Community June Bug Center launches $25K campaign to mark 25 years After 25 years of hard work by volunteers, JBC hosts 14-19 after school programs each semester, and between eight and 21 summer camps. A total of 420 local children were enrolled in JBC programs in 2024.
Schools Skyline National Bank donates $100,000 to support Floyd track renovation The Floyd County High School track, which has been in use for more than two decades, is in need of resurfacing to ensure continued safety and long-term use. The $450,000 renovation project will benefit more than 120 student-athletes each season while also serving uses beyond school programs.
Members only Schools Featured ‘Floyd’s finest’ to head to Philly for 2026 Thanksgiving Day Parade Members of The Pride of Floyd County Marching Band are headed to Philadelphia, Pa., next Thanksgiving to perform in the 2026 Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will be broadcast live on Nov. 26. Floyd is the only school in the state this year to be selected to participate in the event.
Community Featured Letters to Santa This year, Santa Claus granted Floyd Times a special wish to share letters from second graders in Floyd County Public Schools with the community to help spread holiday cheer.
Music & Arts Registration Open: June Bug Center adds 'Linux Explorers' to 2026 offerings This article includes a list of classes that will be offered at The June Bug Center in Floyd from January 2026 until May.
Schools Featured Curriculum Corner: 'The Art of Playing in the Woods' Almost all the lessons I plan are the same things I would teach at public school, just with fewer standardized tests. We work hard on projects. And then, sometimes we just play in the woods, and we learn so many things I could never have planned.
Community Citizens announces scholarships available to students in service area; Deadline Feb. 26, 2026 In addition to the FRS General Scholarship, the program includes numerous named scholarship opportunities that do not require a match from NTCA members. These scholarships have detailed criteria for eligibility, and range in value from $1,000 to $9,000.
Community Applications are open for scholarships from CFNRV, Floyd Chamber The CFNRV’s scholarship application is open until Jan. 23, 2026, and Floyd Chamber applications are open until April 1, 2026.
Schools Communities in Schools launches in Floyd Superintendent Cromer said that integrating CIS has been an “overwhelmingly positive experience.” She said, “The CIS organization has done an excellent job of connecting our students with more resources that help them overcome barriers to success..."
Schools Featured Curriculum Corner: ‘A week in the life of an Amethyst’ “Curriculum Corner” is a bi-weekly column written by Blue Mountain School teachers to share insight and school happenings. Blue Mountain School is a progressive, contemplative school in Floyd where intentional curriculum planning is part of the everyday.
Events Mindful Families Series to focus on 'Everyday Blessings' Rather than focusing on “perfect” parenting techniques, the program emphasizes the inner work of becoming more conscious and compassionate with both ourselves and our children. By doing this inner work, parents can create more peaceful and authentic family relationships.
Schools Featured Curriculum Corner: 'Amber Autumn' Bookshares are intended for children to gain experience with speaking and sharing information in front of a familiar group. It is an opportunity for children to share a love of literature with each other as well as a time for students to share stories and ideas that are special to their families.
Schools Featured Yard sale provides tuition assistance for local school "The yard sale is a fantastic opportunity to find unique treasures and support a vital cause: providing tuition assistance for Blue Mountain School students," organizers said in a statement earlier this week.
Schools Featured Floyd students earn national Speaking and Service Awards Of the more than 100,000 student members of NSDA, the Floyd students that received recognition include Jamie Deremer, Arrow Bowman, Nico Anderson, Caroline Wall, and Rhys Bowman.
Schools Featured Curriculum Corner: ‘Forgiveness — Time for some advanced Choose Love’ “Curriculum Corner” is a new, bi-weekly column written for Floyd Times by Blue Mountain School teachers to share insight and school happenings. Blue Mountain School is a progressive, contemplative school in Floyd where intentional curriculum planning is part of the everyday.
Schools Featured Anonymous post raises question for School Board Check-area resident Dianna Hale referenced an anonymous Facebook post that was made on several Floyd-based pages in regard to the varsity cheerleading coach. The post alleged VHSL safety violations during cheer activities, verbal abuse of athletes, and questioned the coach’s leadership and more.
Schools Board readies for new school year The first day of the 2025-2026 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Schools FCHS welding program earns state recognition The Floyd County High School welding program has earned the Virginia Department of Education's Creating Excellence Award for Region 6. This accolade celebrates the program's long-standing excellence in providing students with valuable career and technical skills. Under the leadership of instructor Doug Thompson, the welding program
