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Stafford Schools Chief Joins State Council

By Mauriah Church-Barbour
Superintendent, Dr. Daniel W. Smith[Submitted Photo].

“We’re proud to share that our Superintendent, Dr. Daniel W. Smith, has been appointed by the Governor to the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children,” Stafford County Public Schools announced. “This honor recognizes Stafford Schools’ strong partnership with military families, Marine Corps Base Quantico, and our commitment to supporting military-connected students across Virginia.”

The council works to address educational challenges faced by children of military families who frequently relocate, helping ensure consistent enrollment, placement, and graduation requirements across state lines. Stafford County is home to a large population of military-connected students due to its proximity to Marine Corps Base Quantico.

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Stafford School Board elects new chair and vice chair for 2026

By Potomac Local News
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Dr. Elizabeth Warner has been elected chair of the Stafford County School Board, and Dr. Sarah Chase will serve as vice chair. The unanimous vote took place during the board’s annual organizational meeting on January 13, 2026.

Warner represents the Griffis-Widewater District and has served on the board for six years. She will take on roles in several committees this year, including the Joint School Working Committee and the Finance and Budget Committee. Chase, who represents the Falmouth District and has served for nine years, will also hold committee assignments including Governance, Legislative, and Head Start.

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Brooke Point senior TJ Wilkerson scores 1,000th career point

By Uriah Kiser
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Brooke Point High School senior TJ Wilkerson reached a major milestone Friday, January 9, 2025, scoring his 1,000th career point during a game in Stafford County.

According to TJ’s press agent, his doting mother, Wilkerson became just the second player in Brooke Point High School history to reach the 1,000-point mark. The milestone was achieved during Friday night’s game and was celebrated by the Brooke Point community.

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Stafford High FBLA students raise funds to sponsor litter of rescue puppies

By Mauriah Church-Barbour
Stafford High School’s (SHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students raised nearly $450 that will go toward sponsoring a litter of puppies at Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS). [Submitted Photo]

Students at Stafford High School raised nearly $450 to sponsor a litter of rescue puppies through the Old Dominion Humane Society. The school’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter led the fundraiser, which covers the $300 sponsorship fee and provides additional funds to support the nonprofit’s mission of rescuing dogs from neglect and mistreatment.

The students chose an Anime theme for the litter, naming the mother dog Maki and her seven pups Toji, Gojo, Todo, Yuta, Mahoraga, Sukuna and Yuji. The effort was organized by FBLA sponsor Maggie Bautista, an economics and personal finance teacher at the school, who said her students spent months planning, creating posters, and promoting the fundraiser through school announcements.

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Enrollment dip won’t derail long-term school capital plans, Stafford officials say

By Potomac Local News
Kindergarten students get off the bus at Park Ridge Elementary School on "transition day," Monday, August 11, 2025. [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

Stafford County Public Schools officials told the Board of Supervisors on December 16, 2025, that recent enrollment data shows a temporary slowdown in student growth, leading school leaders to continue monitoring trends rather than making significant changes to the division’s long-range Capital Improvement Plan.

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Oscar Smith routs North Stafford to claim Class 6 state football championship

By Potomac Local News

“Oscar Smith showed why it’s one of the elite programs in the state,” Fredericksburg Free Press reported. “The Tigers’ speed and strength were on display in the third quarter as they took control.” “We battled all year, and we’re proud of the way our kids competed,” said North Stafford head coach Marquez Hall.

Oscar Smith dominated North Stafford, 44-0, to claim its second consecutive Class 6 state championship and sixth overall since 2008. The Wolverines, making their first title game appearance since 2004, capped a memorable season that included a Region 6B championship and a remarkable turnaround from a winless campaign two years prior.

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Stafford Schools warn of afternoon bus delays due to driver absences

By Potomac Local News

“Due to unexpected driver absences this afternoon, we expect delays with student drop offs,” Stafford Schools stated. “Please be patient and use the My Ride K12 app for the most current information regarding your child’s bus.”

School officials said families should rely on the My Ride K12 app for real-time updates on bus locations and arrival times as transportation staff work through the staffing shortage.

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Stafford Schools close Dec. 5 due to winter weather advisory

By Potomac Local News

“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.

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Stafford Schools To Operate On Time — Drivers Should Still Use Caution This Morning

By Potomac Local News

“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.

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‘Every Dime Buys a Coat’: Stafford’s Operation Warm Helps Students in Need

By Uriah Kiser

A long-running partnership between Stafford County Fire and Rescue and Stafford County Public Schools will provide nearly 1,700 winter coats to local students this year through Operation Warm. This donation-driven program has grown dramatically since its launch more than 15 years ago.

Mark Doyle, a volunteer with the Mountain View Fire Department, said the effort began around 2008 when Fairfax County Fire and Rescue donated about 30 coats and encouraged Stafford to expand the initiative locally.

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