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LifeCare donates working ambulance to Brooke Point High School

Published April 14, 2024 at 4:52PM

Stafford County Public Schools press release: Brooke Point High School’s Community Health and Medical Professions (CHAMP) center is thrilled to announce the generous donation of an ambulance from LifeCare Medical Transport. This donation will enhance hands-on experiential learning opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare and emergency services.

“As a company deeply rooted in serving our community, we are honored to donate this ambulance to the CHAMP center at Brooke Point High School,” said Michael Russell, LifeCare’s Director of Communications. “We believe in investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals, and we are excited to see how this resource will empower students to pursue their passions and make a meaningful difference in the world.”

Stafford School Board adopts Provisional FY25 operating budget

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 12, 2024 at 1:20PM

Stafford County Public Schools press release: The Stafford County School Board adopted a $457.9M FY25 provisional operating budget during its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 9.

The provisional budget remains focused on correcting both the service and licensed staff salary scales through the Implementation of Phase I of the service scale correction, Phase III of the licensed scale correction, and correction of the instructional support scale.

Prince William County Public Schools breaks ground on new elementary school

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published April 12, 2024 at 1:16PM | Updated October 2, 2024 at 8:34AM

Prince William County officials joined the groundbreaking ceremony.

Prince William County Public Schools press release: Local elected officials joined Prince William County School Board members and Superintendent of Schools Dr. LaTanya D. McDade in a ceremony to celebrate the construction of “Woodbridge Area” Elementary School. The state-of-the-art school is scheduled to open for the 2025-26 school year at the corner of Route 1 and Prince William Parkway, near Fred Lynn Middle School.

“One of the commitments in our PWCS Vision 2025 Launching Thriving Futures Strategic Plan is positive climate and culture. There is no doubt that equitable access to new, state-of-the-art facilities positively impacts a school’s climate and culture,” shared Dr. McDade. “Prince William County Public Schools is committed to providing safe and welcoming facilities for students, families, staff and the community, and this new facility is one example of this commitment. ”

‘Woodbridge Area’ Elementary school holds groundbreaking ceremony

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 11, 2024 at 10:16AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:23PM

The newest addition to Prince William County Public Schools held its groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday April 11. The ‘Woodbridge Area’ Elementary school sits next to Fred Lynn’s Middle School at 1550 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge.

The ‘Woodbridge Area’ Elementary school was built to help with the overflow of students found at other Prince William County Elementary Schools. The school will serve 631 and have 3 different stories.

Virignia Public Schools Superintendent talks mental health at Grafton Village Elementary

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 9, 2024 at 2:27PM

Stafford County Public Schools press release: Dr. Lisa Coons, Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction, visited with students and staff at Grafton Village Elementary School (GVES) this morning.

During her visit, she engaged in discussions surrounding the importance of student mental health and addressing meaningful methods to battle chronic absenteeism, visited classrooms, and read Shelly Becker’s Even Superheroes Have a Bad Day to a second grade classroom.

Manassas schools propose calendar overhaul to enhance teacher development

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 4, 2024 at 2:48PM

Manassas City Public Schools has released recommendations for the 2024-2025 academic calendar. These recommendations focus on optimizing professional development opportunities for teachers while maintaining instructional integrity for students.

Under the guidance of Katy Keegan, Director of Professional Learning, and Dr. Ed Stephenson, Director of Instruction, the division proposes a broad range of professional learning needs across grade levels. For grades K-6, the emphasis is on literacy, including the Science of Reading through Canvas courses, new intervention programs, and individualized reading plans for grades K-3.

UMW extends enrollment deadline for first-year students

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 4, 2024 at 8:59AM

The University of Mary Washington has extended the enrollment deadline for admitted first-year undergraduate students to June 1, 2024, allowing an additional month for students and families to review financial aid.

Prince William teacher leaves behind $1 million to county public schools

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 4, 2024 at 8:53AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:23PM

Orlich

“Lillian Orlich, who served PWCS students for 64 years and passed away on March 7, 2024, left a $1 million donation to SPARK, the education foundation for PWCS. Known to thousands of students as Ms. O, Lillian Orlich is a true Prince William County legend in education. Orlich retired in 2017 at 89, after serving as a teacher and counselor. She spent all but three years at Osbourn High School in Manassas City and Osbourn Park High School in Prince William County,” the school division writes in a press release.

Grafton Village Elementary holds school-wide domino effect

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 2, 2024 at 9:50AM

Organized by the school outreach committee in collaboration with the GVES Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), this year’s drive surpassed expectations with overwhelming community support.

Read more in a Stafford County Public Schools press release:

Prince William County Public Schools seek new Student representatives for School Board

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 1, 2024 at 11:55AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:23PM

Fernanda Morante and Isabella Aversano, both 18, have served as student representatives to the Prince William County School Board. [Photo: PWCS]

Isabella Aversano and Fernanda Morante, both 18, serve as student representatives on the school board. They recently shared insights into their roles and experiences.

Aversano outlined the responsibilities of student representatives, stating, “The bare bones of our duties are to write remarks for each meeting and present those.” She emphasized the importance of gathering perspectives from all 14 high schools in the county through Senate meetings, where issues affecting students are discussed.