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Stafford Schools Announce Class Valedictorian, Salutatorians

Published May 16, 2024 at 4:29PM

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Stafford County Public Schools is proud to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorians for the Class of 2024. The division will host ticketed graduation ceremonies for Brooke Point, Colonial Forge, and North Stafford HS on Thursday and Mountain View and Stafford HS on Friday. All ceremonies will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be available through a live stream link for those unable to attend.

The school division will graduate 2,530 seniors in total, setting them on their path to success. The Class of 2024 accumulated $18,926,401.00 in scholarships and will go into the workforce, serve in our military, and continue their education.

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Silent mode? Stafford Schools propose to ban student phones during instruction | Fredericksburg Free Press

By Local News

Published May 16, 2024 at 1:11PM

Stafford County Public Schools Alvin York Bandy Complex, the headquarters of the school division.

At last night’s monthly meeting, the Stafford County School Board announced an update to the division policy regarding student cell phone use.

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Stafford High School students perform at SkillsUSA Conference

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 27, 2024 at 12:00PM

Stafford County Public Schools press release: Stafford County Public Schools is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of its Stafford High School competitors at the 59th SkillsUSA Virginia State Leadership Conference, held in Virginia Beach from April 19 to April 21.

The Stafford High School team showcased exceptional talent and dedication, resulting in an impressive array of medals:

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Stafford County student wows judges during national TV appearance on ‘The Voice’

By Kevin Sandell

Published April 21, 2024 at 5:34PM

Raina Chan, a student at Mountain View High School in Stafford, performs on a recent episode of NBC’s “The Voice,” which left the show’s judges amazed.

Raina Chan has a knack for singing – a knack her parents noticed when she was just two years old. From performing the national anthem at several capital area-area sports events to singing at the Philippine president’s visit to Washington, D.C. in 2023, Chan has wowed audiences for years.

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LifeCare donates working ambulance to Brooke Point High School

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 14, 2024 at 4:52PM

Stafford County Public Schools press release: Brooke Point High School’s Community Health and Medical Professions (CHAMP) center is thrilled to announce the generous donation of an ambulance from LifeCare Medical Transport. This donation will enhance hands-on experiential learning opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare and emergency services.

“As a company deeply rooted in serving our community, we are honored to donate this ambulance to the CHAMP center at Brooke Point High School,” said Michael Russell, LifeCare’s Director of Communications. “We believe in investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals, and we are excited to see how this resource will empower students to pursue their passions and make a meaningful difference in the world.”

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Stafford School Board adopts Provisional FY25 operating budget

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 12, 2024 at 1:20PM

Stafford County Public Schools press release: The Stafford County School Board adopted a $457.9M FY25 provisional operating budget during its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 9.

The provisional budget remains focused on correcting both the service and licensed staff salary scales through the Implementation of Phase I of the service scale correction, Phase III of the licensed scale correction, and correction of the instructional support scale.

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Virignia Public Schools Superintendent talks mental health at Grafton Village Elementary

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 9, 2024 at 2:27PM

Stafford County Public Schools press release: Dr. Lisa Coons, Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction, visited with students and staff at Grafton Village Elementary School (GVES) this morning.

During her visit, she engaged in discussions surrounding the importance of student mental health and addressing meaningful methods to battle chronic absenteeism, visited classrooms, and read Shelly Becker’s Even Superheroes Have a Bad Day to a second grade classroom.

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Grafton Village Elementary holds school-wide domino effect

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 2, 2024 at 9:50AM

Organized by the school outreach committee in collaboration with the GVES Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), this year’s drive surpassed expectations with overwhelming community support.

Read more in a Stafford County Public Schools press release:

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Stafford names 2nd interim administrator in two years

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 1, 2024 at 10:48AM

Craig Meadows has come out of retirement to help right the ship.

Meadows, the second interim administrator in two years, will serve as the Stafford County Interim County Administrator starting Wednesday, April 3, 2024. He recently retired from Montgomery County, Virginia (Blacksburg-Christiansburg area), where he retired after serving as its County Administrator for 14 years.

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Mother of former North Stafford High student sues school division for $15 Million

By Potomac Local News

Published March 28, 2024 at 10:07AM | Updated April 1, 2024 at 10:30AM

The mother of a former student at North Stafford High School has filed a lawsuit against the county school division seeking $15 million in compensatory damages, alleging failure to protect her child.

Court documents reveal that a female student, unnamed in this story due to her status as a minor, began spreading misinformation about the plaintiff’s child in December 2022, accusing her of making racist remarks, which the plaintiff Ashley Cain denies.