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.
Charity car show Nov. 5 for Battlefield HS Band at BHS in Haymarket
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FROM Battlefield High School Marching Band Support Organization (BSO) 10/24/22 / Education / Haymarket / Money & Taxes /
To replace Battlefield High School Band music instruments and help offset the costs of participating in regional competitions, there will be a charity car show at the high school in Haymarket Nov. 5 from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.
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Governor’s Physical Activity Award Program for School Personnel
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 10/20/22 / Education / Health & Safety / State Government /
Gov. Glenn Youngkin, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education, has announced his 2022-2023 Governor’s Physical Activity Award Program for School Personnel. The program emphasizes the connection between regular physical activity and its benefits to the overall health and wellness of school personnel.
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Grassland Bird Initiative offers $$ incentives for delaying haying and stockpiling summer pasture
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By Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative (VGBI) and Smithsonian’s Virginia Working Landscapes 10/17/22 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Education / Environment / People & Places /
Nearby farmers can get paid for protecting grassland birds during their vulnerable nesting season.
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Rep. Wexton to hold student debt relief forum Oct. 20 at 2 p.m.
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FROM Rep. Jennifer Wexton 10/14/22 / Breaking News / Education / Federal Government /
Making higher education more affordable and easing the burden of student debt on Virginia families has been a top priority for me in Congress. Over the past year, there have been two major actions taken to make it easier for those most in need to have their debt forgiven – reforms to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and President Biden’s targeted student debt relief plan.To help constituents navigate the application process for these opportunities and have your questions answered, I’m hosting a Student Debt Relief Webinar next Thursday, October 20th at 2 p.m.
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Woodbridge High Homecoming Parade in Lake Ridge on Friday, Oct. 21, at 4 p.m.
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10/11/22 / Breaking News / Education / Lake Ridge / People & Places / Woodbridge / Kids Konnection /
Families, friends and members of the community are invited to see the Woodbridge High School Homecoming Parade starting at 4 p.m. on Friday. Oct. 21, starting at 4 p.m.
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Students living in off-campus housing need renters’ insurance, says KHEAA
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FROM KHEAA 10/05/22 / Business / Education / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
College students who rent an apartment or house should consider purchasing renters insurance that provides coverage if their belongings get stolen, burned in a fire or destroyed by a natural disaster. Parents' homeowners insurance may cover items in dorms but not in off-campus housing.
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Day Without Us set for Sept. 30 to protest overturn of Roe v. Wade
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09/22/22 / Education / Federal Government / Health & Safety / People & Places /
Organizers are asking participants to stop business as usual and remove themselves from their daily routines to demonstrate power and autonomy over how they use their bodies. Instead of work and school, they are asked to participate in an online teach-in and local events across the country.
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Local leaders in virtual dialogue about equity in education Sept. 22
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FROM Conversations in the Community 09/20/22 / Education / Money & Taxes / Kids Konnection /
Conversations in the Community will host its monthly virtual discussion, “Educational Equity: What Is It and Why Is It Important?" on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 7:30 p.m. at http://www.citcom.org
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IRS offers help to military members and veterans with their unique tax needs
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families often qualify for special tax benefits. An IRS news release describes some of the most common deductions and exclusions and tells where to get more information.
