Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker talks to the school board about limited options. Because of a lack of local and state funding, Spotsylvania will not be able to offer any virtual learning options.
WATCH: Spotsy School Board votes to allow parents to opt their kids out of wearing masks in schools
The Spotsylvania School Board voted 6-1 Monday night to allow parents to fill out a form to opt their children out of wearing masks in schools. Masks will be required on school buses. That’s a federal regulation.
T. Benton Gayle Middle School student places in National Junior Beta Convention
Nathan Hall one of only 7 Virginia students to place in competition
Stafford County Public Schools seeks community feedback regarding new superintendent
Community Forums July 28-29, public comments open through August 3
UMW honors students earn early selection to Med School
Thanks to an agreement between UMW and the George Washington School of Medicine, UMW Honors students can earn early selection
UMW earns spot in top-selling ‘Fiske Guide to Colleges 2022’
Fiske points out the strengths of UMW’s academic programs, emphasis on research and experiential learning, and study abroad and honors programs.
UMW young alumna wins county-wide elementary teacher award in Fairfax
UMW alumna Amelia Carr recently received the 2021 New Elementary Teacher award from Fairfax County Public Schools
PHOTOS: Finishing the mural at Hugh Mercer Elementary in the City
Artists Gabe Pons and Sophia Pineda planned it. Some parents and volunteers helped put paint to bricks.
WATCH: Hugh Mercer mural finished!
The 750 square foot mural at Hugh Mercer Elementary is finished! It was planned by local artists Gabe Pons and Sophia Pineda. They were assisted by Jayem Pals and other community volunteers.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Dr. Scott Kizner
Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner talks about his own health, preparing for a more normal school year, and the need to plan for growth.
UMW LGBTQ oral history project highlights alumni pride
Released during Pride Month, these interviews show how these alums discovered themselves and learned to feel pride at Mary Washington, while shaping queer culture on campus for generations to come.
Fredericksburg Academy student selected for Smithsonian virtual exhibit
This project represents Virginia in the showcase and is one of only 51 chosen for the exhibit.
Stafford County Public Schools Mobile Enrollment Festivals
Students and their families may enroll in kindergarten and early childhood education programs onsite at these events
Governor announces UMW Board of Visitors appointments
Here are backgrounds of the four
WATCH: No change in Spotsy School Board public comment policy
Policies are routinely reviewed every five years. Board members Phelps and Abuismail voted no against tabling discussion on the policy. Vice-Chair Daniels abstained.
LISTEN: Germanna Community College/Workforce & Germanna Foundation
Bruce Davis-Special Assistant to the President and head of the Germanna Foundation and Dr. Shashuna Gray-V.P. for Academic Affairs and Workforce Development.
LISTEN: Germanna Community College/Todd Academy
Germanna’s Coordinator of Dual Enrollment Lawana Burnett and students Sora Glover and Ashanti Freeman talk about where underserved high school students in the City and Spotsylvania complete an associate degree at Germanna along with a high school diploma.
5th grade students at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School in Stafford connect with classroom in Uganda
The students have learned that classrooms and learning in Uganda is similar and different in many ways.
City Schools celebrate 150 years today
A drive-thru celebration planned this afternoon by Fredericksburg City Schools. Here are the details
UMW offers free course to all: ‘Life After COVID’
The course will be done thru Zoom and YouTube. It will run Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 1 to July 1.