Adoption of new technology comes after several students were arrested last month on felony charges related to threats of school violence.
Spotsylvania school officials aim to assess threats at light speed
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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.
PHOTOS: Baron Braswell Race Against Teen Violence–Remembering and reminding
A chance to remember a life lost too soon with messages to parents and students of “See Something Say Something.”
WATCH: Major Scott tells Baron Braswell Run Against Teen violence that parents play a crucial role in prevention
Major Liz Scott with the Spotsylania Sheriff’s Office says teen violence prevention begins at home.
WATCH: Sheriff Harris talks to teens and their families about teen violence
2024 Baron Braswell Run Against Teen Violence: Spotsylvania Sheriff Roger talks about prevention.
WATCH: Gwen Martinez talk about the pain of losing a son to teen violence
Baron Braswell’s mother says every act of teen violence impacts the community.
WATCH: Dr. Mitchell addresses teen violence at Baron Braswell run in Spotsy
“Under my leadership we’re not going to tolerate any acts of violence in our schools.”
UMW’s new Academy of Technology and Innovation offers a learning lab for area students
The ATI program, housed at UMW’s Stafford campus, specializes in creating personalized opportunities and pathways for high school students.
Seven arrests made in threats involving Spotsylvania County schools
School and law enforcement officials released a joint statement informing the community about recent threats.
Fredericksburg-area superintendents work out solutions at career readiness forum
School leaders from across region discussed work-based learning for students.
Loaded gun found in 6-year-old student’s backpack at Orange Elementary School
A press release from the Sheriff’s Office says there have been no arrests and nobody was injured.
Threat scrawled in bathroom puts Spotsylvania school on alert
Officials: expect increased law enforcement presence at Courtland High School this week.
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