Lee Hill School Board member Lisa Phelps on why students should return to the classroom.
VIDEO: Stories from 2020: “Cats are suffering”
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Stafford Schools to provide virtual only instruction January 4-8
There are some exceptions…
Virtual ‘Great Lives’ season showcases UMW faculty expertise
From UMW: In a year when many are sticking close to home, the upcoming William B. Crawley Great Lives lecture season, now in its 18th year, will be virtual this spring and returns to its roots by featuring the expertise of University of Mary Washington faculty....
Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region to award more than $145,000 in scholarships
Seniors are encouraged to apply now through the foundation’s online application portal
VIDEO: Celebrating accomplishments/Virtual graduation at Germanna Community College
Virtual graduation at the December graduation at Germanna Community College. Here are some highlights
VIDEO: Virtual graduation at Germanna for nursing students
Virtual Graduation for December nursing graduates at Germanna Community College. Here are some highlights.
Virtual graduation at Germanna Community College today
Germanna graduation and nurse pinning ceremonies can be seen on Germanna’s Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram
VIDEO: Spotsy Schools staying hybrid–but keeping a close watch on the numbers
What will school look like in Spotsylvania when students return after the upcoming break? The School Board will continue to monitor COVID and hold a special meeting, if necessary.
UMW bike study rolls into Fredericksburg
The goal is to preserve the city’s rich history and culture, while also creating a more vibrant economic future for downtown businesses, said Fredericksburg Main Street Executive Director Ann Glave.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Spotsylvania County Schools
Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker and School Board Chairman Baron Braswell. Spotsy is the largest school system in the state offering K-12 hybrid learning. An update.
VIDEO: “Overly overly cautious” approach to cleaning city schools described
Fredericksburg City Schools Interim Deputy Superintendent Dr. Matthew Eberhardt tells the School Board that there have been no student cases of COVID-19. Eberhardt outlined the approach City Schools have taken with COVID-19.
Here’s the City Schools K-12 plan
The Fredericksburg School Board approved a plan to send students–who want to go–back into the classroom two days a week for face-to-face learning
VIDEO: City Schools release transition plan back into classrooms in January
The Fredericksburg School Board on Monday night approved a plan to offer face-to-face learning to K-12 students who want it two days a week beginning in January.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Germanna Community College
Germanna Registrar Cheri Maea and Dean of Nursing and Health Technologies Patti Lisk talk about the Re-Educating Virginians Initiative and how GCC students can benefit.
Goshen Baptist in Spotsylvania reaches out to school bus drivers
Saying thank-you to Spotsylvania school bus drivers. Goshen Baptist Church dropped off goodie bags to drivers at Robert E. Lee Elementary.
VIDEO: Sports moving ahead in Spotsy Schools
The Spotsylvania School Board votes to move forward with sports. School Board member Erin Grampp favors playing now. School Board member Dawn Shelley favors postponing sports until the COVID risk can be analyzed.
New initiative allows Germanna Community College to provide up to $1.1 million in free training to those laid off during pandemic
Local people may receive up to $3,000 in tuition and training that boosts area economy
Book vending machine at Unionville Elementary in Orange
Similar to a vending machine filled with snacks or drinks, the Inchy Bookworm Vending Machine is loaded with books that offer a wide variety of subjects and reading levels.
PHOTOS: Day of Service @ JM
Planting trees at James Monroe High School. The Ceili Leahy Day of Service has been virtual this fall until Saturday morning when some students volunteered with Tree Fredericksburg.
VIDEO: Finally! Day of Service returns to JM!
The Ceili Leahy Day of Service and Tree Fredericksburg team up to offer a some students an in person Day of Service. Trees planted at James Monroe High School.
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