From anger to understanding to frustration. The Spotsylvania School Board heard it all Monday night. Just about three hours of public comment.
WATCH: Having their say. Spotsy School Board hears from the public
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PHOTOS: Another successful Ceili Leahy Day of Service
Over 250 students (from JM and Stafford High School) spent Saturday morning doing volunteer work around the community.
WATCH: Courtland High School Royal Brigade Marching Band
@ Courtland High School
WATCH: 2021 Ceili Leahy Day of Service inspirational speaker says she’s motivated by students
Tammy Clark says she’s more involved in the community because of the example of Ceili
Spotsylvania Schools recognized as one of Virginia’s Best Employers for second year in a row
Spotsy Schools one of only 90 employers in Virginia to receive this distinction. Additionally, only nine of the 132 Virginia public school divisions earned this distinction in the Forbes ranking.
WATCH: Stafford Supervisors discuss Critical Race Theory
Board will vote on a resolution September 21
Spotsy boy to compete on American Ninja Warrior Junior
The competition is Thursday on Peacock
PHOTOS: Germanna remembers 9-11
Dozens of Germanna students planted 3,000 flags Tuesday to prepare for GCC’s 9/11 Remember: 20 Years Later event set for noon Thursday, Sept. 9 in the courtyard of the Fredericksburg Area Campus.
UMW with strong showing in two sets of national rankings
The University of Mary Washington took top spots in a pair of prestigious national college rankings, each released this week.
Stafford teacher earns Master Teacher of Honor Award Educator Earns Master Teacher of Honor Award
To earn this designation, an educator must among many things have more than 15 years of classroom teaching experience; submit evidence of professional development, leadership, community service,
WATCH: Ceili Leahy Day of Service continues to grow and impact
John and Leslie Leahy in a wide-ranging discussion about the ninth Ceili Leahy Day of Service on 9/11. This time it’s JM students along with Stafford High School.
LISTEN: Town Talk-Germanna Community College/College Everywhere
Dr. Eric Vanover, Dr. Janet Gullickson, Dr. Shashuna Gray and Tina Lance talk about the groundbreaking concept–College Everywhere–and what it means.
Stafford Schools Superintendent named Journalism Education Association Administrator of the Year
Dr. Scott Kizner Recognized for Exceptional Support of Student Journalism
WATCH: Stafford School Board member wonders if county is over-quarantining kids
Susan Randall proposes kids back in school after six days of quarantine, after testing negative on day five. Currently students are kept out of class 14 days after coming in contact with someone suspected of having COVID and must attend class virtually.
Walker Grant going virtual until September 7th
Student absenteeism is high. Staff capacity is at a critical level at Walker Grant
WATCH: Spotsy School Board meeting shut down after angry voices disrupt and deputies are used
No business conducted by the Spotsylvania School Board Monday night. The meeting unraveled over a motion to add public comment to the agenda.
Move-In Day for first-year students @ UMW
After more than a year of online learning, due to COVID-19, the undergrads breathed life back into campus.
WATCH: As COVID climbs, Fauquier superintendent asks parents to require their kids to wear a mask
Fauquier School Superintendent David Jeck has announced in a video that 244 children are currently quarantined because they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
WATCH: Expressing concerns. Wanting answers.
Stafford Supervisors Vanuch and Coen talk about problems during the opening week of school.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner
Dr. Kizner talks about the start of the school year with bus and teacher shortages. He talks about moving forward.
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