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.
Alternative boundary plan for 12th PWC high school sent to US Justice Department
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10/20/14 / Education / Federal Government / Manassas /
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.
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Students moved due to police activity in Nokesville
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10/20/14 / Education / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
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.
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Virginia publishes new special ed guide for military families
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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.
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Woodbridge High’s homecoming Oct. 17-18; Alan Ross is grand marshal
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By EMILY ROBINSON, Woodbridge High School SCA sponsor 10/07/14 / Education / Lake Ridge / People & Places /
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.
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Individual schools make major strides as PW schools boost SAT scores
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10/07/14 / Breaking News / Education /
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.
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Free screening of American Promise on Oct. 4 at Gar-Field High School
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10/02/14 / Education /
“American Promise” is a documentary that follows a 13-year journey of two African-American families to chronicle implicit assumptions on issues of race, class, and opportunity.
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PW County Schools sets Oct. 20 Mental Health Expo
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10/01/14 / Education / Health & Safety /
Get the latest information on the mental health resources that Prince William County Schools provides to support students and families at a PWCS Mental Health Expo on Monday, Oct. 20.
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PWC Police and Fire Departments plan realistic training at closed Nokesville school
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09/23/14 / Education / Local Government / Police & Fire Beat /
Fire crews or SWAT should not be cause for alarm if spotted swarming around the former Nokesville Elementary School in the weeks ahead. The now-closed school buildings and grounds will be used to provide realistic training to Prince William County first responders, enabling them to better serve all county residents.
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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.
