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.
Trees take center stage during Arbor Day ceremonies at Alvey and Leesylvania schools
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 05/01/18 / Education / Environment / Kids Konnection / Nature and the Outdoors /
At J.W. Alvey Elementary and Leesylvania Elementary, students gathered under slightly soggy skies to mark Arbor Day, a day dedicated to tree planting. These ceremonies were two of several taking place at schools around the county.
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PWC Schools bringing children’s author and illustrator-author to two county libraries May 5
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 04/30/18 / Education / Manassas / Woodbridge / Books & Libraries /
Prince William County Schools reports that it is partnering with the Potomac Library and the Bull Run Library to bring a children's book author and an illustrator/author to the county on Saturday, May 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at both locations.
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Dismissal schedule published for last day of Prince William County Schools on June 8
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 04/24/18 / Education /
If there are no unexpected closures that impact the school schedule for the remainder of this school year, the last day of school for the 2017–18 school year is scheduled to be Friday, June 8.
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April 25 parent/student meeting for driver education at Forest Park High School in Woodbridge
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 04/24/18 / Education / Health & Safety / Transportation /
A parent/student driver education meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 25, at Forest Park High School in Woodbridge. Plan to arrive by 6:45 p.m. The program will begin promptly at 7 p.m. in the auditorium and in the enclosed cafeteria.
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Patriot HS teacher selected for national faculty for new Pre-AP theatre program
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 04/24/18 / Breaking News / Education / Nokesville / People & Places / Creative Arts /
As the only performing arts teacher, out of the 75 teachers chosen, Patriot High School's Kathryn Facemire will contribute as the visual and performing arts expert for the new program currently in development. She will guide the creation of content and, this summer, will lead workshops for the teachers who will pilot the new program across the country in the upcoming school year.
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VSU receives grant to expand urban agriculture education through distance learning
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FROM Virginia State University 04/20/18 / Agriculture / Education / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
Virginia State University has been awarded $249,800 by the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) to expand its urban agriculture education through distance learning. The Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate Program will be changed from its current face-to-face format to a self-paced, online option.
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Stonewall Jackson High School senior named candidate for Disney Dreamers Academy
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 04/20/18 / Business / Education / Manassas / People & Places /
Kody Frye, a senior at Stonewall Jackson High School, is one of only 100 students selected nation-wide to participate in the 2018 Disney Dreamers Academy.
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Prince William School Board appoints Dr. Babur Lateef as interim Chairman at-Large April 18
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 04/18/18 / Breaking News / Education /
Dr. Babur Lateef interim appointee will perform all duties of the Chair of the School Board until the position is filled in a November 2018 special election. The position became available after the resignation of Chairman Ryan Sawyers in early March.
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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,
