Schools - Page 17 of 206 - Potomac Local News

Debate Over Armed Security in PWCS Elementary Schools Intensifies

Published March 5, 2025 at 10:22PM

The discussion over school security in Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) is intensifying as parents and advocacy groups push for armed security personnel in elementary schools, particularly in overcrowded schools like Covington-Harper Elementary School near Dumfries.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

History, Curriculum to be Incorporated into New Jennie Dean Design

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published March 5, 2025 at 6:00AM | Updated March 5, 2025 at 4:50PM

A rendering of the new Jennie Dean Elementary School, memorializing the namesake of the school in a hallway. [Courtesy of Manassas City Public Schools]

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today! Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

Prince William County School Board Chairman Stands Against Federal Push to End DEI Practices

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 28, 2025 at 2:52PM | Updated February 28, 2025 at 3:14PM

Prince William County School Board Chairman At-large Dr. Babur Lateef [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

Prince William County School Board Chairman At-large Dr. Babur Lateef is speaking out against efforts to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS).

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

Stafford County School Board Approves $503M FY2026 Budget

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 26, 2025 at 2:06PM | Updated February 26, 2025 at 5:35PM

Stafford County School Board members pose with division employees in honor of School Board Clerk Appreciation Week. [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools Facebook page]

In a unanimous vote, the Stafford County School Board approved a $503.1 million budget request for Fiscal Year 2026 following a lengthy discussion and public hearing that brought passionate testimony from teachers, parents, and community members.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

Manassas Schools Propose Cutting Services to Balance Budget

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published February 26, 2025 at 12:38PM | Updated February 26, 2025 at 4:19PM

Manassas City Public Schools is funded mostly by state aid. [Courtesy of MCPS]

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today! Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

Stafford Schools Welcome New Leadership: Principals for New Schools and a Transportation Director

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 25, 2025 at 7:00AM | Updated February 25, 2025 at 3:21PM

Raybold

Stafford County Public Schools are ushering in a new era of leadership, announcing the appointment of several new principals, including the founding principals of two new elementary schools.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

What’s on the Agenda? Stafford Supervisors, School Board Meetings Set for Tuesday, February 25

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published February 24, 2025 at 2:00PM | Updated February 24, 2025 at 7:45PM

Stafford County’s Board of Supervisors and School Board will hold their respective meetings on Tuesday, February 25. Both meetings will be streamed live, with agendas available online.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.

Williams Snubs Tredinnick in Black History Month Statement, Sparks Outcry

By Alan Gloss

Published February 23, 2025 at 11:34PM

Williams [Photo: Alan Gloss]

The February 19, 2025, Prince William County School Board meeting devolved into a shouting match between board members Loree Williams of Woodbridge and Erica Tredinnick of Brentsville. Williams refused to acknowledge Tredinnick as a black woman as part of her Black History Month statement.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

Stafford County to Hold Public Hearing on FY26 School Budget Amid Funding Debate

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 20, 2025 at 8:00AM

Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) will hold a public hearing on its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

Public School Closures for February 20, 2025

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 19, 2025 at 5:47PM

A winter storm bringing snow and strong winds will force schools in Stafford County, Fredericksburg City, and Spotsylvania County to close on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Stafford County Public Schools will be closed, with all 12-month staff operating on a two-hour delay. As a result of this closure, Friday, March 21, 2025, will now be a regular, full instructional day for students to make up for the lost classroom time.