Welcome (or welcome back) to a Potomac Local News series, “Meet the Principal.”
We started this series at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year with the nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County Schools, but now let's turn our attention to the new and existing Manassas City Public Schools principals. Potomac Local has asked each principal the same questions in bold, and their respective answers will be found below.
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Ed Stephenson, Ph.D., Manassas City Public Schools' (MCPS) director of instruction, spoke to the Board about two potential options for each of the upcoming school years, which would follow a similar pattern to the current 2024-2025 schedule.
In the spring, MCPS went through an overhaul of the current year's calendar in an effort to maximize instructional time and professional development. The changes also moved certain holiday observances to align with professional development schedules. For example, the 2024-25 calendar extended winter break through Jan. 6 instead of having students return on Jan. 2, which is typical for most school districts.
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More than 300 people were at the unveiling of the new aircraft in Manassas, including industry professionals, partners, customers and government officials.
According to a press release from Electra, the hybrid aircraft will be able to conduct "ultra-short" takeoffs and landings in soccer field-size spaces, which were previously limited to helicopter landings.
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There are several vacancies in the county, and here’s a comprehensive list of the immediate openings with the roles and responsibilities. For information on expired or ending terms, please visit the boards, commissions and committees website.
If residents are interested in participating on any of these bodies, they should contact their Board Supervisor or Chair At-Large DeShundra Jefferson.
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Prince William County Police Department reopened its field office at Potomac Mills Mall in Woodbridge earlier this month.
The field office will be utilized to support the mall, its visitors and tenants, but will also house members of the department's recruitment team. According to a press release, the office will be available for new hire testing, report writing, meetings, training seminars and processing people who commit minor offenses. The location within the mall is behind the Round Bowling & Amusement.
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In the race for four Board seats, the eight candidates ran spirited campaigns discussing a variety of issues, including absenteeism, standardized test scores, community engagement and the like.
The results
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Held at the school driver's education range, the event was meant to "inspire students to consider careers in public service and skilled trades," a county press release stated.
FFM showcased various vehicles in the fleet and its maintenance equipment. The Prince William County Police Department also brought some emergency vehicles to show URHS students how to manage and maintain the vehicle during an emergency.
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Because the county, the City of Manassas and Manassas Park receive $3 million in federal funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the county is administering this survey to best determine where the highest needs are in the community.
Some of the questions on the form are:
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The ARTfactory's transition marks a significant one for the area, as it is the only professional theatre company in the Greater Manassas area.
Talya Conroy, CEO of the ARTfactory, said paying actors is part of the organization's mission and the nonprofit was ready to take the leap.
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Wasson was the Youth Art Month Chair for the Virginia Art Education Association (VAEA), which takes place each year in March across the United States. Wasson is being recognized for her digital portfolio, which highlights various activities that took place during Youth Art Month across the Commonwealth.
According to a Prince William County Schools press release, Wasson's portfolio included many events and celebrations. Youth Art Month is often a way for art educators to showcase their students' artwork via festivals, social media posts or community events.
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