Education Health & Safety Police & Fire Beat
Female, 13, arrested with knife on Beville Middle School grounds
FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 11/07/24 / Education / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat /
On Halloween, October 31, 2024, at 2:46PM, the School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to Beville Middle School located at 4901 Dale Blvd. in Woodbridge (22193) was alerted to a student in possession of a knife. After consultation with Juvenile Court Services, the case resulted in formal action and will be handled through the court process at a later date.
On-time graduation rate hits 91.4 percent in Prince William County
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09/29/15 / Breaking News / Education /
The new on-time graduation rate of 91.4 percent for students who entered Prince William County high schools in the fall of 2011 and graduated in 2015 continues a steady climb from 83 percent seven years ago, and again outpaces statewide results, according to a news release from Prince William County Schools.
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Community invited to STEM Day at NOVA-Loudoun
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09/29/15 / Education /
On Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Loudoun Campus of Northern Virginia Community College will host Loudoun County STEM Day. The event is free and open to the public. Loudoun County STEM Day showcases opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math.
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All-County Choruses prepare for Oct. 24 concert
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From Prince William County Schools 09/29/15 / Education / Nokesville / Music /
Hundreds of choral students from middle and high schools across the county are practicing for the upcoming All County Chorus event on October 23 and 24 at Patriot High School. The event will challenge select singers as they rehearse new music with guest conductors.
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Agricultural Technology program open house Nov. 27 at Va. Tech in Blacksburg
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09/26/15 / Agriculture / Education /
Virginia Tech will hold an open house Nov. 27 in Blacksburg for students interested in the Agricultural Technology Program that offers hands-on experience utilizing state-of-the art equipment and facilities, a practical education that enables studentsto “hit the ground running,” and gain industry experience with a required internship.
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Groundbreaking for “Ferlazzo” Elementary School Sept. 29
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09/26/15 / Education / Money & Taxes / Woodbridge /
Site clearing is under way for county's 59th elementary school which is scheduled to open in September 2016.
The School Board, other elected officials, and members of the school community are expected to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the "Ferlazzo" Elementary School on Friday, Sept. 29 at 9:30 a.m. The event is open to the community.
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Volunteers needed for “Ferlazzo” Elementary School boundary planning committee
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09/25/15 / Education / Woodbridge / Volunteering /
Local community members and/or parents or legal guardians of students who attend Ashland, Bel Air, Coles, Enterprise, King, McAuliffe, Minnieville, Montclair, or Rosa Parks Elementary Schools are needed to volunteer for the “Ferlazzo” Elementary School Boundary Planning Committee.
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Pattie School celebrates 37 years
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From Prince William County Schools 09/24/15 / Education / Money & Taxes /
Leading up to the 40th anniversary celebration, Principal Kirsten Fisher recently held a birthday party at Pattie Elementary School to teach students about the school’s history.
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New session starts soon at Northern Virginia Community College
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09/24/15 / Education /
Registration is taking place now for an eight-week session that begins Oct. 21 at Northern Virginia Community College. Registration for the session closes at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 20.
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Manassas Council names Steve Burke as new Manassas City Manager
Steve Burke, an Assistant City Manager and Director of Public Works for the City of Manassas, has been named City Manager by Manassas City Council effective February. 3, 2025. Interim City Manager Douglas Keen will return to his post as Police Chief and an Assistant City Manager.
