Private Schools
Melton wins writing contest
Fuqua School rising junior, Hunter Melton, placed first in the Student Impact Writing Contest. Hunter placed first out of more than 100 applicants and won ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
Fuqua’s seniors to graduate Friday
Despite setbacks associated with the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, this week has been one of celebration and smiles for Fuqua School’s seniors. According to Head ... Read more
1 year ago by Alexa Massey.
Davis leads Keydets’ training at Fuqua
Virginia Military Institute (VMI) rising senior offensive lineman and former Fuqua School standout Brad Davis leads a group of fellow VMI football players in a ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
Davis, Walton earn scholarships
Roman Davis of Victoria and SaRoya Walton of Farmville were two of five are students who have each earned $1,000 college scholarships awarded by the ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
Plan to reopen schools unveiled
The office of Gov. Ralph Northam shared the governor’s guidance for a phased reopening of the state’s pre-K-12 schools. In the release, Northam announced a ... Read more
1 year ago by Alexa Massey.
Goat project works to rid area of kudzu
The Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District recently secured a grant from the Virginia Outdoors Foundation to protect riparian buffers in the Appomattox River watershed. ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
Fuqua School honor roll
Fuqua School announced scholastic recognition for the lower/middle/upper school levels for the fourth nine weeks grading period and the second semester. The honor roll consists ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
Imagine Farmville — Future of education
By Emily Hollingsworth Special to The Farmville Herald This edition of Imagine Farmville explores the numerous ways school systems in the area have adapted to ... Read more
1 year ago by Emily Hollingsworth.
Murphy awarded scholarship
Audra Murphy of Prospect has been awarded a $2,500 college scholarship from Virginia Credit Union. Murphy was selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, community ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
Fuqua school announces top graduates
Valedictorian Fuqua School’s 2020 Valedictorian is Roman Morris Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Rick Davis of Victoria. Roman will attend Liberty University in ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
Forever Falcons — Fuqua School’s Class of 2020
Congratulations to the Fuqua School class of 2020 – the class that refused to let the COVID-19 pandemic interfere with their learning and preparation for ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
3D printers helping on the front line
Local 3D printing enthusiasts are working together to create faceshield masks for emergency responders and face-mask adjusters for local health care professionals. Face shields are ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
Reynolds named head of school
Fuqua School has named Chance Reynolds as its new head of school. He will begin his duties July 1. Reynolds, who has spent the last ... Read more
2 years ago by Titus Mohler.
Grandparent shares story in celebration of Black History Month
The month of February is set aside in the United States to celebrate achievements by African Americans and their central role in U.S. history. In ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
All you need is a book
Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) was the place to be Wednesday, Feb. 26, for more than 1,100 elementary school students from around the area. Prince Edward County ... Read more
2 years ago by Titus Mohler.
Kindergarten student receives Barbie with alopecia
Last spring, Fuqua School kindergarten student Gwen Franssen was diagnosed with alopecia universalis, a medical condition characterized by the complete loss of hair on the ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
Fuqua geography, spelling bee winners honored
The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors took time during its Tuesday, Feb. 11, meeting to recognize the winners of the Fuqua School National Geographic ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
PAVC donates to playground project
The Fuqua School Lower School SCA received a generous donation toward their playground renovations from the Piedmont Area Veterans Council, located in Farmville. Each month, ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
One word at a time
Although 10-year-old Elena Salamo didn’t start learning English until kindergarten, that didn’t stop her from winning her school’s spelling bee and going on to finish ... Read more
2 years ago by Alexa Massey.
Hearing conservation presentation
In 2010, the Farmville Lions Club and Longwood’s Speech, Hearing, and Learning Services (SHLS) formed a partnership to offer Hearing Conservation Presentations to the Prince ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
Education Day at Fuqua
Fuqua School students in grades PK through eighth grade joined other local schools for Longwood University’s annual Education Day. Education Day is an opportunity for ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
Students attend Prejudice Awareness Summit
Middle-school students at Fuqua School, Vivian Eason, Marissa Dempsey, Marina Morris, Joshua Milligan, Bradley French, and Julian Price, attended the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
Fuqua celebrates 100th day of school
Fuqua School’s pre-kindergarten and K/1 classes celebrated the 100th day of school January 24. Students used their imaginations to create projects representing 100 items. From ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
Fuqua closed Monday to limit spread of illness
Fuqua School has closed Monday, Feb. 3, to limit the spread of illness among students and staff. “On Friday we had an increasing number of ... Read more
2 years ago by Titus Mohler.
Bridgewater College dean’s list announced
The dean’s list for the fall semester at Bridgewater College has been announced by Dr. Leona A. Sevick, provost and vice president for academic affairs. ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
Fuqua announces scholastic recognition
Fuqua School announces scholastic recognition for the lower/ middle/upper school levels for the second quarter and the first semester of the 2019- 2020 academic year. ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
Art scholarships for children available
Red Door 104 and Southside Community Development Alliance (SCDA) are partnering to offer art scholarships to students at Prince Edward County Elementary School, Prince Edward ... Read more