Stafford schools set three community sessions for next strategic plan

Stafford County Public Schools is beginning the process of drafting its next five-year strategic plan and has scheduled three community engagement sessions for residents to share experiences, ideas, and hopes, the division said. The sessions are set for 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, and 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 12, all in the School Board Chambers at 31 Stafford Ave.

The current Elevate Stafford plan, covering 2022 to 2027, sets four goals: ensuring meaningful post-secondary outcomes for every student prepared for life after graduation, supporting high expectations for academic performance and expanding opportunities, providing a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment for every student, staff, and family member, and supporting and investing in all staff.

The division serves 31,220 students in 35 schools and programs across an estimated 160,877 residents, with about 4,360 full- and part-time staff and a $373.9 million annual budget. Residents can also apply to join a strategic planning workgroup that will meet monthly in the evenings; details are at staffordschools.net/about-us/strategic-plan.

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Full press release:

Stafford County Public Schools is beginning the process of drafting our next five year strategic plan and we need your help to shape it!

Consider attending one of our upcoming Community Engagement Sessions to share your experiences, ideas, and hopes for Stafford Schools.

Community Engagement Session 1:
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
School Board Chambers

Community Engagement Session 2:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
School Board Chambers

Community Engagement Session 3:
Thursday, November 12, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
School Board Chambers

To learn more about our Strategic Planning process or to apply to join the Strategic Planning Workgroup, visit www.staffordschools.net/about-us/strategic-plan.

Thank you for your partnership and for helping us shape the future of Stafford Schools!