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.
Name suggestions being taken for “Ferlazzo school
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01/05/16 / Education / People & Places / Woodbridge /
he Elementary School Naming Committee will hold two community meetings on Jan. 19 and on Jan. 25 to receive name suggestions for the “Ferlazzo” Elementary School, currently under construction in Woodbridge.
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Feb. 1 workshop for brothers and sisters of siblings with special needs
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01/05/16 / Education / Health & Safety / People & Places /
At this workshop which will take place Feb. 1, from 1-4 p.m., brothers and sisters, age 8–13, can talk about the challenges and joys of having a sibling who has a disability.
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NBCT teachers announced, recognition of outstanding educators Jan. 28
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01/05/16 / Education / People & Places /
Thirteen PWCS teachers who have received National Board Certification will be honored at a School Board reception on Jan. 28. Five of the 13 National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) achieved recertification.
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Thirty-one Prince William County teachers nominated for Teacher of the Year awards
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FROM Prince William County Schools 01/05/16 / Education / People & Places /
Thirty-one World-Class teachers have been nominated by school staff and parents for the PWCS Teacher of the Year Award and The Washington Post Teacher of the Year Award.
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VCU inks MOU with University of Havana
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FROM the Governor's Office 01/04/16 / Breaking News / Education / State Government /
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today, Jan. 4, that Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Havana. The MOU will allow both institutions to work together to develop cooperative programs in a variety of academic disciplines studied at both institutions.
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New program will teach students how government works and how to influence it
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From a Prince William County Schools Report 01/01/16 / Education / Money & Taxes /
A $23,000 grant recently awarded to Prince William County Public Schools will support a program to teach 150-200 students across the county how their local, state, and federal governments work, give them an understanding of how to change public policy, and provide hands-on experience researching and debating current issues in the community.
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Huge MLK celebration planned for Jan. 18 at Hylton Memorial Chapel in Woodbridge
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From a Prince William County Schools Report 01/01/16 / Education / People & Places / Woodbridge / Kids Konnection /
Students in Prince William County Public Schools will participate in the Annual King Day Celebration and Youth Oratorical Contest on Monday, Jan. 18 at the Hylton Memorial Chapel, 14640 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge. The event will begin at 11 a.m.
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PW School Board organizational meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 6
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12/28/15 / Education / People & Places /
Prince William County School Board will hold its annual organizational meeting on Wednesday, January 6 at 7 p.m. prior to its regular public meeting. Board members are scheduled to elect a vice chairman who will serve for one year; make appointments for clerk and deputy clerk; and establish the Board’s meeting schedule for 2016.
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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.
