January Harvest of the Month: Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes are packed with health benefits such as vitamin A and vitamin C, as well as potassium, fiber, and beta carotene.
National PowerSchool Incident
Earlier this week, PowerSchool, an international provider of education administration software,announced that it had suffered a cybersecurity incident in late December. Although security ofPowerSchool’s systems has been restored, data pertaining to students and educators at hundredsof school systems around the country were subjected to unauthorized access. The breach waslimited to PowerSchool’s internal systems, and security […]
Meet Your Calf
Exciting news: we’ve officially adopted a cow! Meet Autumn, our charming Holstein heifer with a sweet black nose and a distinctive white heart on her forehead. She was born at Cave Hill Dairy Farm in Troutville, Virginia, and we can’t wait to share her journey with you. Throughout the school year, you’ll find stories and […]
National School Lunch Week Oct. 14-18
Learning is tough work—and kids need fuel if they’re going to learn! That’s why a healthy midday meal is crucial to the growing children who go to school. Since 1962, when President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW), this annual observance has promoted the importance of a healthy school lunch in a […]
Virginia Farm to School Week October 7-11
The Virginia Farm to School program increases equitable access to fresh, healthy, Virginia grown food while providing hands-on learning opportunities in a variety of educational settings. Across Virginia, schools and community sponsors of federal child nutrition programs express a growing enthusiasm to provide nutritious food, support local farms, and educate students about healthy eating, agriculture, […]
October Harvest of the Month: Apples
Virginia’s warm days and cool nights, particularly in the Shenandoah Valley region,make Virginia’s climate ideal for many varieties of this nutritious snack.Don’t bother peeling! Most of the fruit’s antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber arelocated in, or just under, the skin.
September Harvest of the Month
Sweet bell peppers are low in calories and an excellent source of dietary fiber. They are also packed with healthy vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, Folate, and molybdenum. Compared to green bell peppers, the red ones have 11 times more beta-carotene and 1.5 times more vitamin C, and they are […]
Welcome Caroline High School Assistant Principal, Clarence D. Collins, Ed.D.
Dr. Collins is a lifelong educator, communicator, and student advocate who is keenly focused on the importance of education, health, and well-being in marginalized families and communities. His teaching in K-12 public school focuses on German and World Language at the secondary level. As a former NCAA Division I athlete, he has also supported student […]
Welcome Caroline Middle School Assistant Principal, Kelly Verity
Kelly Verity is honored to join the Caroline Middle School administrative team as assistant principal. Ms. Verity began her career in the classroom where she taught for 18 years in various districts throughout the Commonwealth, including Richmond, Tazewell, Henrico, and Hanover. Kelly moved into administration four years ago where she has served as the Student […]
Welcome Caroline Middle School Adminstrative Intern, Tiniko Johnson
Tiniko Johnson brings over 10 years of educational experience to her new role as Administrative Intern at Caroline Middle School. She proudly served as a business teacher, administrative aide, department leader, and PBIS analyst with Henrico County Public Schools. Tiniko’s additional experience as a facilitator and assistant director of a non-profit child development center and […]
