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Area Schools Set for Winter Break

By Aya Karouane
Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

Winter Break is almost here in the Potomac region, here are the dates for the schools in our area.

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Prince William County School Board Approves New Cell Phone Policy Amidst Debate

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County Schools Superintendent Dr. LaTanya McDade reads to students at Haymarket Elementary School. [Photo: Prince William County Public Schools]

In a packed meeting on December 4, 2024, the Prince William County School Board approved a new cell phone policy, limiting students’ access to personal devices during instructional hours.

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Potomac High School Senior Places At National Business Competition

By Aya Karouane
Juliocesar Flores [Image: Prince William County Public Schools]

Juliocesar Flores, a senior at Potomac High School, achieved success in regional and state FBLA competitions and earned second place at the National Leadership Conference. He attributes his accomplishments to the guidance of his teacher, Felix Sandy, and the skills gained through FBLA as he prepares to pursue a career in business.

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Sexual Assault Investigation Underway at Osbourn Park High School

By Potomac Local News

Authorities have launched an investigation following a report of a sexual assault that occurred earlier this school year at Osbourn Park High School.

The incident, which reportedly occurred within a school bathroom during the first two weeks of the academic year, was disclosed to police and school officials on November 15, prompting an immediate response.

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Prince William School System Poised for Bell-to-Bell Cellphone Ban

By Potomac Local News
[Photo by John Tuesday on Unsplash]

The Prince William County School Board appears set to adopt a bell-to-bell cellphone ban policy.

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Belmont Elementary Named National ESEA Distinguished School

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Greendale Elementary and Belmont Elementary have been recognized as Virginia’s 2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools for their outstanding academic achievements, with notable gains in literacy and closing achievement gaps.

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100 Unity Reed High Students Attend County Skilled Trades Expo

By Caitlyn Meisner
[Photo courtesy of Prince William County]

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Parents Respond to Stricter ‘bell-to-bell’ Cell Phone Policy

By Potomac Local News

At the November 6, 2024, Prince William County School Board meeting, multiple parents addressed the board with concerns and feedback about the district’s pilot cell phone policy, which restricts student phone use during school hours.

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Residents Push for Eid Al-Adha Holiday Addition to PWCS Calendar

By Potomac Local News

At the November 6 Prince William County School Board meeting, residents advocated for the addition of Eid Al-Adha as a recognized holiday in the school calendar.

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Prince William County School Board Debates Stricter Cell Phone Policy

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County Schools Superintendent LaTanya McDade. [Courtesy of PWCS on X]

The Prince William County School Board examined its cell phone policy on Wednesday, weighing options for a new approach to managing cell phone use in classrooms.

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