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Prince William police: “Unlawful Filming on School Grounds – On December 4, the School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to Hylton High School located at 14051 Spriggs Road in Woodbridge concluded an investigation into an inappropriate picture taken on school grounds. The investigation revealed on November 20 at approximately 1:30 p.m., a male student, identified as the accused, took an inappropriate photo of another juvenile male student while in a school restroom.”

“The accused later posted the photo to a social media app where another student saw the photo and notified a teacher. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as a 15-year-old male juvenile, was arrested. Arrested on December 4: [Juvenile] A 15-year-old male juvenile of Woodbridge. Charged with unlawful filming. Court Date: Pending | Status: Held at the Juvenile Detention Center.”


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Prince William police: “Aggravated Assault | Firing Projectiles at an Occupied Vehicle – On December 8 at 2:41 p.m., officers responded to the area of Harbor Drive and Colby Drive in Woodbridge to investigate reports of injury and property damage from BB projectiles. The investigation revealed two occupied Prince William County Public School buses were struck by BB projectiles in the above area. Windows were damaged on both buses and one occupant sustained a cut from the broken glass. No additional injuries were reported. Additionally, a female juvenile and a male juvenile, both 17 years of age, were walking separately in the area of Old Bridge Road and Oakwood Drive when they were also struck by BB projectiles. Both juveniles were treated for non-life threatening injuries. Officers searched the area for the suspect(s), who were not located. No additional injuries or property damage were reported. The investigation continues.”

 


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“The Prince William County School Board adopted an amendment at its Dec. 5 meeting that will revise its policy on naming schools and other facilities,”


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“Board members on Dec. 5 supported a revised version of an amendment proposed at the board’s last meeting; the revision was based on public comments and remarks submitted by board members.”


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Prince William County Public Schools: “The Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) selected 13 Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) students to perform in the 2023 VMEA Senior Honors Choir at the VMEA annual conference held recently.”

“PWCS is proud to have these exceptionally talented seniors represent our school division at this year’s VMEA honors choir,” said Michelle Milligan, administrative coordinator of the arts in PWCS. “Thank you to our dedicated teachers, students, parents, and community supporters, and congratulations to these students on your successful achievement in music that is being recognized and celebrated at the state level.”


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The Prince William County Board of Suepervisors and School Board will hold swearing-in ceremonies.

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A Patriot High School student was struck by a car driven by another student in front of Marsteller Middle School on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.

A 17-year-old driver struck a 16-year-old boy who was walking outside the middle school about a mile from Patriot High, 10504 Kettle Run Road in Nokesville.


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“In elementary schools, we are seeing improvement in reading levels, specifically a 5% increase in our Phonological Awareness Literacy Screenings (PALS), a comprehensive assessment of young children’s knowledge of the important literacy fundamentals that are predictive of future reading success,” reports Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. LaTanya McDade.

“Also, earlier this week, the School Board voted on the 2024-25 school calendar. Option A was selected in alignment with the community and staff survey results. As a reminder, Option A provides a full two weeks at winter break and a teacher workday following spring break. The 2024-25 school calendar’s first day of school for students will be August 19, 2024.”


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Encouraging data in Prince William County Public Schools highlights improvements in chronic absenteeism and elementary school reading grades.

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