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Osbourn High’s CTE Program Shines, New Expansion Plans on the Horizon

By Potomac Local News

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Osbourn High School is a shining example of how Manassas City Public Schools are preparing students for both college and careers by offering practical, hands-on learning experiences.

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Manassas City Public Schools Struggle with Declining SOL Scores and Controversial Grading Policies

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Manassas City Public Schools face increased scrutiny over falling student performance and a contentious grading policy as the November election approaches.

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Manassas City Schools Face Behavioral Challenges, Teacher Turnover, and Lingering Impacts of COVID-19

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Note Containing Threat Passed Among Students at North Stafford High School, Investigation Ongoing

By Uriah Kiser

On Wednesday, October 23, a note containing a threat of bodily harm was found at North Stafford High School, located at 839 Garrisonville Road.

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Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Gains in Stafford Schools

By Uriah Kiser
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Stafford County Public Schools saw significant growth in both Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment participation during the 2023–2024 academic year, continuing their efforts to offer more rigorous academic options and improve student outcomes.

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Prince William Schools Celebrate Excellence: T. Clay Wood Receives Blue Ribbon, National Merit Scholars Recognized

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) had much to celebrate at the October 16, 2024, school board meeting.

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Prince William County Schools Grapple with Overcrowding: Covington-Harper Elementary Faces Redistricting Proposal

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County School Board is addressing a growing concern about student overcrowding, particularly at Covington-Harper Elementary School near Dumfries, where eight trailers are being used to accommodate the rising number of students.

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Three Stafford Schools Face Accreditation Challenges Amid Performance Issues: District Prepares for State’s New Accountability System

By Uriah Kiser
Brooke Point High School [Photo: PTSO Facebook page]

Three Stafford County schools—Brooke Point High School, H.H. Poole Middle School, and Stafford Middle School—are currently accredited with conditions due to low academic performance in key areas, as discussed during the latest Stafford County School Board meeting.

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Dual Credit Program Coming to Prince William County Schools

By Caitlyn Meisner
Northern Virginia Community College Woodbridge Campus

Inside NOVA: “Some Prince William County students will soon be able to earn college credits at Northern Virginia Community College after the launch of the Collegiate High School program.

The program allows high school students to take college courses on NOVA’s college campus and earn credits while completing their high school education, according to a Prince William school system news release.”

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Metal Detectors: Prince William County Schools See Dramatic Drop in Weapons on Campus 

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County Schools (PWCS) continues to focus on student and staff safety with a comprehensive security approach that blends advanced technology, leadership development, and a new Security Operations Center.

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