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 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026
