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Stafford Schools Raise $27,000 to Fight Hunger

Published December 11, 2024 at 11:20AM | Updated December 13, 2024 at 9:56AM

Stafford County Public Schools (Stafford Schools) is pleased to announce the 14th annual Band Together to Fight Hunger, organized by Stafford County’s five high school marching bands, raised $27,593 and collected 3,778 pounds of food this year, equating to 58,333 meals for the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank. The culminating event featured individual performances by each marching band from Brooke Point, Colonial Forge, Mountain View, North Stafford, and Stafford High Schools. Nearly 400 student musicians performed in a combined finale, led by North Stafford High School Assistant Principal Brandon Neal, showcasing unity and talent while supporting local families in need.

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Stafford County School Board Advocates for Legislative Support on Key Education Issues

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2024 at 11:14AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:40PM

Elected leaders meet at Brooke Point High School on October 17, 2024 to discuss the Stafford County Public Schools legislative agenda. [Photo: Stafford schools]

The School Board’s legislative agenda underscores several issues:

1. Cost-of-Competing Adjustment (COCA): Stafford County receives only 25% of the COCA funding that neighboring Northern Virginia districts enjoy, despite facing similar cost-of-living and market conditions. The Board urged lawmakers to support full COCA funding to help Stafford attract and retain educators, noting a $10,000 average salary gap between teachers in Stafford and nearby districts.

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

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 22, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:40PM

Brooke Point High School [Photo: PTSO Facebook page]

Accreditation with Conditions Explained

During the October 8, 2024, Stafford School Board meeting, officials explained accreditation with conditions signals that while a school meets basic operational standards, it has significant shortcomings in academic performance that need to be addressed. These three schools earned a “Level 3” rating in at least one performance area, indicating performance “below standard.” According to Virginia’s accreditation system, schools at this level need targeted interventions.

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Sheriff’s Report: Bathroom Fight at Brooke Point High School, Vehicle Theft

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 11, 2024 at 10:21AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:40PM

Courage Lane, 10/8, 8:57 a.m. Deputy S.M. Craig responded to an assault. It was advised a female suspect assaulted the victim due to a previous eviction. Deputy Craig located the suspect and detained her without incident. She was charged with assault and battery and held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.

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Stafford school officials scrutinize ‘Power Hour’ following lockdown

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2024 at 2:33PM | Updated February 4, 2024 at 8:23AM

Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford County Public School officials are reviewing the division’s “Power Hour” lunch periods. High school students can walk around campus to have lunch with friends, study, meet teachers and guidance counselors, or attend workshops during these periods.

Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor said the power hour lunch was an idea introduced by students and allowed for the first time by the school division for the 2022-23 school year.