District adds 77 passenger buses with chairlifts
Special Services chief Michael Hirsch notes the buses offer more seating and social distancing on buses, with wheelchair lifts to keep students with disabilities in the least restrictive setting. Accommodations include climate control and coordination with transportation to maximize inclusion and health.
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Michael Hirsch
Hirsch
Warren County continues to tackle low SOL pass rates
Warren County Public Schools face renewed effort after 2020 21 SOL results show English 64 percent reading, math 49 and science 48 while statewide rates were higher. Superintendent Christopher Ballenger cites COVID disruptions and shifts between in person and virtual learning as key factors and outlines plans to raise scores this year with five day weeks.
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Warren County
Virginia Department of Education
Warren County Public Schools
Christopher Ballenger
Ballenger
Virginia
James Lane
Commonwealth
E. Wilson Elementary
Local 4-H steer show crowns champions and reserves
Houston, 19, shows his 2021 champion steer Baller and plans for a fifth title as he selects a new steer next year. Rhonnie Miller, 18, their friend, earns reserve grand champion in market steer after winning beef showmanship. Miller stresses the work required to show cattle and notes feed quality as vital. Other winners include Madison Wright champion lightweight steer, Faith Sortzi reserve, Brooklyn Shaw-Clark champion medium-weight, and Katelyn Lutz reserve in their divisions.
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Houston
Rhonnie Miller
Miller
Mountain View
Stone
Wall Jackson
On Steer
Miller’s
Madison Wright
Faith Sortzi
Brooklyn Shaw-Clark
Katelyn Lutz
Delta 8 THC compared with Delta 9 faces regulatory questions
Chris Shifflett of the Warren coalition explains Delta 8 THC is similar to Delta 9 in effects but is produced synthetically from CBD oil and may evade legality since it contains under .03 percent THC. The panel notes its presence in drug tests and debates DOJ stance. The group also promotes International Overdose Awareness Day in Winchester with regional overdose stats.
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Chrisa Shifflett
The
Warren Coalition
Shifflett
Department of Justice
Winchester
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Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force
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