Move-in for new students is today. The campus tradition of Eagle Gathering is Sunday. Fall classes start Monday, Aug. 22.
UMW to welcome more than 1,000 new students
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The law about stopping for a school bus
When do I need to stop and when can I proceed with caution?
WATCH: Safety the top priority in Stafford Schools
Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor says safety is on everyone’s mind
An “enormous hat rack”: here’s everything educators want you to know about the local teacher shortage
Local education leaders discuss what’s causing the teacher shortage, the impact on student outcomes, and how it can be fixed.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Germanna Community College
Update on the Virginia Infrastructure Academy and how it’s impacting people’s lives and the community.
WATCH: Spotsy School Board updates restraint and seclusion policy
The Spotsylvania School Board approved revisions to the policy on restraint and seclusion that brings the policy into compliance with state law and the state Board of Education.
WATCH: Stafford School Board says they’re solidly behind Dr. Taylor
Stafford School Board members say Friday’s Convocation at FredNats Stadium was a good idea that ended badly in the heat. But the School Board gave their support to Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor.
WATCH: Stafford School Superintendent apologizes for the Convocation ending last week
“I take full responsibility….I sincerely apologize.” Dr. Taylor says he will change the way large events are planned in the future.
WATCH: City Schools produce back to school video!
Students, faculty and staff from Fredericksburg City Schools made their own rendition of The Greatest Show into The Greatest Schools.
WATCH: Spotsy School Board majority says fewer shortages in the county than other local schools
Over 100 teacher openings in Spotsy
WATCH: Transition Day in Stafford on Tuesday
Students in kindergarten, 6th grade and 9th grade will go to school a day early to get used to new routines
UMW theatre alum creates costumes for shows on Hulu, HBO
“If you’re ambitious and can figure out what you want,” she said, “there will always be someone at UMW to guide you and help you reach those goals.”
PHOTOS: Helping area students get ready to go back to school
Mount Hope Baptist in Spotsylvania collects supplies in a big way
Heat impacts Stafford Schools Convocation at FredNats Stadium
Stafford School reports 8 participants taken to area hospitals
WATCH: What you need to know as school buses return to the roads
Stafford’s Director of Transportation and the Sheriff’s Office on how to properly stop and allow students to get on and off the bus safely in three common scenarios.
WATCH: Spotsy School Board members say staff excited to be coming back
Spotsylvania School Board members Gillespie and Phelps say these are exciting times for county schools
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stuff the Bus in Spotsy
Lisa Dolan and Michelle Patton Swisher on how your school supply donations will help families and students. Also a discussion on the training and scope of help social workers provide
WATCH: Spotsy interim school superintendent asks for more help
Spotsylvania Interim Superintendent Kelly Guempel says there are currently 114 openings. Class size, he tells the school board, is the biggest concern.
WATCH: Stafford County High Schools will have a one-hour lunch block
During this one hour block, students will eat lunch, have the opportunity to seek academic support, complete homework, meet with teachers, and recharge for the remainder of the school day.
WATCH: Transition Day coming to Stafford Schools
It’s an attempt to make the transitions for kindergarten, 6th grade and 9th grade students easier. It’s a noninstructional day.
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