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Snap, Crackle, Fall: Grafton Village Students Set Off a Chain Reaction

Published March 16, 2025 at 12:10PM

What sound do 1,455 cereal boxes make when they fall? Light thuds, and big cheers. Stafford’s Grafton Village Elementary School students filled the hallways on Friday, March 14 to cheer as cereal boxes toppled like dominoes through the school.

The breakfast, which was tumbled, wrapped up a two-week cereal donation drive. Students brought in unopened cereal boxes to their classrooms. The classroom with the highest total number won a Domino’s pizza and popsicle party. The winning 5th grade class brought in 162 boxes.

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Stafford School Board Reviews Redesign Plans for Drew Middle School

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 14, 2025 at 5:30PM

The Stafford County School Board is moving forward with plans to redesign and rebuild Drew Middle School, with an anticipated opening in August 2028. The proposed facility, located at Oak Knoll Farm off Farm Road, aims to modernize the school’s infrastructure while accommodating growing student enrollment.

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Stafford County Faces Tough Budget Choices Amid Rising Costs and School Funding Needs

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 13, 2025 at 7:33PM | Updated March 14, 2025 at 11:50AM

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors and the Stafford County School Board met in a joint session Wednesday evening to address critical budget concerns, including school funding challenges, rising property taxes, and long-term infrastructure needs.

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Stirring Up Success: Stafford’s Culinary Program Teaches Students More Than Just Cooking

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published March 11, 2025 at 9:30AM

Students learn knife skills.

Stafford County Public Schools offers high school programs that teach students vocational skills in several fields: the Culinary Arts program, offered at Stafford, Brooke Point, and Mountainview High Schools, provides students the opportunity to learn basic cooking techniques, work in a real-world setting, and gain valuable industry certifications.

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Stafford County to Unveil Plans for New Drew Middle School at March 11 Meeting

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 9, 2025 at 1:09PM

The Stafford County School Board is set to present the conceptual design plans for the new Edward E. Drew Middle School at its meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

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Stafford Middle School Student Wins 2025 Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 4, 2025 at 1:31PM

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) hosted the 2025 Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 1, at James Monroe High School.

The competition, sponsored by Access Eye, Fredericksburg Host Lions Club, and the Kiwanis Club of Fredericksburg, featured 14 division winners from across the region.

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Stafford County School Board Approves $503M FY2026 Budget

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 26, 2025 at 2:06PM | Updated February 26, 2025 at 5:35PM

Stafford County School Board members pose with division employees in honor of School Board Clerk Appreciation Week. [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools Facebook page]

In a unanimous vote, the Stafford County School Board approved a $503.1 million budget request for Fiscal Year 2026 following a lengthy discussion and public hearing that brought passionate testimony from teachers, parents, and community members.

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Stafford Schools Welcome New Leadership: Principals for New Schools and a Transportation Director

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 25, 2025 at 7:00AM | Updated February 25, 2025 at 3:21PM

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Stafford County Public Schools are ushering in a new era of leadership, announcing the appointment of several new principals, including the founding principals of two new elementary schools.

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What’s on the Agenda? Stafford Supervisors, School Board Meetings Set for Tuesday, February 25

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published February 24, 2025 at 2:00PM | Updated February 24, 2025 at 7:45PM

Stafford County’s Board of Supervisors and School Board will hold their respective meetings on Tuesday, February 25. Both meetings will be streamed live, with agendas available online.

Board of Supervisors Meeting – 5 p.m.

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Stafford County to Hold Public Hearing on FY26 School Budget Amid Funding Debate

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 20, 2025 at 8:00AM

Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) will hold a public hearing on its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

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