Connect with us

Crime/Court

WCPS staff members at Hilda J. Barbour Elementary on leave following complaint; Joint investigation by Warren County Sheriff’s Office and Department of Social Services underway

Published

on

Warren County Public School’s administration was made aware of a complaint involving staff members at Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School. The staff members were placed on leave pending an investigation. WCPS employees immediately contacted the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Social Services to conduct a joint investigation into the complaint.

Parents with children in the affected classroom were contacted and were asked to speak to their child and to contact WCPS personnel if they had additional questions or information.

Staffing has been shifted to provide continued educational services and supports in the classroom.

This is an ongoing investigation, and no additional comments will be made at this time.

Press Release from Warren County Public Schools.

Front Royal, VA
52°
Sunny
6:31 am7:52 pm EDT
Feels like: 52°F
Wind: 0mph NNW
Humidity: 96%
Pressure: 29.97"Hg
UV index: 0
SunMonTue
59°F / 43°F
54°F / 32°F
64°F / 52°F
Local Government14 hours ago

Town-County Liaison Committee Takes Decisive Steps on Tourism

Regional News17 hours ago

National Guard ‘Follows the Constitution,’ General Says of Troops Possibly Deployed to Polls

Community Events20 hours ago

Learn to Save a Life: Free Fentanyl Awareness Event Set for April 29

Local News21 hours ago

Valley Health Changes Staffing Contracts, Trims Service Citing ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Regional News21 hours ago

Conservation Groups Raise Alarm as Potomac River Named Most Endangered in the Nation

Business Growth Series21 hours ago

Business Growth Series: Are You Easy to Find — or Easy to Forget?

Regional News22 hours ago

‘Shirtless in a Hot Tub with Kid Rock’: Democrats in Congress Question RFK Jr. Priorities

Interesting Things to Know24 hours ago

Business Ingenuity: Tackling Today’s Challenges With Innovative Ideas

State News2 days ago

A New Law Will Make It Easier to Build a Tiny House in Your Back Yard, Starting Next Year

Local Government2 days ago

Thresholds and Allowances: Three-Tiered System for Urban Agriculture Emerges at Town Planning Commission Meeting

Top Stories2 days ago

Local Program Aims to Strengthen Families Through Prevention Services

Local Government2 days ago

County Supervisors Follow Up Discussion of Budget and Revenue Options Cut Short on Scheduling Conflict

Top Stories2 days ago

Browntown Prepares for 23rd Annual Red Bud Festival

State News2 days ago

Commentary: Spanberger’s First 100 Days are Flashing a Warning Virginia Democrats Should Not Ignore

Obituaries2 days ago

John Jerome Gwyer (1961 – 2026)

Obituaries2 days ago

Jeffrey Allen Darr (1963 – 2026)

State News2 days ago

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Kills Wife, Then Himself, Police Say

Interesting Things to Know2 days ago

How to Manage and Prevent Estate Disputes

State News2 days ago

Spanberger Acts on Immigration Bills, Seeks Changes to ICE-Related Measures

Regional News2 days ago

US Senate Again Rejects Attempt to Limit Trump Action in Iran

Health2 days ago

Stress Awareness Month: Are Your Symptoms Stress-Related?

State News3 days ago

Uptick in Continued Virginia General Assembly Legislation Reflects Varied Motivations

Food3 days ago

Mini Quiches with Ham and Swiss Cheese

Business3 days ago

Tips to Help Employers Sort Job Applications More Efficiently

Local Government3 days ago

Town Council Finishes Retreat, Considers Memorandum of Understanding with Smithsonian for Water Conservation