The Roanoke County School Board will begin the process of searching for a replacement superintendent in the coming weeks. In early August 2018, the Roanoke County School Board named Dr. Nicely as the 16th superintendent for Roanoke County Public Schools dating back to 1870. During Dr. Nicely’s tenure as superintendent, Roanoke County Public Schools has kept the safety and wellbeing of students as a top priority. “Roanoke County Public Schools is among the top school divisions in the state and the nation. He led the school division through some challenging times, especially during the pandemic, and through his leadership, Roanoke County students continue to excel.