Bland County Public Schools

Bland County Public Schools
Address
361 Bears Trail
Bastian
, Virginia, 24314
United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentLaura Radford
School board4 members
Chair of the boardDuane Bailey
Governing agencyVirginia Department of Education
Schools2
Other information
Websitebland.k12.va.us/index.jsp

Bland County Public School is a school division in Virginia that serves the students of Bland County, Virginia. Located in southwestern Virginia, the district serves about 800 students and administers two schools: one elementary school and one high school.[1]

Administration

The Superintendent of Bland County Public Schools is Laura Radford. Prior to being appointed in 2022, Radford was the Supervisor of Special Services for the district.[2][3]

The Bland County Board of Education has four members:[4]

  • Duane Bailey, Mechanicsburg District, Chairman
  • Dave Andrews, Seddon District, Member, Vice-chairman
  • Phillip Buttery, Sharon District,
  • JP Agee, Rocky Gap District,
  • Michelle Willard, Clerk of the Board

Academics

Bland County Public Schools has an afterschool STEM program for students.[5] The program encourages students to collaborate with their school and community to help solve real-world problems.[6] Both schools in Bland County Public Schools receive Title I funding and are fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education.[1][7]

Schools

Bland County has two schools: Bland County High School (grades 7–12)[8] and Bland County Elementary School (grades PreK-6).[9]

References

  1. ^ a b "Bland County Public Schools". Virginia School Quality Profiles. Virginia Department of Education. February 23, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  2. ^ Bland County Public Schools (May 5, 2022). "Bland County School Board has named Mrs. Laura Radford as the next division superintendent. Join us in wishing her much success". Facebook. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  3. ^ Bland County School Board (May 5, 2022). "Radford named new Bland County schools superintendent". SWVA Today. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  4. ^ "Board of Education". www.bland.k12.va.us. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  5. ^ "Bland County STEM students wrap their heads around weather". SWVA Today. May 19, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  6. ^ "Home". Bland County Public Schools STEM -UP Program. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  7. ^ "Parents/Guardians Right to Know: Title I, Part A Programs". Bland County Public Schools. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  8. ^ "Bland County High". Virginia School Quality Profiles. Virginia Department of Education. February 23, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  9. ^ "Bland County Elementary". Virginia School Quality Profiles. Virginia Department of Education. February 23, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.


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