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Prince William Theater Teachers Fight New Stage Rules

Published February 25, 2026 at 3:00PM | Updated February 26, 2026 at 8:37AM

ARTfactory Wind River Theater

Prince William County officials defended new permitting rules for school theater stages after teachers and students raised concerns at a School Board meeting on February 18.

The controversy stems from a January 13, 2026, memorandum issued by Prince William County Risk Management, enforced through the county permitting office. It mandates county permits, structural reviews by licensed engineers or contractors, and a four- to six-month approval timeline for any temporary theatrical stage or platform exceeding 16½ inches in height or 120 square feet in area, particularly when supporting 10 or more people.

PWCS Proposes $2.1 Billion FY27 Budget

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 24, 2026 at 11:00AM

Prince William County Schools Superintendent LaTanya McDade. [Courtesy of PWCS on X]

Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. LaTanya McDade presented a proposed $2.1 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget to the School Board, featuring significant staff pay increases and new strategic investments amid declining enrollment.

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Prince William School Board Backs Student Protest Rights

By Mauriah Church-Barbour

Published February 23, 2026 at 2:00PM

Prince William County School Board

The Prince William County School Board affirmed students’ First Amendment rights to peaceful protest during its February 18, 2026, meeting in Prince William County.

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Weather Prompts School Schedule Changes

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 22, 2026 at 6:39PM | Updated February 23, 2026 at 7:30AM

Multiple school divisions in Prince William County, Fairfax County, Manassas, Manassas Park, and surrounding areas closed schools Monday, February 23, 2026, as heavy snow accumulated overnight, while others maintained delays.

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City Schools Seek 7 Percent Pay Raise

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 13, 2026 at 11:00AM

Fredericksburg City Public Schools has proposed a $68.4 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027, a 5.8% increase, as the division works to address ongoing academic gaps highlighted in its latest Standards of Learning results.

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Stafford Schools Seek New Construction Bonds

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 9, 2026 at 10:23AM

Stafford County Public Schools Alvin York Bandy Complex, the headquarters of the school division.

The Stafford County School Board will consider a resolution on Tuesday seeking authorization for future school construction bonds.

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Stafford Schools Opening ON TIME (Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026)

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 4, 2026 at 4:45PM | Updated February 5, 2026 at 2:44PM

Several school divisions across Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg region will operate on modified schedules on Thursday as crews continue to address lingering snow and ice from the January 25, 2026, ice storm. One division plans a full return to normal operations, while others will open with delays. Some systems have not yet announced a decision.

Stafford Schools Seek More County Funds

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 3, 2026 at 1:00PM | Updated February 3, 2026 at 8:35PM

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Stafford County Public Schools leaders began the FY27 budget process with a funding request that would require additional county support to operate new schools and raise employee pay.

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School Delays And Closures Tuesday Feb 3

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2026 at 6:27PM

Several school divisions across Prince William County and the Fredericksburg region announced delays or remote learning for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, due to lingering road and sidewalk conditions.

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Scholarships Open For Area High School Seniors

By Mauriah Church-Barbour

Published February 2, 2026 at 6:03PM

The New Dominion Section of the National Council of Negro Women is offering four scholarship opportunities to graduating high school seniors in the region, according to a press release.

The scholarships are open to students living in western Fairfax, western Prince William, Loudoun, and Fauquier counties. The organization serves students across these areas through its education and community programs.

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