Members of the School Board and Superintendent Steve Walts were among administrators and colleagues congratulating 230 retirees at a ceremony at the Kelly Leadership Center. “It is our great loss,” Walts told retirees. “You will be hard to replace.”

Discover Prince William & Manassas held its annual National Tourism Week Luncheon & Industry Awards Event on Friday May 6th, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. The annual industry award ceremony honors the contributions of individuals and organizations to the promotion and development of Prince William & Manassas as a tourism destination.

Need to make up course credits or get ahead? No time in your schedule to take every course you want? Virtual High School summer session will run from June 27 through Aug. 5 and registration is now being accepted.

Mary McGowan has been appointed PWCS Division Counsel, effective July 1. As a PWCS employee, McGowan will soon be able to devote her full attention to Division needs, a news release said.

Ryan Ferrera, previously a social studies teacher at Battlefield High School who moved on to become an assistant principal, has been appointed principal of Battlefeld High School in Haymarket. He will replace Principal Amy Ethridge-Conti who is retiring.

Prince William County's Department of Fire and Rescue held its graduation ceremony for the 21 members of Recruit Class 2015-2 at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas on Friday, May 6, at 10 a.m. Battalion Chief Robert L. Clemons presided over the ceremony.

John F. Heltzel AIA, PC is celebrating its 25th anniversary. A small business serving all of Northern Virginia and beyond, the firm began in 1991 as a one man office, and has grown steadily based on positive referrals by previous clients, according to a news release.

Dr. Steven L. Walts, school superintendent for Prince William County, has been recognized as Region IV Superintendent of Year for the second time. He was also recognized in 2010 for demonstrating innovative leadership, clearly targeting teaching and learning and for supporting academic rigor, particularly with specialty programs in elementary, middle and high schools.