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.
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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.
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.
Board readies for new school year
The first day of the 2025-2026 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 13.
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