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Stafford Schools honor 2024 retirees at annual retirement dinner

Published May 27, 2024 at 9:05AM

Stafford Schools 2024 retirees

Stafford County Public Schools: Stafford County Public Schools proudly bids farewell to 80 esteemed educators and service staff members who are retiring after 1,535 collective years of dedicated service with Stafford Schools at the annual Retirement Dinner on Monday, May 20, 2024.

These individuals have been pillars of our community, shaping the minds and hearts of countless students over the years. Their commitment to excellence, passion for teaching, and unwavering dedication to their craft have left an indelible mark on our school district.

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Colonial Forge student selected as a National Youth Correspondent

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 24, 2024 at 9:28AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:42PM

Allie Medina, a junior at Colonial Forge High School, will represent Fredericksburg as a National Youth Correspondent.

Allie Medina, a junior at Colonial Forge High School, has been selected to represent Stafford as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2024 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University.

“I was so excited and really surprised,” said Medina. “I love journalism, so I’m excited to get the chance to make connections and improve my writing.”

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Stafford Schools Recognizes Business Partners at Appreciation Breakfast

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 21, 2024 at 6:30AM | Updated May 22, 2024 at 9:04AM

Stafford School partners of the year 2023-2024

Stafford County Public Schools: Stafford County Public Schools proudly recognized seven outstanding community partners during its annual Partner Appreciation Breakfast, held on Wednesday, May 15 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church. These esteemed partners have demonstrated exceptional dedication and support to students, staff, and school community throughout the academic year.

The Partner Appreciation Breakfast serves as a platform for the school district to express gratitude and celebrate the collaborative efforts of the community that enhance educational opportunities and enrich the lives of students. This year’s event was marked by a spirit of camaraderie and appreciation for the invaluable contributions made by our partners.

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Stafford Schools Announce Class Valedictorian, Salutatorians

By Uriah Kiser

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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