Police: Both schools have since transitioned to ‘indoor instruction,’ and there is no threat at this time.
Breaking: Walker Grant Middle, Lafayette Elementary briefly placed on lockdown
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Former Caroline basketball coach’s dismissal leaves him and supporters seeking answers
Eddie Freeman was fired after a student and fellow teacher alleged he made inappropriate comments.
PHOTOS: The shelves are nearly empty at Treasure House in Spotsylvania
Rock Out Knock Out Homelessness is about collecting items for Treasure House at Massaponax High School.
WATCH: Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness in Spotsy Friday and Saturday
Collecting school and household items for Treasure House at Massaponax High School at the Southpoint Walmart.
A warm gesture: nonprofit partners with Stafford County schools to provide winter coats
Across the division, 1,236 coats have been requested by school counselors to support their communities.
Expo offers Stafford County students a window into possible futures
Event allowed more than 1,500 seniors from the county’s five high schools and the Phoenix Center for Innovative Learning to learn about opportunities, whether they be in college, the workforce or the military.
King George School Board selects Cleveland to fill vacancy
Residents spoke in favor of Cleveland in part because of conservative views she shared with predecessor.
A right to be heard? Muted mic causes friction at Spotsylvania School Board meeting
Routine personnel packet initially denied as board wrestles with properly vetting new hires in light of recent incidents.
WATCH: Band competition coming to Stafford High School on Saturday
15 bands from around the region will compete.
Partnership aimed at creating affordable housing for Caroline teachers, first responders
Caroline County Public Schools, Habitat of Caroline and Central Virginia Housing established the Teach, Respond and Thrive Housing Initiative.
JLARC: UMW among 7 higher ed institutions facing viability risks
Report states enrollment has declined 20% over past decade; graduation rates ‘higher than predicted.’
Stop the Bleed training for some Spotsy students
The Spotsylvania Career & Tech Center partnered with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office to provide “Stop the Bleed” training to all Medical Assisting II and DE Health Care Technician students.
Stafford School Board changes calendar, adding two professional development days
Board also discusses funds for student laptops, capital improvements.
A room of one’s own: making space for wellness at Brooke Point
Macy’s and JED Foundation donated furnishing, labor to create a special space for high school students.
King George School Board candidates make their case to fill vacancy
Six candidates applied to fill the vacancy left after Matthew Roles resigned last month.
Former Spotsylvania Superintendent Taylor files lawsuit against school board
Ex-school chief alleges First Amendment rights were violated when he was terminated less than two months after hosting conservative Christian book fair.
GPS pioneer West ‘helped chart a path of opportunity’ for students
At reception, elementary school namesake feted by local leaders, presidential hopeful Harris.
From the Philippines to Bowling Green: Caroline takes international approach to address teacher shortage
As part of the Greenheart Exchange, eight teachers from the Philippines and will begin teaching at Caroline Middle School and Caroline High School later this month.
Spotsylvania school officials aim to assess threats at light speed
Adoption of new technology comes after several students were arrested last month on felony charges related to threats of school violence.
Another promising season afoot for top-ranked UMW men’s soccer
The Eagles are the No. 1 team in the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division III Top 25 rankings—a position they’ve held three weeks in a row.
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