Marshall Elementary School in Manassas VA was evacuated as a precautionary measure, according to an 11:45 a,m. news release from Prince William County Public Schools.

Northern Virginia Community College will be closed for winter break from Dec. 20 through Jan. 1. The College will reopen Jan. 2. Extended hours begin Jan. 7, 2013.

The Prince William County VA School Board is soliciting applications from qualified individuals interested in serving on an interim basis to fill the School Board vacancy created by the departure of Woodbridge District member Denita Ramirez, who resigned on Nov. 7.

Manassas VA City Public Schools (MCPS) will host an open house to celebrate the grand opening of its Special Education Parent Resource Center from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19.

In competition against the communications produced by schools in Virginia and Maryland, Prince William County public schools captured three of the highest possible “Awards of Excellence” and four additional awards in the 2011-12 contest.

Del. Richard L. Anderson (R-51st) will host a Nov. 14 orientation session for parents and area students in grades 7-12 who want to participate in the 2013 51st House District “Future Delegate Program.” The goal is for more Prince William students to understand Virginia’s legislative process.

Prince William County Public Schools and school division activities will be closed tomorrow due to weather-related conditions.

Learn prevention strategies and recent trends in youth substance abuse Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at Virginia Department of Forensic Science, Northern Laboratory. Exhibitors and speakers will spotlight bath salts, synthetic cannabinoids, prescription drug abuse, alcohol, inhalants, and other commonly-abused substances.