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Stafford Schools earns American Heart Association’s Heart of Gold award

By Madina Habib

Stafford Schools: “The American Heart Association presented Stafford County Public Schools with the Heart of Gold School District award for its participation in the school-based Kids Heart Challenge program. The division is the largest in Virginia with 100 percent participation in the program.”

“I am so proud to partner with the American Heart Association and help lead the state in offering lifesaving programs to every student and every family in our community,” said Dr. Thomas W. Taylor, Stafford Schools Superintendent. The Kids Heart Challenge & American Heart Challenge programs provide instruction in the Warning Signs of Stroke and the Steps to Hands-Only CPR; two critical skills that absolutely save lives.”

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Prince William students win Cappies

By Amelia Breeden

Prince William County Public Schools: “Congratulations are in order for the students in Prince William County Public Schools who were nominated and recognized in this year’s Cappie awards, the region’s elite recognition program for high school theatre productions.”

“Congratulations to the following PWCS students: Khailah Schroeter, senior at Osbourn Park High School, won best Comic Actor in a Female Role in a Musical for her role of Karen Smith in the school presentation of ‘Mean Girls High School Version’.”

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Brescia calls for changes to Manassas schools grading scale

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas School Board member Sara Brescia is asking for a public discussion about public schools’ grading policy.

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Occoquan Elementary students win Michael & Sons jingle contest

By Amelia Breeden

Prince William County Public Schools: “Third-grade students at Occoquan Elementary School took home a big prize in the Michael & Sons jingle contest.”

“This annual competition is open to students from Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington D.C. This year, there were almost 50 elementary schools that entered. Judging was based off social media engagement – likes, shares, and comments, with each one counting as one vote.”

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School Board members noncommittal about capital projects 

By Uriah Kiser
Trailers at Park Ridge Elementary School in North Stafford

The Stafford County School Board is working on its Capital Improvement Plan for the 2025 budget year.

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Audit indicates Virginia K-12 schools underfunded

By Uriah Kiser

The Center Square: “A report released Monday indicates Virginia’s K-12 education system has received inadequate state funding for years — and Republicans and Democrats are blaming each other for the results.”

“The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission staff reviewed Virginia’s K-12 funding formula – the mechanism used to determine the state’s education budget – upon being directed to do so by the 2021 General Assembly and shared its findings and recommendations in the report.”

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Police capture final 2 teenage suspects in Freedom HS robbery

By Amelia Breeden

Prince William County Police Department: Strong-Arm Robbery on School Grounds *ARRESTS – “The two remaining suspects sought in connection to the robbery that was reported to have occurred at Freedom High School located at 15201 Neabsco Mills Rd. in Woodbridge (22191) on June 14, were arrested.”

“The suspect, identified as Jerome Okine AMARTEY, was taken into custody on July 6 and the other suspect, identified as a 17-year-old male juvenile, was taken into custody on July 10, both without incident.”

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Sylvan Learning Center hosts school supply drive for Stafford students

By Amelia Breeden
Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

Press Release: “Sylvan Learning Center is excited to announce its school supply drive to support the children and families within the local community.”

“The drive will take place during the month of July and all donations will be used to help students in the Stafford community.

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NOVEC awards $22,500 in scholarships to local students

By Madina Habib

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative: “Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) awarded $1,500 scholarships to 14 area high school seniors in May. An independent panel of judges evaluated applicants on their academic records, community involvement, work experience, demonstrated leadership, recommendations, and essays.”

“Judges also recognized Alexis Francis, of Prince William County, as the most outstanding student among the group of recipients. She received an additional $1,500 as the winner of the J. Manley Garber Scholarship, named for the late NOVEC Board of Directors chairman. Francis plans to attend Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Virginia.”

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