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.
Dominion looking for schools to pilot solar energy project
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06/08/15 / Education / Environment /
Schools must apply by July 10 for students to work on projects that would be hands-on experience generating electricity from the sun. Four schools will be selected to receive solar panels. Pilot program includes educational materials and special training for teachers.
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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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Manassas City Public Schools Education Foundation presents scholarships, awards
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Manassas City Public Schools Education Foundation (MCPSEF) scholarship winners were announced, and MCPS staff and teachers were recognized for excellence in education May 28.
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More classes start June 29 at Northern Virginia Community College
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06/02/15 / Education / Money & Taxes / State Government /
There’s still time to earn college credits this summer. Northern Virginia Community College offers a six-week summer session that starts June 29 and ends Aug. 9. Students must register by 11:59 p.m. June 28.
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45th Nursing Graduation and Capping ceremony on June 5
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05/30/15 / Education / Health & Safety / People & Places /
Prince William County School of Practical Nursing will hold a Graduation and Capping Ceremony on Friday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Osbourn Park High School. Twenty-eight students will be graduating as part of the class of 2015 while 52 students will receive their caps and lamps as part of this time-honored ceremony.
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Five named to new positions for Prince William County Schools
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05/30/15 / Education / People & Places /
As of July 1, Felicia Norwood, Therman Flowers, Kirsten Fisher, AJ Phillips and Ron Crowe will have new responsibilities with Prince William County Schools.
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NOVA’s Manassas provost named to national community college commission
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05/26/15 / Education / Manassas / People & Places /
Roger Ramsammy, provost at the Manassas Campus of Northern Virginia Community College,has been appointed to the American Association of Community Colleges Commission on Academic, Student and Community Development. The higher education association is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
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Prince William County high school named for State Sen. Charles Colgan
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05/22/15 / Education / People & Places / State Government /
Prince William County School Board named the county's 12th high school for State Senator Charles J. Colgan, Sr. at its meeting on May 20. Senator Colgan was lauded by Board members for his dedication to public service, for his statesmanship, and advocacy for public education.
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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.
