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.
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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
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.
“We’re excited to bring our community together for a day of storytelling, performances, food, and cultural displays that celebrate the beauty of our diverse community,” Stafford County Public Schools announced. “This event showcases the many cultures that make Stafford County such a vibrant place to live and learn.”
The 4th Annual Stafford Schools Multicultural Fair will take place on Saturday, November 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Mountain View High School. Families and community members are invited to attend this free event celebrating diversity and inclusion across the school division.
