Roanoke City Schools open today Gene Marrano August 18, 2015 1 minute read Roanoke City Schools superintendent Rita Bishop says she foresees “significant” gains in the coming academic year – which starts this morning. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update on what’s new: Share: Post navigation Previous: Commonwealth Day of Gleaning this ThursdayNext: Elm Avenue work almost done Related Stories Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026
