The UMW Athletic Department will continue work with the Mary Washington COVID-19 Implementation Team, the Athletics COVID-19 Action Team, the Capital Athletic Conference, and the NCAA to consider any options for moving competition for fall sports to the spring
VIDEO: The proposed new school opening plan in Stafford
Here’s the plan Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Kizner presented to the School Board on how virtual school will operate in the county to open the year. The School Board will vote next week.
VIDEO: Stafford Superintendent recommends schools stay all virtual into the fall
The Stafford School Board will vote next week on a new back to school plan proposed by Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner. Dr. Kizner has reversed course and is now endorsing a plan where elementary schools would be all virtual until at least early October. Early November for middle school and high school.
VIDEO: Spotsy School Superintendent talks about what lies ahead this next year
School is a challenge everywhere right now. Last week Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker talked to his School Board about the hardships and opportunities ahead.
Stafford County Schools launch annual Collect for Kids School Supply Drive
Supplies are collected through July 27, 2020 and distributed to schools on August 4.
VIDEO: Here’s a look at how Spotsylvania Schools will operate when students do return
The Spotsylvania School Board approved a plan to send students back to the classroom on a limited basis beginning in October. When they return, Don Upperco explains how schools will be operated.
VIDEO: Spotsy Schools to begin virtual. In-school learning could begin as soon as early October
Virtual school would begin in August and continue thru the first nine weeks in October. At that point and depending on the COVID-19 numbers, the school board could implement a virtual learning/two days in school plan.
Parrish Learning Zone offers free tutoring in July
Parrish Learning Zone says it’s been a difficult school year! Let us help you catch up and start the new school year feeling prepared and confident.
Some area State Farm agents provide a hot spot for improved wifi in Mayfield
The Mayfield Civic Association in Fredericksburg teams up with some State Farm Insurance Agents to provide a hot spot to expand wifi service in the neighborhood. Without the service, many students would not be able to keep up with their online classes.
NSWC Dahlgren Division and Germanna Community College Partner to impact business management and STEM education
The NSWCDD—Germanna Educational Partnership Agreement aligns with the Department of the Navy’s new civilian human capital strategy released in January 2020 to position the Navy for success.
Town Talk: Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker
https://www.newstalk1230.net/episode/town-talk-spotsy-school/
UMW plans return to a reimagined campus
As outlined in #ForwardUMW, a detailed plan released this week for returning to campus in August, change is more than meets the eye. Schedules, relationships and behavior – all will be different
City School Board member Malvina Kay with questions about the proposed school schedule
Questions about teachers taking temperatures to whether students should be going back to school…
First look at what school might look like in Fredericksburg this fall
A proposed schedule includes some days at school and some days with virtual learning. Community meetings will be held. A vote by the school board on the plan is expected later next week.
City Schools resumes emergency feeding program
Here’s the city school’s summer feeding plan
AUDIO: Town Talk: Dr. Scott Kizner/Stafford County Schools
Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner talks about getting ready to reopen schools and the challenges. Dr. Kizner talked about three options before the school board and his recommendation.
City Schools Deputy Superintendent chosen in Botetourt
Dr. Jonathon Russ begins in Southwest Virginia on Wednesday.
New Germanna College board member says education must speak to equity and justice
Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt has been appointed as the Spotsy representative for the coming four years on the Germanna Community College Board.
Cooking Autism: SpEd Teachers will need your help as students return to classrooms
“Our SpEd teachers will be very busy this upcoming year. They will be filling in the educational gaps that Covid-19 has made.”
Chancellor High School holds retirement parade for retiring Principal Jackie Bass-Fortune
32 years at Chancellor High for “JBF”