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.
Residents can comment on location and design for new high school in western PWC
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08/25/15 / Education /
Meetings will be: Monday, Sept.14, 7 p.m., Battlefield High School Auditorium; and Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, 7 p.m., Patriot High School Auditorium.
Following brief presentations on location and design options, residents will have up to three minutes each to share their views.
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Today, Aug. 24, was first day of school for teachers for 2015-16 school year
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From Prince William County Schools 08/24/15 / Education / People & Places /
About 700 enthusiastic new teachers joined 5000 veteran colleagues in reporting to their schools today, Aug. 24, ready to inspire students to discover their potential and open doors of opportunity.
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Governor gives a boost to youth entrepreneurship initiatives in Virginia
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08/24/15 / Business / Education / State Government /
Governor Terry McAuliffe Aug. 24 signed Executive Order 47 establishing the Governor’s Council on Youth Entrepreneurship. The council will be responsible for coordinating and implementing youth entrepreneurship initiatives and fostering the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem for young people in Virginia.
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TODAY’S COLUMN - Staying safe in on/off-campus housing
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By KIM HYLANDER, PWC Dept. of Fire & Rescue 08/17/15 / Education / Health & Safety /
Structure fires in dormitories, fraternities, sororities and barracks peak during September and October between 5 and 11 p.m. as well as on weekends, when students prepare snacks or cook meals. If your child resides in a dorm or off-campus residence, remain adamant in educating him or her on being aware and practicing fire safety.
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PWCS students exceed state averages on SOL exams
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From Prince William County Schools 08/11/15 / Breaking News / Education /
Prince William County Public School students beat the pass rates of counterparts statewide on the latest Standards of Learning assessments in almost all subject areas, and across most demographic groups, according to initial results released Aug. 11 by the Virginia Department of Education.
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Manassas city parents can get free literacy mobile app for their preschoolers now
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Manassas city parents can now register to get Footsteps2Brilliance, literacy mobile app. Register for access to download the literacy app for free. F2B is an interactive, mobile literacy program that has been proven to increase academy vocabulary, comprehension and critical thinking skills in young children.
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U of Mary Washington, George Washington U ink medical school pact
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07/29/15 / Education / Health & Safety /
University of Mary Washington and The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences have joined forces to streamline the process for UMW students to pursue medical school. A memorandum of understanding guarantees UMW Honors program students early acceptance to the GWU School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
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PWC parents can expect student SOL scores next week
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07/28/15 / Breaking News / Education /
Prince William County Schools will be mailing score reports by the end of this week to parents or guardians of students who participated in Spring 2015 Standards of Learning assessments.
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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.
