Floyd students get hands-on experience at FCA
During the March 31 excursion, students broke up into two groups and alternated between painting with FCA artist/paint instructor Ivy Morris and making stained glass with instructor Lisa Thompson.
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Veteran's Voice: Education Benefits Every Military Family Should Know
If there's a veteran in your household or you're a dependent of one, there are education benefits available that many families never find out about. Too many families have college-age kids, a qualifying veteran, and no idea any of this existed.
Curriculum Corner: ‘Exploring careers and expanding horizons’
This week in “Get a Life,” we all decided on careers. This really flexed our research muscles. We had a worksheet to help us decide on a career, having us reflect on our skills and interests, and then looked into what careers applied.
U.K. family passes through Floyd
Donations turn into holiday magic through The Perfect Gift Shop
This year’s Mega Yard Sale to support TPGS is being held until April 25 in the old Finders Keepers building at 219 E. Main St. Items include glassware, electronics, clothes, Christmas decor, tools, shoes, sewing accessories, bedding, furniture, and more.
Great Mother Marchers join in puppet-making for Earth Day celebration
On April 3, the regular group of crafters was joined by a group of road-worn but enthusiastic women who were taking a break from the Great Mother March - A Women's Empowerment Pilgrimage. The march is a 32-day trip completed mostly on foot from Asheville, North Carolina, to Washington D.C.
Local seniors ready for May graduation
Floyd County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent Jessica Cromer explained that the move to a Friday ceremony was decided upon due to feedback from students and families. “Many colleges have graduations on Saturday and this way families have the opportunity to attend more celebrations,” she said.