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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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..."
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.