“Due to the current winter weather advisory & anticipated adverse weather conditions, Stafford Schools will be closed on Dec 5,” Stafford County Public Schools announced. “All activities & events scheduled for Friday are cancelled.”
The division cited hazardous forecasts as the reason for the closure, affecting all school operations and extracurricular events planned for Friday.
“Stafford Schools will operate ON TIME on Tuesday, December 2.” — Stafford County Public Schools announced. “Please dress warmly and drive appropriately in rainy weather. We look forward to seeing everyone this morning.”
Forecasts from the National Weather Service and regional weather forecasters, however, suggest that while our area will primarily see rain from the storm, a lingering wintry mix over the western and northern suburbs could produce slick spots early this morning — even reaching toward the I-95 corridor.
“When we went 0-10 in [2023], that was rock bottom,” Fredericksburg Free Press reported. “It was the most humbling experience ever. But we’ve built this thing from the ground up, brick by brick. I feel as proud as a newborn father watching the hard work these kids have put in start to pay off.” “Our goal from the beginning has been state title or bust. I wholeheartedly believe no other team in the state can beat us. The only way we lose is if we beat ourselves, and I’ve continued to preach that to the guys.”
North Stafford secured a 49–33 victory over Woodbridge in the Region 6B championship game, earning its first regional title since 2019 and advancing to host West Springfield in the Class 6 state semifinals next Saturday at 2 p.m. The Wolverines tallied 414 yards of offense, forced six turnovers, and delivered two defensive touchdowns to seal the win.
“The black-box theater awaits student thespians, their lines memorized, spouting high school drama,” Fredericksburg Free Press reported. “And the band and locker rooms stand ready for the sounds of Friday night football victories.” “Hartwood High School, one of three new schools Stafford is opening next fall, is coming along, on schedule and within budget,” the publication added.
The update came during a recent media tour and a presentation to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, where officials said the school remains on track to open for students next year.
“Chart Your Future is an integral part of our Strategic Plan, ensuring every student has a clear plan toward being employed, enlisted, or enrolled after graduation,” Stafford County Public Schools stated. “This event provides an important opportunity for students to explore their options and take practical steps toward what comes next.”
Stafford County Public Schools welcomed more than 2,400 juniors and seniors to the Fredericksburg Convention Center for its 4th Annual Chart Your Future Expo, the first to include juniors. Students from all five high schools and the Phoenix Center connected with 100 career-clustered exhibitors, exploring enrollment, enlistment, and employment pathways.
Public schools across Prince William, Stafford, Fredericksburg, and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park will be closed for Thanksgiving break from Wednesday, November 26, through Friday, November 28, 2025.
In Prince William County, all schools and offices will be closed to the public during the break. The full announcement is available on the Prince William County Public Schools website.
The Prince William County School (PWCS) Board is considering its calendar options for the 2026-2027 school year.
In its most recent Nov. 18 meeting, the School Board heard about the four options on the table for the 2026-27 school year, each with its own quirks.
“Revealed no evidence of inappropriate, unsportsmanlike or unethical behavior by the Battlefield High School parent volunteers serving on the line-to-gain crew during the game,” InsideNoVa reported. The letter added that “there is no indication or evidence of communication between the volunteers, coaches, or players.”
Forest Park staff discovered the headsets late in the third quarter of the Nov. 14 quarterfinal, prompting Battlefield to replace the crew. While headset use by chain crews is a rule violation, investigators determined no competitive advantage or improper communication occurred. The Class 6, Region B semifinals are set for Friday, with North Stafford traveling to Battlefield for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
“We now have 45.7% of all graduates earning post graduate credentials and 65% of career and technical education (CTE) graduates earning one or more college or career credentials,” Dr. McDade reported. “To date, PWCS has the highest entry-level teacher salary in Northern Virginia.”
During the Nov. 18 School Board meeting, Dr. McDade outlined gains including a 94.8% graduation rate, reductions in absenteeism and dropout rates, improved SOL pass rates, expanded CTE opportunities, and major compensation increases to strengthen teacher recruitment and retention. She also introduced PWCS Elevate 2030, the next strategic plan focusing on global competency, personalized learning, and teacher empowerment.
