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.

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.

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.

New boundaries for the 12th high school in Prince William County will "prioritize racial/ethnic diversity," according to a news release from the school division. The U.S. Department of Justice raised concerns about the first plan but says this version will pass muster.

Students from T. Clay Wood Elementary School in Nokesville were transported to Brentsville District High School as a precaution due to continued police activity in the area, according to Irene Cromer, spokesman for Prince William County schools.

Virginia Department of Education has developed a new guide for military families with children in special education. The 16-page guide provides information and answers to questions that military families with school-aged children might have about special education programs in Virginia public schools.

Woodbridge Senior High School’s Homecoming weekend is Oct. 17-18. The annual Homecoming Parade is Friday, Oct. 17 from 4 to 5 p.m. The parade is an annual highlight of the fall and a hallmark of the school’s Homecoming festivities.

Seniors at Prince William County Schools boosted their combined scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) by 13 points says the latest report from the College Board. The 2014 combined PWCS scores again exceed the national average, according to a news release from Irene Cromer, supervisor of school community relations for the county school division.