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May 2025 Employees of the Month
May 2025 Employees of the Month
06/13/2025
Kristie Myers, Attendance Officer at Central Academy, and Jessie Curulla, English Teacher and Yearbook Sponsor at Lord Botetourt, are the May employees of the month and were recognized during the June school board meeting. Congratulations, and thank you both for all you do!
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School Board Meeting Notice ~ July 10, 2025
06/13/2025
Please see the enclosed notice for information regarding a regular school board meeting that will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM.
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NEW ~ Random Drug Testing Policy (June 2025)
06/12/2025
Botetourt County Public Schools has implemented a new Random Drug Testing Policy to support student health, safety, and well-being. This initiative is part of a broader effort to maintain a learning environment free from illegal drugs, alcohol, and performance-enhancing substances.
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Dr. Janet Womack (June 3, 2025)
New Superintendent Appointed ~ June 3, 2025
06/03/2025
In this morning’s special meeting, the Botetourt County School Board appointed Dr. Janet Womack as the next Superintendent of Botetourt County Public Schools. A graduate of Lord Botetourt High School, Dr. Womack began her career in public education there as a mathematics teacher. She has since served as an assistant principal, principal, and currently holds the position of Assistant Superintendent in Botetourt County Public Schools. She will assume her new responsibilities effective July 1, 2025. Congratulations, and best of luck in your new role, Dr. Womack!
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PowerSchool Incident Information
01/21/2025
This page contains all the notifications and updates issued by the school division regarding the PowerSchool data breach.
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CAMS 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Awardee
2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award
09/23/2024
Congratulations to the Central Academy MS students, staff, and community on being named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School awardee by the U.S. Department of Education! This is a prestigious honor and a rare accomplishment, and is the second time in recent years a public school in Botetourt County has received the award. Please join us in congratulating the Central Academy community for their praiseworthy efforts to achieve academic excellence and foster a learning environment in which students thrive.
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Recent Superintendent Newsletters

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Superintendent Newsletter: 05/21/2025
05/21/2025
As we close out the 2024-25 school year, Dr. Russ honors the graduating seniors and retiring staff in an end-of-year newsletter. Information about BTEC Signing Day, summer nutrition and health programs, and a recipe for a tasty treat is also included!
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Superintendent Newsletter: 03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Dr. Russ makes an important announcement as we close out the third grading period. Information about bank time and an upcoming SEAC event are also worth looking over!
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