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Fredericksburg City Public Schools Cancels Classes Due to Winter Storm

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) has announced that all schools will be closed on Monday, January 6, due to the impending winter storm expected to bring heavy snowfall and hazardous conditions to the area. The announcement was made on the school division’s official account on X, formerly Twitter.

“Fredericksburg City Public Schools will extend winter break by one day. This means all buildings will be closed on Monday, January 6. Tuesday, January 7, will be a staff workday. Students will report to school on Wednesday, January 8,” the statement read.

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University of Mary Washington Closed for January 6 Due to Winter Storm

By Uriah Kiser
University of Mary Washington [Photo: Univesity of Mary Washington Facebook page]

Regular classes will begin on Monday, January 13. In an earlier version of this post, we incorrectly reported that classes would be canceled on Monday, January 6.

The Sunday, January 5, 2024 message stated:

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King George County Schools Cancel Classes for January 6 Due to Weather

By Uriah Kiser

King George County Public Schools announced that all schools in the division will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, in anticipation of inclement weather. The announcement was made via X, formerly known as Twitter, citing concerns for the safety of students and staff.

The message stated:

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Stafford County Public Schools Cancels Classes for Monday, January 6, Due to Winter Weather

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) has announced the closure of all schools and buildings for Monday, January 6, 2025, due to the forecast of snow and ice overnight. This decision also extends to canceling all activities and events scheduled for Monday.

SCPS, one of Virginia’s largest school divisions, serves approximately 31,000 students across 33 schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools. The division emphasized that safety remains the top priority, urging residents to stay off the roads if possible.

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Stafford County Public Schools Career Pathways Program: Exploring Future Careers for Students

By Uriah Kiser

The Stafford County Public Schools Career Pathways Program creates new opportunities for students to explore career possibilities, acquire real-world skills, and prepare for workforce or higher education success.

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Prince William, Manassas City Schools Partner with 24/7 Tutoring Service

By Caitlyn Meisner
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Manassas City Schools to Partner with Outside Tutoring Service Starting in January

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First Quarter Chronic Absenteeism Rises in Prince William Schools

By Caitlyn Meisner
Chronic absenteeism has risen since the start of the 2023-2024 school year in Prince William County Schools. [Chart courtesy of PWCS]

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Mary Williams Elementary Receives State Security Grant

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Drew Rebuild Talks Continue: School Board Reviews Community Feedback Study Results

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Public Schools is moving forward with the planned rebuild of Drew Middle School, incorporating extensive community feedback into the design process.

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