The School Board of the City of Manassas announced Nov. 27 that it will begin the process of hiring a new superintendent by seeking public input on qualifications. The search follows the announcement of the retirement of current Superintendent, Catherine Magouyrk, effective June 30, 2018.

PWCS has met the challenge of making a school budget readable and understandable, so say examiners for the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International, for the 22nd consecutive year.

PWCS drama students from Reagan and Gainesville Middle Schools and Patriot High School turned in winning performances at the Theatre Festival held in conjunction with the Virginia Theatre Association annual conference Oct. 28-29.

Dara Harris Dugger, current director of school counseling at Stonewall Jackson High School, has been appointed director of Prince William County Schools' Office of Student Management and Alternative Programs.

Congressman Gerry Connolly will hold his annual Open Season Workshop on Nov. 18, at the Fairfax County Government Center to assist federal employees and retirees in navigating through the many changes in the 2018 Federal Employees Health Benefits Plans (FEHBP), dental and vision insurance programs.

Gainesville Middle School’s annual Mistletoe Craft Show will be held for the fifth year on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Gainesville Middle School for the Arts and Sciences, 8001 Limestone Dr., Gainesville.

Parents and students from across Prince William County can get all of their financial aid for college questions answered at “Super Saturday” events to be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to noon at: Stonewall Jackson High School, 8820 Rixlew Lane, Manassas; and Freedom High School, 15201 Neabsco Mills Road, Woodbridge.

PWCS drama students performed at the Theatre Festival held in conjunction with the Virginia Theatre Association annual conference October 28-29.