The Shenandoah County school board voted to restore the names of three Confederate officers to schools, making it the first district to do so after the 2020 movement to remove Confederate names. The decision rolled back changes made in 2020, sparking heated debates and community division. Despite opposition, the board voted to bring back the Confederate names, reflecting a broader trend in the U.S. of reversing measures related to racial history and sensitivity. The decision was influenced by new conservative board members and a survey showing support for the name restoration. The meeting featured emotional public comments from both sides, and the board ultimately voted to reinstate the original names.