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🌱 Who is the new assistant principal at Martinsville High School?

Martinsville, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, Martinsville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who is the new assistant principal at Martinsville High School?
  • Which local athletes earned Martinsville Bulletin’s top honors this year?

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Which is faster, heat or cold? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 97 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
  • Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Martinsville schools name Siddle assistant principal at high school (martinsvillebulletin.com) — Martinsville City Public Schools has appointed veteran educator LaSaundra Siddle as the new assistant principal at Martinsville High School, filling a key leadership vacancy. With more than 20 years of experience in administration, teaching, and student support, she plans to focus on strong relationships, student success, and a supportive school environment for Martinsville families.
   

• 2025-2026 Martinsville Bulletin Male Athletes of the Year (martinsvillebulletin.com) — Local high school standouts are being honored as the Martinsville Bulletin’s 2025-2026 Male Athletes of the Year, highlighting big seasons in swimming, wrestling, and baseball. From a dominant undefeated heavyweight wrestler to record-setting hitters and state-level swimmers, these recognitions showcase the depth of talent competing in area programs Martinsville fans follow closely.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Bassett

  • Tom Cruise: 6 blockbusters to watch over Fourth of July weekend (sunherald.com)
  • 'There's no doubt she's one of the best': Patrick County's Journey Moore voted Bulletin Female Athlete Of the Year for third time (martinsvillebulletin.com)

Danville

  • Virginia ends oversight of Danville schools after years under MOU (wdbj7.com)
  • Scam alert: SNAP benefits stolen in Danville (wfxrtv.com)
  • Danville councilman's sidewalk campaign video draws more than 1 million views (wset.com)

Ok Martinsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Heat, you can catch cold!! (Thank you Michael S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Martinsville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Martinsville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.