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Stafford schools administrator to lead Frederick County Schools

Published January 27, 2023 at 8:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:42AM

Stafford County Public Schools congratulated Dr. George Hummer for his selection as the new Superintendent of Frederick County Public Schools, a role he will begin on January 30, 2023. During a Frederick County School Board meeting this week, Hummer was appointed to the position.

“Dr. Hummer has demonstrated a passion for serving students and standardizing practices for students with disabilities,” said Stafford Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor. “Frederick County is gaining a student-focused leader that will affect incredible change in his new role. We wish him well in this well-deserved new position.”

Lillie Jessie won’t seek 4th school board term; husband wants to replace her

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Published January 27, 2023 at 7:00AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:27PM

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Police surround Manassas-area high school after bomb threat

By Potomac Local News

Published January 26, 2023 at 1:35PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:27PM

Updated 5:30 p.m. — Prince William police found no bomb at Unity Reed High School after someone threatened to bring an explosive to the school at 8820 Rixlew Lane, near Manassas Mall, just before 1 p.m. today.

The school division placed Unity Reed (formerly Stonewall Jackson Senior High School) into secure the building mode, meaning no one enters or exits. After police called all-clear, officers assisted in dismissing students.

Stafford High School Assistant Principal Benjamin Diggs top in state

By Deshaun Jefferson

Published January 24, 2023 at 10:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:42AM

Stafford High School Assistant Principal Benjamin Diggs has been named the 2023 Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal of Virginia by a panel of school leaders representing the Principal Awards Committee of the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP).

“Mr. Diggs embodies the spirit of our learning community,” said Stafford Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor. “He is an exceptional leader, strong administrator, and sincere role model for students and staff. In addition to supporting others, he continually seeks personal growth opportunities in our school system. We are proud of him, and congratulate him on this truly worthy designation.”

MLK student orators deliver nonviolence message

By Bekah Whittacre

Published January 23, 2023 at 8:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:42AM

Prince William County Public Schools student talent was displayed at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Youth Oratorical Competition, and Program held virtually on January 16, 2023.

The event is held each year on the MLK holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sponsored by the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (PWCAC-DST), the student speeches are one component of the celebration, now in its 38th year. The MLK Community Choir, made up of students in grades K-12, added thematic musical selections for the program.

Spanberger tours Germanna campus science buidling

By Bekah Whittacre

Published January 20, 2023 at 2:48PM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:42AM

On Thursday, January 19, 2023, Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) toured Germanna Community College’s Virtual Hospital at its Locust Grove Campus in Orange County.

In December, she secured $251,000 to purchase equipment for the Robert C. O’Neill Wellness Clinic. The clinic will be part of a new Frank and Nancy Turnage Health Sciences Building at the Locust Grove Campus.

Stafford schools failed to notify students of National Merit commendations

By Potomac Local News

Published January 20, 2023 at 1:03PM

Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford County is now on the list of public school divisions that admits to not informing students of their National Merit Scholarship award.

Six students at Mountain View High School were not told about their recognition in time to file college applications. The school principal notified the school system administration about the error.

Prince William issues apology after it failed to tell students about National Merit award

By Potomac Local News

Published January 19, 2023 at 11:58AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:27PM

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Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. LaTayna McDade issued a statement after administrators at Battlefield, Colgan, Forest Park, and Patriots failed to tell 28 students they received letters of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program.

While the students do not qualify for the scholarship, many students use the commendation letters on college applications. The school division said it learned about the error on Tuesday, January 16 when the original number of county high school students believed to have not been notified was 16.

Manassas non-profit donates 300 books to SPARK foundation

By Deshaun Jefferson

Published January 19, 2023 at 8:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:42AM

Didlake raised money for the books through donations to the Toys for Tots Literacy Program at its The UPS Store franchises.

“SPARK, the education foundation for PWCS, is grateful for the wonderful donation of books from Didlake and The UPS Stores. It is support from community partners such as these that allow our foundation to continue to provide invaluable resources to our education community here at Prince William County Public Schools,” said Dawn Davis, Executive Director of SPARK, after accepting the books from Joe Diaz, Didlake COO, and April Chervenka, Business Manager of The UPS Stores for Didlake. SPARK engages community partners to fund and promote initiatives that enhance educational excellence.

4 Prince William high schools failed to notify students of merit awards

By Potomac Local News

Published January 17, 2023 at 6:01PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:27PM

Updated 12:45 p.m. January 18, 2023 — The number of Prince William County high schools that failed to notify students they were the recipients of National Merit recognition in time for the college application process grew to four.

According to county schools spokeswoman Diana Gulotta, Battlefield, Colgan, Forest Park, and Patriots high schools failed to tell a combined 28 students they received letters of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program.