Skyline’s Follett honored with Outstanding Theatre Educator Award

Skyline High School Theatre Coach Richard Follett was selected as the recipient for Section 2 of the 2025-2026 NFHS Outstanding Theatre Educator Award.

Follett received the award for all of Section 2 which includes Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Kentucky.

He was first nominated by Virginia for exemplifying the highest standards of ethical conduct and carrying the endorsement of the VHSL. Follett has dedicated over 25 years of his life to theatre education between Powhatan School, Peter Muhlenberg Middle, and Skyline.

Students under his guidance have earned district and state titles in forensics and theatre while outside the classroom he serves as the VHSL Theatre Rules Interpreter, contributes to various advisory committees, provides leadership to state festivals, and mentors other educators.

The announcement from the VHSL concluded, “Through his passion for theatre and advocacy for student success, Follett exemplifies excellence and innovation in arts education.”

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Sinkhole repairs begin at PMMS

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Repair work has begun at Peter Muhlenberg Middle School after the discovery of a Karst anomaly beneath a portion of the building.

This type of sinkhole was created during construction when significant fill soil was placed over weaker residual soils.

These soil conditions led to a change in the foundation causing cracks in the west wing of the building including classrooms, hallways, and the library.

Pressurized grout and pier systems will be installed over the next to summers to repair the Shenandoah County Public School with costs estimated at $500,000.

Repairs made this summer will be completed by the third week of July and will not impact the school year.

FdNCON and Triad Engineering are contracted for the repairs.

President of FdNCON Freddie Neal spoke on the safety of the school stating, “Based on our experience with other underpinning and compaction grouting projects in similar conditions, the building is safe for students and staff. ”

To view the SCPS press release, click here.

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