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Vol. 38, No. 5 | Richmond Suburban News | May 18, 2022
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Student leaders address need to focus on mental health issues By Christina Amano Dolan Editor Members of the Superintendent’s Secondary Student Advisory Panel were spotlighted during last week’s Hanover School Board meeting, highlighting how the young students have served as powerful voices for their peers over the years and spurred meaningful change within their leadership roles. Dr. Bob Staley, director of secondary education and leader of the panel, shared an overview of the group and what participants have accomplished over the years. see MENTAL HEALTH, pg. 8
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RSN photographers receive VPA awards By Christina Amano Dolan Editor
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Dr. Bob Staley, director of secondary education, stands with members of the Superintendent’s Secondary Student Advisory Panel: Mia Walker, Christopher DeCambre, Zane Abbud and Suzanne Donaldson.
Board considers addition to code policy pertaining to walkouts By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local The Hanover School Board is considering an amendment to its current Student Conduct Policy that more clearly and specifically addresses
student protests, demonstrations and walkouts. Director of discipline review Dr. Brian Maltby said the revisions are more akin to a clarification of current policy versus new regulations. The proposed addition reads, “Students are entitled to a learning environment free of
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unnecessary disruption. Demonstrations, including protests and walkouts, are prohibited. Any physical, written, or verbal disturbance, communication, or activity within the school setting or during related activities, which may interfere see WALKOUTS, pg. 7
Two photographers for Richmond Suburban News have claimed awards for the Virginia Press Association’s 2021 News and Advertising Contest. Freelance photographer Joel Klein and sports editor Dave Lawrence received awards in the Sports Feature Photo, Sports News Photo, Pictorial Photo and Slideshow or Gallery categories. Managing editor Laura McFarland praised Lawrence and Klein for their continuous efforts to provide outstanding coverage for the two community newspapers in Hanover County (The Mechanicsville Local and Ashland Hanover-Local). “Dave and Joel are wonderful assets see VPA AWARDS pg. 8
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