By URIAH KISER
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – In the nation’s seventh wealthiest county Tuesday night, officials from county government and schools went back and forth over how much money to invest into education.
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Schools
Gainesville District Supervisor Peter Candland has requested the Board of County Supervisors explore expanding their revenue sharing agreement to increase funding for schools.
Submitted News
Brooke Point High School students dressed in Blue on March 1 for National dress in Blue day for Colon Cancer Awareness. Freshman Danielle Cornwell, whose father battled with stage IV colon cancer, is leading the charge at her school this March along with the school’s Learn & Serve program.
A 9-year-old Dumfries boy was suspended for two days after making threats against a girl — but due to budget cuts, he’s missed more than a month of school.
By URIAH KISER
NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — In the event of a school shooting, it can be survival of the fittest.
Despite cuts in funding to schools and central office, Prince William County teachers will still receive raises in the adjusted school budget.
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By KEITH WALKER
For Potomac Local News
STAFFORD, Va. — Prospects of extra money going to Stafford County schools next year doesn’t look promising.
Chairman At-large Milt Johns spoke in favor of the pool as part of the 12th high school at the Mar. 13 Prince William County School Board meeting, while many concerned citizens weighed in during citizens’ time.
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Stafford High School won a statewide competition aimed at getting drivers to buckle up and drive sober.
A second high school in the county also was recognized by competition judges.
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Update 8 a.m.
All Manassas Park Public Schools are closed today.