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Patrick County schools outline security upgrades and approve 2025–26 high school program of studies
Summary
The Patrick County School Board heard a superintendent update on new security equipment and approved the Patrick County High School program of studies for 2025–26, including a proposed partnership with Patrick Henry Community College for career certificates.
Superintendent Wood told the Patrick County School Board on Jan. 9 that the division has secured carryover funds from prior school security grants to expand several safety measures, and the board approved changes to Patrick County High School’s program of studies for the 2025–26 school year.
The superintendent’s report said the division had obtained additional carryover grant money that will fund a mobile panic badge system, additional reflective window film and pass-through metal detectors, plus bids for security cameras. “This system is unique in that it knows your location, and then it notifies…
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