Browse past news stories for Peabody Middle School in Petersburg, VA.

• BRIEFS: NEWS NEAR YOU (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
  posted on September 14, 2009 at 04:02:20 am
  This daily column features short news items from some of the 20 localities that make up the greater Richmond area. If you have a news item, call 649-6990 or e-mail us at news@timesdispatch.com Chesterfield The Chesterfield Historical Society will present its annual Golf Classic at the Country Club at the Highlands in Chesterfield County on Oct. 5 at noon. The cost is ...
• Petersburg seeks company to run independent middle school (NBC 12 Richmond)
  posted on August 4, 2009 at 12:53:47 pm
  PETERSBURG, VA (WWBT) - Petersburg Public Schools is having trouble finding a company to come in and run an independently managed middle school. The school system has solicited for the job twice -- but so far no takers.
• Petersburg 11-year-old to become world traveler (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
  posted on July 23, 2009 at 11:08:14 pm
  Brenton Baugh is about to embark on a journey that might not have been possible just a few years ago. The rising sixth-grader at Peabody Middle School was reserved when he was younger, rarely speaking to others or leaving his parents’ side. But that has changed. Brenton, 11, is maturing into an outgoing, inquisitive young man who talks a mile a minute.
• In denial about gangs? (The Petersburg Progress-Index)
  posted on July 18, 2009 at 08:40:08 am
  PETERSBURG — Gangs, whether people will admit to it or not, have been a problem in the Tri-Cities for years. How long though, no one can say for certain.
• Infomercial challenge takes church to school (The Petersburg Progress-Index)
  posted on July 7, 2009 at 08:28:32 am
  PETERSBURG — There’s a sparkle in Sharon Johnson’s eyes and a bounce in her step. Enthusiasm drips from her voice.
• Parameters set for academic upgrade at Petersburg middle school (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
  posted on June 11, 2009 at 04:02:31 am
  PETERSBURG—The specifics still may be weeks away, but the parameters of an independently managed middle school program to raise student achievement are beginning to take shape. Prospective vendors met yesterday with Petersburg education officials to discuss the criteria such a program should have. But as the conditions become clearer, vendors and school officials alike expressed concerns about ...
• Petersburg school restructuring plan (NBC 12 Richmond)
  posted on May 1, 2009 at 12:16:06 am
  PETERSBURG, VA (WWBT) - The school system followed the state's request and solicited vendors to run the independently managed middle school program, but the companies that applied didn't qualify.
• News Near You for April 23 (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
  posted on April 23, 2009 at 04:08:40 am
  Hopewell Citizens can recycle unwanted electronic items Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hopewell Public Works parking lot, 103 S. Hopewell St. Items accepted include televisions, computers, computer monitors, computer accessories, printers, scanners, copiers, fax machines, telephones and more. A fee is charged to recycle computer monitors ($5 each), and televisions ($5 each, $10 for wood ...
• News Near You for April 16 (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
  posted on April 16, 2009 at 04:14:04 am
  Goochland Methane emissions at the landfill beneath Hidden Rock Park are under control, according to the latest monitoring report dated April 8 from the state Department of Environmental Quality. A new remediation system was installed this year to bring the landfill into compliance with state standards. Henrico Henrico County resident Ellis Baggs finished in the top 15 during the 2009 Monopoly ...
• Dropout rates in Tri-Cities lagging (The Petersburg Progress-Index)
  posted on April 1, 2009 at 08:42:51 am
  RICHMOND — Three of the public high school divisions with the highest overall dropout rates for the class of 2008 are in the Tri-Cities, according to a state report.
• Classroom evaluation of teachers increases as SOL tests approach (The Petersburg Progress-Index)
  posted on March 19, 2009 at 08:19:07 am
  PETERSBURG — Teachers are receiving more classroom evaluations as the dates for the Standards of Learning tests draw near, according to Dr. Alvera Parrish, assistant superintendent for instruction.
• Teacher of the Year recognized at Peabody Middle in Petersburg (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
  posted on March 13, 2009 at 05:01:53 pm
  Peabody Middle School’s 2008 Teacher of the Year, Betty Knight, was scheduled to receive a special honor on Thursday, March 12 at 3:10 p.m.. A representative of Horace Mann, an insurance corporation for the educational community, will present Knight with its Crystal Apple award. The Crystal Apple award recognizes teaching excellence at the local level. The program is designed to be flexible. ...
• News Near You for March 7 (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
  posted on March 7, 2009 at 05:12:09 am
  Caroline The county’s parks and recreation department is taking applications and scheduling practices for youth league soccer teams. For information, call (804) 633-7277. Hanover The Pamunkey Regional Library’s seventh annual Poetry Contest began Monday. Entries from school-age children and adults must be turned in by March 28. Prizes will be awarded during in April, during National Poetry ...