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.
Prince William high schools remember local graduates who gave their lives for freedom
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High schools in Prince William County VA observed a moment of silence on Friday, May 22 to honor through remembrance the men and women of our armed forces who have given their lives in the defense of the freedoms enjoyed by all who live in the United States.
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PWC schools earn Va. Index of Performance awards for advanced learning and achievement
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05/19/15 / Education / State Government /
Eighteen schools in Prince William County have earned Excellence Awards and Distinguished Achievement Awards from the governor and the State Board of Education.
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“Spriggs United” teens organize Suicide Awareness Walk for May 23
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From Prince William County Schools 05/18/15 / Education / Health & Safety /
Passionate students from Forest Park and Hylton High Schools, calling themselves “Spriggs United,” plan a May 23 walk to open a dialogue on mental health and invite others to join them.
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Cinco de Mayo luncheon for PWC schools superintendent and school board
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05/07/15 / Education / Good Eating /
Students in Potomac High school’s Culinary Arts Program will prepare and host a May 7 Cinco de Mayo luncheon to show off their skills and teamwork to the PWC school superintendent and members of the school board. Customer service is a big part of the student learning experience.
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National Bike to School Day draws 240 riders at Glenkirk Elementary
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05/07/15 / Education / Health & Safety /
National Bike to School Day was a hit with 240 students and 30 parents riding to Glenkirk Elementary School
May 6. More than 25 per cent of the students chose to bike to school. For doing so, they were entered in a drawing to win one of four bicycles or backpacks.
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Cadet Samantha Reed of Manassas takes command of Va. Tech Corps of Cadets
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05/03/15 / Education / Military / People & Places /
Cadet Samantha Reed of Manassas became regimental commander of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets during a Pass in Review - Change of Command ceremony May 2. Reed is a junior majoring in meteorology in the College of Natural Resources and Environment.
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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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NOVA-Manassas celebrates DNA Day with special guest Kirk Odom
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04/28/15 / Education / Health & Safety / People & Places /
Every year since 2011, Assistant Dean of Science Ia Gomez has organized the National DNA Day celebration at NOVA-Manassas. National DNA Day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003 and the discovery of the double helix in 1953. This year’s speaker was Kirk Odom who was falsely convicted of rape.
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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.
