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UMW fall open houses to spotlight Honors Program and STEM opportunities

Published October 15, 2025 at 6:30PM

The University of Mary Washington is opening its doors to prospective students this fall with two special open house events highlighting its acclaimed Honors Program and growing opportunities in STEM and STEAM fields.

The first open house, scheduled for Saturday, October 18, will focus on UMW’s Honors Program, which emphasizes creativity, leadership, and academic rigor across disciplines. Attendees will meet honors faculty and students, tour residence halls, and learn how the program supports high-achieving students through research, mentorship, and community engagement.

Cease-and-Desist Letter Shows Tredennick Felt Threatened; PWCS Denies Her Security Request After Confrontation

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 15, 2025 at 3:00PM

Prince William County School Board member Erica Tredennick says Prince William County Public Schools denied her request to bring a personal security aide to a recent division event following her confrontation with Vice Chair Tracy Blake on October 1, 2025.

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Data centers drive Stafford’s 2026–27 career program overhaul

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 15, 2025 at 1:30PM | Updated October 15, 2025 at 5:08PM

Stafford County School Board

Stafford County Public Schools unveiled sweeping curriculum updates for 2026–27, featuring two new specialty centers, major state-mandated changes to career and technical education, and a redesigned program for English learners.

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Emails Show PWCS Braced for Turning Point USA Club Debate Before Board Clash

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 14, 2025 at 3:00PM

A screenshot shows a Google Form titled “Petition for the Removal of TPUSA from Patriot High School,” which circulated among students in late September 2025. The petition asked participants whether they supported removing the proposed Turning Point USA chapter from the school.

Internal correspondence within Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) shows that senior division officials were aware of and actively discussed the potential for controversy surrounding the establishment of a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) student club before the October 1, 2025, School Board meeting.

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14th High School’s Future, Possible School Board Member Censure: Big Night Looms for Prince William School Board

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 13, 2025 at 2:00PM

Prince William County School Board Vice Chair Tracy Blake, accused of intimidating a colleague after an October 1 meeting, appears in a School Board video visiting students earlier this year.

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Under fire for payroll, bus delays, and spending, Fredericksburg School Board promises reforms

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 9, 2025 at 3:00PM

Facing public criticism over travel spending, payroll questions, and chaotic school bus delays, the Fredericksburg City School Board says it plans to rebuild trust and improve transparency through a December workshop focused on ethics, teamwork, and accountability.

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Six Prince William students named 2026 National Merit semifinalists

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 8, 2025 at 4:47PM

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has named six current Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) students as 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists.

The six PWCS students are:

Parents raise concerns over student privacy, AI app, and online safety in Fredericksburg schools

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 8, 2025 at 1:30PM

Parents are raising concerns about how Fredericksburg City Public Schools utilizes technology to support students, warning that new digital tools intended to help could also compromise children’s privacy and safety.

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Osbourn High’s Victoria Ingram named National Merit Semifinalist

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 8, 2025 at 11:15AM

Osbourn High School. [Courtesy of Homes.com]

Ingram was surprised with the honor during a recent celebration at Osbourn, attended by school administrators, Superintendent Dr. Kevin Newman, members of the School Board, and her family. Principal Dr. Jennifer Chapman praised Ingram as one of the school’s most dedicated and future-focused students.

The National Merit Scholarship Program is a prestigious academic competition that began in 1955. Students enter the program by taking the PSAT/NMSQT as juniors; over 1.3 million students from 20,000 U.S. high schools competed this year. Only about 16,000 earn Semifinalist status.

Rehm returns to Fredericksburg school board to fill vacant Ward 3 seat

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 8, 2025 at 11:00AM

Elizabeth Rehm is returning to the Fredericksburg City Public Schools board after being unanimously appointed to fill the Ward 3 seat vacated by Jennifer Boyd. The appointment was made during the board’s meeting on October 6, and Rehm will serve through the end of 2025.

Rehm brings more than nine years of experience, having previously served on the board from 2012 to 2021. Her return offers stability and familiarity during a time of continued growth for the school division, officials said.