Prince William County Department of Economic Development is proud to sponsor the 2017 industry-leading Serious Play Conference July 18-20, at the George Mason University Science & Technology Campus in Manassas. More than 100 serious game design industry leaders are expected, a news release stated.

The School Board of the City of Manassas will hold a Special Meeting/Retreat on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. and on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 7:15 a.m. at the Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Rd. Ste 2, Charlottesville, VA.

Neabsco Elementary School has a new principal.

Rising eighth-graders in the Women’s Choir at Marsteller Middle School will be in “music camp” in August, working with Choral Teacher Julie Phelan to prepare for the high point of their careers, a 30-minute performance before an audience of thousands of music educators in November. This is the second time that Marsteller has won an invitation to bring the choir to the Virginia Music Educators Association annual conference.

The Prince William County School Board does not meet formally in July and August but members may attend other school division related meetings, conferences, workshops and outings.

The 2017-18 schedules will be emailed on August 24 to all student household email addresses, according to a news release from the Office of Community Relations for Prince William County Schools.

She has counseled generations of students, yet Osbourn Park High School Counselor Lillian Orlich was surprised that her retirement was trending on social media this week, although she preferred a quiet departure.

Boaters will notice an increase in Prince William County police officers on the water and at recreational boating checkpoints such as Leesylvania State Park this weekend. The goal is to remove impaired operators, thus providing a safe and enjoyable experience for boaters this holiday season.