Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Montgomery
VCHS Art Students Paint Portraits for Cambodian Children
VCHS Advanced Drawing and Painting students created hand-painted portraits for Cambodian children through the Memory Project, with the finished artwork delivered in March.
VCHS Students Advance in Roger Rees Awards Competition
Valley Central High School students James Quinn and Aurora Ullmeyer earned selection to the Roger Rees Awards Next Step process after their performances in "Newsies."
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Valley Central School District Named Best Community for Music Education Third Year Running
Valley Central School District earns Best Community for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for the third consecutive year.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026