The National Council for Home Safety and Security has announced its ranking of the Safest Cities in Virginia for 2018.

Prince William County Police Department's arrest log for Feb. 14, 2018.

The Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) has designated Wednesday, Feb. 14, as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in Prince William County. This is a statewide observance sponsored by the Virginia Department of Transportation’s “Safe Routes to School” program, and a way of saying "thank you" to those who help students cross the street or streets safely on their way to and from school.

Kate Arnold, student representative to the PWCS School Board, has scheduled town hall meetings to solicit opinions on school matters from students. Students wishing to speak will be asked to sign in at the beginning of the meeting. Speakers will have three minutes to speak. The first town hall is Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at Battlefield High School.

The public will have an opportunity to share their views on the proposed budget when Superintendent Walts and school finance officials present the proposed budget to the public on Monday, Feb. 12 beginning at 7 p.m. in Room 1101 of the Kelly Leadership Center.

Several School Board members have scheduled town hall meetings to discuss the Proposed FY 2019 Budget and Capital Improvements Program.

Brandon Boles, currently Assistant Principal of Pebblebrook High School in Mableton, GA, has been appointed as the incoming Assistant Principal of Patriot High School.

Prince William County School Superintendent Steven L. Walts kicked off recognition of School Board Appreciation Month at the Board’s meeting on February 7. The theme of this year’s celebration, “Advancing Opportunities for All,” reflects the top priority of local school board members as they advocate for public education with local, state, and federal leaders.