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.
Students and adults may apply by March 15 for PWCS Practical Nursing Program
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FROM Prince William County Schools 03/07/19 / Education / Health & Safety / Manassas /
High school seniors and adults interested in nursing careers are encouraged to investigate the Prince William County Public Schools Practical Nursing program. The application period ends March 15, 2019.
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Brentsville District and Colgan are only PWC high schools to hold 2019 graduation at their schools
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FROM Prince William County Schools 03/07/19 / Breaking News / Education / People & Places /
Graduation dates, times, and locations have been announced for Prince William County Public Schools high school, summer school, practical nursing program, and adult education students. Events scheduled at EagleBank Arena, Jiffy Lube Live Pavilion, and Verizon Auditorium at GMU are subject to change.
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Westridge Elementary School assembly celebrates African-American history in story and song
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 03/07/19 / Education / History / Woodbridge / Kids Konnection / Music /
Students at Westridge Elementary School in Woodbridge hosted an assembly to celebrate African-American history, where they shared stories and music from many aspects of African-American culture.
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New school at 4060 PW Parkway named for the late PWC SupervisorJohn D. Jenkins
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03/07/19 / Education / People & Places / Woodbridge /
The Prince William County School Board unanimously approved a recommendation to name “Parkway Elementary School” after John D. Jenkins, who passed away after a long illness on February 6, 2019. The new elementary school will open in August and is located at 4060 Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge.
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Va. Science Museum to have presence in Northern Virginia
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FROM Children's Science Center 03/06/19 / Education / Environment / State Government / Kids Konnection /
Developed in partnership with the Fairfax-based Children’s Science Center, the new regional science center will be an extension of the Science Museum of Virginia
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Freedom science teacher Jennifer Boyko, DCCA’s High School Teacher of Year
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FROM Dale City Civic Association 02/25/19 / Education / Environment / Kids Konnection /
The Dale City Civic Association's High School Teacher of the Year was Jennifer Boyko, science teacher at Freedom High School. Boyko views teaching as the honor of influencing lives beyond a subject by modeling the importance of healthy communication, empathy, passion, and compassion.
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Iqra Noor, today’s leader, tomorrow’s world changer, tapped for John D. Jenkins Youth Citizen Award
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FROM Prince William County Schools 02/25/19 / Education / People & Places / Woodbridge /
Iqra Noor, a senior at Freedom High School, is the winner of the John D. Jenkins Youth Citizen of the Year Award, presented by the Dale City Civic Association.
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David G. Brickley Youth Environmental Conservation Award goes to Aimen Khan, senior at Freedom High
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FROM Prince William County Schools 02/25/19 / Education / Environment / People & Places /
Aimen Khan is the winner of the David G. Brickley Youth Environmental Conservation Award presented annually by the Dale City Civic Association. Currently, she is conducting research on invasive species, air quality, and energy sources in the Dale City area. She hopes her research will assist in the building of a local green house.
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Earlier darkness means drivers must be extra careful—really looking for pedestrians and bike riders
It is getting dark earlier each day which means it is more difficult for drivers to see pedestrians and bicycle riders--especially the ones who wear dark coats.
Prince William Police urge drivers to drive more carefully and pay extra attention to be on the outlook for pedestrians and bike riders,
