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.
County teachers of world languages are standouts at state language conference
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11/09/14 / Education /
A dozen Prince William County Schools' world language teachers including several from our area were presenters and participants at this year’s Foreign Language Association of Virginia conference. Two county Spanish teachers were rated tops among 200+ presenters. About 800 teachers and administrators attended the conference.
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International Scholar info session at Stonewall High School Nov. 13
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Stonewall Jackson High School is hosting an information session for those interested in attending the International Baccalaureate program for the 2015-16 school year and beyond on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 pm in the auditorium.
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Free screening of education documentary, “America’s Promise” Nov. 15
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11/09/14 / Education /
A second free screening of the documentary film “America’s Promise,” is on Saturday, Nov.15 at Prince William County Schools' Kelly Leadership Center from 1 to 5 p.m.
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Final day to make purchase offer for historic Nokesville School is Dec. 5
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11/09/14 / Education / Real Estate /
Friday, December 5 is the final date that Prince William County Public Schools will accept offers on the sale of Nokesville Elementary School. The building and about 10 acres are located on the village's main street, at 12625 Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville.
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Registration for spring semester at NOVA starts Nov. 17
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11/05/14 / Education / State Government /
Open registration for Northern Virginia Community College’s spring 2015 semester starts Nov. 17. Students can secure their classes while the most choices are available without paying tuition until Dec. 16. Starting Dec. 16, tuition is due by 5 p.m. on the next business day after registering.
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Manassas gets favorable interest rate on bonds for new Baldwin School
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11/03/14 / Education / Local Government / Money & Taxes /
After a competitive bid process that attracted 11 bidders, the city’s new general obligation bonds were awarded to PNC Capital Markets at a true interest cost of 2.73%. The $37,342,000 in bonds will be used to build the new Baldwin Elementary School. Repayment of these bonds plus interest will be completed in 2035.
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All clear given for staff, students to return to class at Graham Park Middle School
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10/27/14 / Education / Health & Safety /
The fire department has given the all clear for staff and students to return to the building following a precautionary evacuation at Graham Park Middle School in Dumfries due to a strong odor of gas.
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NOVA-Woodbridge to host College Night Nov. 6
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10/27/14 / Education /
Woodbridge Campus of Northern Virginia Community College will host a College Night 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 for prospective students. Free pizza and soda will be served and attendees can get in a drawing for one of three $500 scholarships.
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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.
