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.
Haymaker STEM Expo and College Fair at Battlefield High School rescheduled to Feb. 6
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01/20/16 / Breaking News / Education / Haymarket /
Battlefield High School invites the community to attend the Haymaker STEM Expo on Saturday, Feb. 6, rescheduled from Jan. 23. The event will offer a multitude of family-friendly activities for students and adults of all ages. Admission is free, and the event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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All Prince William County schools opening two hours late Tuesday, Jan. 19
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01/19/16 / Breaking News / Education /
On Tuesday, January 19, All Prince William County Public Schools will open two hours late due to the projected sub-zero temperatures in the morning. SACC will open two hours late. These precautions will ensure the safety of all students, especially the thousands who walk to school.
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Scholarships available through SPARK
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01/17/16 / Education /
SPARK, the Education Foundation for Prince William County Public Schools, will award at least 10 scholarships to graduating seniors this year. Applications are now available on the SPARK website for these scholarships.
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Feb. 1 deadline for most Prince William schools’ specialty programs
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01/17/16 / Education /
For those wanting to enroll in a PWCS specialty program but haven't applied yet, time is running short. For students residing in Prince William County before Jan. 1, the deadline for applications is Monday, Feb. 1, 2016. Students moving into the county after Jan. 1 should call the coordinator of the program(s) of interest for more information.
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Students to compete in MLK Youth Oratorical Contest on Monday
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01/17/16 / Education / People & Places / Woodbridge /
Prince William County students will compete in the Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Oratorical Contest on Monday, January 18 at C.D. Hylton Memorial Chapel, 14640 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge. The event will begin at 11 a.m. More than 1,500 people are expected to attend.
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All-County Honors Orchestras to perform Jan. 30
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Outstanding orchestra students from Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) at the middle and high school levels will combine their talents for an afternoon of music at the upcoming All County Orchestra program, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 30 at Stonewall Jackson High School. The annual event gives young musicians a chance to perform challenging scores under the direction of a guest conductor.
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Two PWCS music educators lauded by James Madison University
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01/14/16 / Education / People & Places / Music /
Greg Oaks at Battlefield High School and Thomas Tutwiler at Hylton High School have been honored by James Madison University School of Music for their significant contributions to the music education profession.
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PWC teacher of Russian language receives Excellence in Teaching award
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01/14/16 / Education / People & Places /
Paul Rischard of Hylton High School was presented the 2015 Excellence in Teaching Award for U.S. secondary schools by the American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages.
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Manassas Council names Steve Burke as new Manassas City Manager
Steve Burke, an Assistant City Manager and Director of Public Works for the City of Manassas, has been named City Manager by Manassas City Council effective February. 3, 2025. Interim City Manager Douglas Keen will return to his post as Police Chief and an Assistant City Manager.
