27% of RCPS students were chronically absent last year, data shows Taylor Sherrill October 22, 2022 1 min read Lingering effects from the pandemic contributed to more than 3,500 students being chronically absent from Roanoke City Public Schools last year. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story. About the Author Taylor Sherrill Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Former NHL player talks becoming Rail Yard Dawgs new chairmanNext: Dawgs win opener Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025
Lingering effects from the pandemic contributed to more than 3,500 students being chronically absent from Roanoke City Public Schools last year. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story.
