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Boys Home School Kicks Off 2021-2022 School Year

Boys Home of Virginia is proud to share that the start of 2021-2022 academic year at Boys Home school began July 19, 2021.

Director of Education Teresa Johnson shared that the school is in its fourth year. The staff has been working diligently during the summer months to ensure that the students are prepared to start the new school year on the right foot with special tutoring sessions held prior to the start of the first day of classes.

Students eagerly anticipate the new school year as it signals a return to normalcy. This time of year brings with it a renewed sense of family and structure as students return to campus from visiting home, summer camps, and various camping trips.

“We look forward to the start of the school year,” said Executive Director Donnie Wheatley. “I am proud of our school. The level of educational support the students receive is designed to meet them where they are when they arrive at Boys Home and propel them to where they need to be and beyond.”

Johnson added that the school has added two new teachers this year, a Reading Specialist and an elementary teacher. They bring with them a level of expertise that will enhance the educational opportunities for the students. In addition, some Boys Home students will be dually enrolled in college-level courses for the 2021-2022 school year.

“As we transition back to school and a more normal reality, we are looking toward the future of Boys Home, the school, and the success stories that our students are writing for their lives,” stated Wheatley.

For more information about Boys Home contact our offices at (540) 965-7700. To donate, please visit givetoboyshome.org.

Boys Home Welcomes Kya Williams

Boys Home of Virginia is proud to announce the addition of Kya Williams as a houseparent. Ms. Williams brings with her vast knowledge having earned an associate degree in graphic design, a welding certificate, and having worked as a teacher’s aid for Alleghany County public schools.

“Working at Boys Home has been very rewarding,” explained Williams. “I enjoy helping the Boys here on campus and being there for them when they need emotional support and guidance.”

Williams’ hobbies include painting, cooking, and playing video games. She utilizes those skills to engage with the residents of Boys Home by teaching them skills in the kitchen or challenging them to a Fortnite tournament.

“I love that I have the opportunity to make a difference in the life of these young men,” stated Williams. “I am able to share my personal experiences with them and teach them skills that I hope will be beneficial to their future.”

For more information about current openings at Boys Home, please visit www.boyshomeofva.org/jobs.

To give to Boys Home, please visit givetoboyshome.org

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