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$9800 planning grant awarded for new meat processing facility in Fauquier County
FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 10/25/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Good Eating / Money & Taxes / State Government / Warrenton /
Fauquier County Department of Agricultural Development and the Fauquier Livestock Exchange Board of Directors have been awarded a planning grant to aid in the development of a new abattoir in Marshall. The $9,800 grant, from the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund Planning Grant Program, will help to establish a management structure and strategic plan for the operation of the new meat-processing facility
Fauquier schools to participate in tornado drill Sept. 17
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09/02/15 / Health & Safety / Warrenton /
Fauquier County Public Schools will participate in a tornado drill on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 1:30 p.m. All schools and departments in the school division will participate.
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Fauquier Schools reminds parents of physical exam and immunizations requirements
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Parents and guardians are reminded that, by law, all kindergartners must have at least one dose of required immunizations, and all sixth-grade students are required to have a tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis booster vaccination (TDaP). Also, all newly enrolled kindergarten through fifth-grade students must have a physical in order to start school.
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GIS/GPS Geospatial Research Seminar to be offered at Liberty High in Fauquier Co.
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For the first time, Liberty High School seniors and juniors in Fauquier County may take a one-semester course on geographic information systems (GIS) and other geospatial technology while earning college credit from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA.
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SOL retakes now an option for students at all levels
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In March of this year the state Board of Education voted to allow elementary and middle school students who fail Standards of Learning (SOL) tests by narrow margins or because of extenuating circumstances this spring to be retested before the end of the year – provided that school divisions first secure parental permission.
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June 3 will be the last day of school in Fauquier County
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Wednesday, June 3 will be the final day of school for Fauquier County Public Schools unless FCPS misses any more time due to inclement weather (for example, spring flooding).
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Fauquier school board revises calendar; full day Friday, March 13
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FROM Fauquier County Public Schools 03/10/15 / Breaking News / Education / Warrenton /
This Friday, March 13, will be a full day of instruction in Fauquier County Public Schools, instead of the half day originally noted on the school-year calendar.
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Fauquier schools offering SAT preparation class at reduced rate
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In preparation for the SAT to be administered Oct. 11, Fauquier County Public Schools is hosting an SAT-preparatory class by Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions at a reduced rate, according Karen Parkinson. coordinator of information.
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New driver’s ed textbook available for review in Fauquier Co.
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06/15/14 / Education / Health & Safety / Warrenton /
The public is invited to examine and provide feedback on a new driver's education textbook. It is available for review Monday through Thursday June 12-26 from 9-3 p.m. in Building A-4 at the Old Central Complex, Warrenton.
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PWC Annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park opens Dec. 6
Prince William County Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park for the third year. The FREE lights display begins Friday, Dec. 6. New this year: Visitors can experience the magic of the holiday season with visits from holiday characters, joyful holiday music sung by carolers and an unforgettable holiday shopping experience on select nights.
