During a special meeting, members of the Leavenworth Board of Education were briefed on a mental health program at Leavenworth High School.

Millions of students are heading back to school with a challenge they didn't have to face last year. The more contagious delta variant is fueling a nationwide COVID-19 surge that's sending younger people to hospitals — including children.

Glenda LaBarbara, assistant superintendent for the Garden City USD 457 Board of Education, said their annual student survey looks at a variety topics.

The Martinsburg Initiative will be implemented in schools citywide in a partnership between the Martinsburg Police Department, Berkeley County Schools, Shepherd University, and other community organizations and members.