COVID-19 numbers up around the region.
Spotsy Schools stay virtual until January 29th
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VIDEO: Spotsy School Board approves changing the name of Robert E. Lee Elementary
The Spotsylvania School Board voted 4-3 to change the name of Robert E. Lee Elementary School.
VIDEO: Year-round school being considered in Virginia
Year-round school in the 2021-2022 school year. Governor Northam says it’s being discussed.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Scott Harris-UMW Museums
University of Mary Washington Museums Executive Director Scott Harris talks about the challenges facing museums in this time of COVID-19.
VIDEO: Spotsy School Board hears from the public on the name Robert E. Lee
No decision yet. The Spotsylvania School Board heard from county residents on Wednesday night for about 90 minutes about renaming Robert E. Lee Elementary School. A vote on how to proceed is now the next step.
VIDEO: Spotsy School Board to hear comments on renaming Robert E. Lee Elementary
The Spotsylvania School Board is scheduled to hold a public hearing this Wednesday night at 7 on renaming Robert E. Lee Elementary School.
VIDEO: Stories from 2020: “Cats are suffering”
Lee Hill School Board member Lisa Phelps on why students should return to the classroom.
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.
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