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Prince William County Community Foundation Prepares for Fourth Annual Back-to-School Bash: 3,000 Backpacks and Counting

By Kelly Sienkowski

School may not even be out for the summer, but some in the community are already planning what children will need when they return to class in August.

The Prince William County Community Foundation (PWCCF) is gearing up for its fourth annual Back-to-School Community Event, anticipated to attract as many as 8,000 attendees, a significant increase from last year’s 6,000. This year’s event, scheduled for August 3, 2024, at Unity Reed High School near Manassas, will feature a substantial giveaway of over 3,000 backpacks filled with school supplies, up from 2,500 last year.

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Man, 18, charged with malicious wounding

By Uriah Kiser
File photo of police lights
Photo: Scott Rodgerson / Unsplash

According to police reports, officers were called to the scene at 11:44 p.m. after receiving reports of an assault. The investigation revealed that the confrontation began as a verbal altercation during a sporting activity and escalated. [Redacted], identified as the accused, grabbed the 17-year-old victim, scratched his neck, and initially separated.

However, the dispute continued, resulting in [Redacted] re-engaging and striking the victim multiple times in the face, police reports state. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed due to his age, received treatment at an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

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Dale City, Mullen elementary schools named 2024 Green Ribbon Schools

By Caitlyn Meisner

The U.S. Department of Education has recognized Dale City and Mullen Elementary Schools as 2024 Green Ribbon Schools, making them the only two schools in Virginia to receive the honor.

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Prince William Co. schools removes speech pathologist because he ‘sides with the parents’

By Kelly Sienkowski
7News obtained an email revealing Prince William County Public Schools removed Dr. Jay Lucker from its list of speech language pathologists because he "sides with the parents." (7News)

“7News On Your Side has obtained an email revealing Prince William County Public Schools removed a speech-language pathologist from their list of evaluators because he “sides with the parents.”, reports ABC7 News.

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Merianne Jensen, rising star in Prince William County GOP, pledges to energize party and amplify community voices

By Uriah Kiser
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Merianne Jensen, the newly appointed Vice Chair of the Prince William County Republican Committee, discussed her journey into politics and outlined her plans to invigorate the local Republican Party and secure victories in upcoming elections.

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Antisemitic symbols found at schools prompt investigation, outcry

By Uriah Kiser
Benton Middle School near Dale City [Photo: Benton Middle School PTO Facebook page]

So far, no officials have shown the images. Benton Middle School’s principal Jerri Piacesi posted this message to social media:

We are writing to inform you that graffiti including antisemitic symbols were found on school grounds at both Benton Middle School and Coles Elementary School. We have no reason to believe our schools or students are in any danger. However, we are committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment.

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‘Woodbridge Area’ Elementary school holds groundbreaking ceremony

By Amelia Breeden

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.

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

By Uriah Kiser
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“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.

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

By Uriah Kiser
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.

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$2 billion schools budget incudes raises, 125 new teacher assistants

By Potomac Local News
Photo: Prince William County Public Schools

The Prince William County School Board approved a $2 billion budget during its meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The FY 2025 budget starts July 1, 2024. Superintendent Dr. LaTanya D. McDade’s budget will give employees an average pay increase of 6%.

The division will also add 125 new teacher assistants serving students with special needs, 23 kindergarten teacher assistants, 16 reading specialists, and a stipend for Individualized Education Plans (IEP) case managers.

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