementary School Suspended

by The Virginian Review
in News
March 20, 2021
Reading Time: 3 mins read
0
2
SHARES
13
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEMAIL

LOW MOOR — In-person classes at Callaghan Elementary School have again been suspended due to COVID-19 cases among the staff.

The school has returned to holding virtual classes through Feb. 3 as a precaution.

In making the announcement Tuesday night, Sherman Callahan, acting superintendent of Alleghany County schools, said Callaghan met a 20 percent threshold for staff exposure.

“Therefore, it is the Virginia Department of Health’s recommendation and best practice that the Callaghan Elementary School building remain predominantly vacant January 20 through February 3, with all instruction and learning turning to a 100 percent virtual/remote model,” Callahan said.

Students in all Alleghany County schools returned to classes Tuesday. School officials had decided to implement virtual learning in December as a precaution due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the Highlands.

Currently, county schools are using a hybrid format of learning that blends in-person classes with virtual learning.

“Callaghan Elementary School in-person instruction will tentatively resume on February 4, on the A/B hybrid, blended model. Essential personnel and various other staff will be contacted directly by supervisors in regards to any placements, hours, and days during the building vacancy,” Callahan said.

At a school board meeting Tuesday night, Callahan said he hopes to have all students in classes four days a week by April. Under the current model, students are in classes two days per week. They “attend” virtual classes three days.

A plan to expand in-person learning is being developed by a committee comprised of school administrators, teachers, students and parents.

Also on Tuesday, the school board got its first glimpse of preliminary numbers for the 2021-2022 budget.

The numbers presented Tuesday are based on a budget proposal presented to the General Assembly by Gov. Ralph Northam in December.

Keven Rice, director of finance for the school division, said when projected revenues are paired with new spending initiatives, the school board is facing a $293,643 deficit.

State revenues are projected to increase by $296,630. But Rice said approximately $163,000 of that money is earmarked to cover an optional one-time bonus of 2 percent for employees.

If the school board chooses not to provide the bonus, it will forfeit the $163,000 in funding.

Rice said the state would cover approximately 57 percent of the total cost of the bonus. The overall cost would be $283,937.

The school board has scheduled a budget work session for Feb. 1. But Rice said the board will not have a firm grasp on budget numbers until the General Assembly completes its work on Feb. 11.

“Hopefully, thereafter, we will have the final funding numbers, and that’s when we will get down to the brass tacks over finalizing our budget,” Rice said.

In other business Tuesday, the school board:

— Amended a Sept. 9 resolution pertaining to a proposed merger of county and Covington schools. The amended resolution corrects a reference to the Virginia Board of Education.

— Reviewed Virginia School Boards Association legislative priorities.

— Reviewed Black History Month programs and activities in schools during February.

— Approved an academic calendar for 2021-2022. Schools are scheduled to open Wednesday, Aug. 25.

— Approved personnel changes.

The board approved the appointments of Arthur M. Ailstock, Linda B. Leeman, and Christina M. Lemaster as full-time bus drivers effective Jan. 20.

The board accepted the retirement of Stephen L. Hodges, science teacher at Alleghany High School, effective June 30.

The board accepted the resignations of Schuyler L. Fury; color guard coach at Alleghany High School; and Samantha L. Gray, head track coach at Clifton Middle School.
————————————————-
Credit @ Adobe Stock

This page is available to subscribers. Click here to sign in or get access.

The Virginian Review

The Virginian Review has been serving Covington, Clifton Forge, Alleghany County and Bath County since 1914.

Related Posts

Make Room, 101 North Maple Avenue, Covington, Va. 
Business and Tech

New Covington Art Space “Make Room” Offers Creative Hub for Community Crafters

May 20, 2025
News

Ensure a ‘clean grill of health’ when cooking outdoors

May 19, 2025
News

Farm families forge solutions amid enduring child care challenges

May 18, 2025
State News

Farm Bureau women learn about tick-borne diseases and prevention at annual conference

May 17, 2025
Load More
Next Post

DSLCC Offering Numerous Training Courses

The Virginian Review

Serving Covington, Clifton Forge, Alleghany County and Bath County Since 1914.

Information

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Careers
  • Contact Us

© 2022 The Virginian Review | All Rights Reserved. | Powered by Ecent Corporation

No Result
View All Result
  • Menu Item
  • __________________
  • Home
  • Editions
  • News
    • Community
    • Government
  • Obituaries
  • Sports
  • Public Notices
    • Public Announcements
  • The Shadow
  • __________________
  • Contact Us
  • Careers
  • Subscribe
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

© 2022 The Virginian Review | All Rights Reserved. | Powered by Ecent Corporation

Published on January 20, 2021 and Last Updated on March 20, 2021 by The Virginian Review

x