15 bands from around the region will compete.
WATCH: Band competition coming to Stafford High School on Saturday
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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.
State accreditation shows mixed marks for Fredericksburg-area schools
Only 85.4% of schools statewide are fully accredited.
Stafford Schools present six scenarios for county’s sixth high school
Public invited to community meeting at Stafford High School to review proposed boundary adjustments.
Spotsylvania school bus aide facing charges of sexually assaulting students with disabilities
Apparent victims are students with disabilities ranging from 4-5 years of age.
Spotsylvania supervisors request state support for school choice
Supervisors also aim to shorten early-voting period.
Mitchell hopes training will help Spotsylvania School Board to play by the rules
Work session held Monday night focused on proper board governance.
King George seeking candidates to fill school board vacancy
James Monroe District representative Matthew Roles resigned earlier this month.
UMW achieves top 10 U.S. News ranking of national public liberal arts colleges
The school ranks No. 132 nationwide, according to publication.
Fredericksburg-area school officials present plans to combat chronic absenteeism
Area school divisions are getting creative when it comes enticing students to attend school regularly.
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