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Gar-Field Senior Gets $8,000 Scholarship

Published May 27, 2012 at 10:08AM | Updated May 31, 2012 at 8:34PM

Delegate Richard L. Anderson recently presented an “Emerging Leader Scholarship” (ELS) to Gar-Field High School graduating senior Kacey M. Adams. (Submitted photo)

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – On behalf of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and its Commandant of Cadets, U.S. Air Force Major General Randal D. Fullhart, Delegate Richard L. Anderson recently presented an “Emerging Leader Scholarship” (ELS) to Gar-Field High School graduating senior Kacey M. Adams. The setting was at the annual Gar-Field High School Senior Awards Night in front of several hundred of her friends, family, and classmates.

Del. Anderson was a member of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets during his time at Virginia Tech and graduated in 1979. He entered the U.S. Air Force that same year and retired in 2009 as a full colonel after 30 years in uniform.

Top Stafford Educators Honored

By Potomac Local News

Published May 24, 2012 at 4:00AM | Updated May 30, 2012 at 10:51AM

From left, Stafford County Public Schools Principal of the Year William Boatwright, of A.G. Wright Middle School, First Class Teacher of the Year Nicholas Kennedy, of Anthony Burns Elementary School. Assistant Principal of the Year Jeanna DeCarli, of North Stafford High School, and Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Nicholas Martino, of Mountain View High School. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Stafford’s top educators have been recognized by that’s county’s public school system, which awarded the Educator of the Year Award at a reception at Mountain View High School last week.

Principal of the Year: William Boatwright, A.G. Wright Middle School

Gar-Field High School Speak in New Videos

By Potomac Local News

Published May 22, 2012 at 9:46AM

(Photo: Prince William County Public Schools)

The videos feature IB Diploma students from three U.S. high schools discussing their inspiration for and experiences in the Diploma Programme.

Hats Off to Fred M. Lynn Middle School’s Chef Club

By Potomac Local News

Published May 18, 2012 at 7:49AM | Updated May 22, 2012 at 9:57AM

(Photo: Prince William County Public Schools)

With the clock ticking, the students had one hour to cook a meal to impress the judges; the pressure was on for all 15 PWCS middle schools in the first cook off to select the winning middle school chef club.

Occoquan School Board Member Resigns

By Potomac Local News

Published May 16, 2012 at 10:43PM | Updated July 16, 2012 at 12:34AM

Grant Lattin

Prince William County School Board Chairman Milton C. Johns learned of Grant Lattin’s resignation first through an email.

Lattin resigned his position as the Occoquan District School Board representative last night and could not immediately be reached for comment, but he told Johns he was resigning for personal reasons. His resignation follows that of former Neabsco District School Board member Julie Lucas in 2009.

Teachers Get Book Bonanza

By Potomac Local News

Published May 15, 2012 at 3:01PM

(Photo: Prince William County Public Schools)

It was a book bonanza for Potomac Middle School when Books for America hosted a book-giveaway event for teachers.

Woodbridge Girl Reports Sex Abuse after ‘Flirting’ Assembly

By Potomac Local News

Published May 9, 2012 at 8:01AM | Updated May 14, 2012 at 9:45AM

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – A female student reported she was inappropriately touched by a male student during class at Woodbridge Middle School.

The 12-year-old student went to the school’s guidance staff about noon last Wednesday, May 2, to report that a male student had touched her breasts, through her shirt, at least 30 times since the beginning of the school year, according to the victim’s father whose name is being witheld for the safety of the alleged victim.

Potomac High School Students Champion Debaters

By Potomac Local News

Published May 8, 2012 at 7:09AM

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — If you want to get your point across in any argument, take a cue from skilled debaters at Potomac High School. Two Potomac students have honed their research and speaking skills, composure, and competitive drive sufficiently to best the best at local, regional, state, and Collegiate National Invitationals.

It is no small feat to master the art of debate. Our country’s history is filled with stories of great debaters as far back as Colonial times; and students of ancient history and philosophy likely know well the works of great orators. Perhaps we will find the young standouts someday taking on a leadership role in the great debates about our nation.

Schools Want Changes in Potomac, Forest Park Boundaries

By Potomac Local News

Published May 2, 2012 at 7:30AM

Potomac Senior High School in Woodbridge. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — A community meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, May 14 at Graham Park Middle School to gain public input on proposed boundary changes to balance enrollment at Potomac and Forest Park high schools for the 2013-14 school year. The changes are expected to affect about 100 students for the first school year that the boundary change takes effect.

A public hearing on the proposed high school boundaries is slated for the June 13 School Board meeting at 7 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room, Kelly Leadership Center.

Middle School Cleared of Bomb Threat

By Potomac Local News

Published May 1, 2012 at 11:35AM | Updated May 1, 2012 at 5:03PM

UPDATE 5 p.m.
The all clear has been given at Rodney Thompson Middle School in Stafford County following a bomb scare today.

Stafford fire and rescue spokesman Mark Doyle said bomb-sniffing dogs entered the school at 75 Wapole Street and were alerted to one student’s locker. Authorities emptied the contents of the locker but no explosives were found.