The event tonight is virtual and this year is Take Back the Net
UMW, other Virginia campuses to Hold Virtual ‘Take Back the Night’
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Dr. Catlett outlines instructional plan for the rest of the year in city schools
VIDEO: Dr. Catlett says instruction from home will begin April 27th. Summer school will be offered along with support classes next school year.
Dr. Baker tells Spotsy seniors every effort will be made to honor their achievements
VIDEO: Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker tells the school board that school staff is committed to finding a way to honor graduating seniors.
Germanna grad working as FEMA first responder in NYC
VIDEO: Trained locally. Serving in a COVID-19 hot spot
Time now to apply for Cooking Autism grants
Cooking Autism is offering grants to special education classrooms who would like to partake in providing life-skills programs to special education students thru cooking lessons
Stafford Schools increase community meal distribution for students
Students will receive a two-day supply of breakfast and lunch meals, available every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, for a total of twelve meals per week.
Schools closed. Here’s what the governor said
VIDEO: Governor Northam has closed schools–public and private for the rest of the academic year. He’s also closed more businesses.
UMW to hold graduation this fall
President Paino says a date hasn’t been set yet. But he says he looks forward to celebrating with the Class of 2020
Germanna cancels May graduation. Summer classes all online
Germanna joins a growing list of schools cancelling spring graduation.
Town Talk: Trauma Informed Schools
AUDIO: Michelle Patton Swisher and Lisa Dolan with Spotsylvania County Schools on Trauma Informed Schools. It’s about the brain and helping students and parents.
UMW classes cancelled Thursday and Friday: Classes to move to online formats
UMW President Troy Paino says all instruction to move to online alternate-learning formats March 16-April 3
Germanna extends spring break. Classes to resume March 23 thru virtual or alternate delivery
All GCC events cancelled thru April 6
Plan in place: Spotsy Schools outline Coronavirus prevention
VIDEO: Spotsylvania School officials outline plans to keep schools as germ-free as possible: From buses to the cafeteria to school nurses.
Stafford school providing free dinner meals twice a week
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary participates in Child and Adult Care Feeding Program
Reading with Chief Layton!
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Police Chief Brian Layton out in the community to read to some young kids. City Police staff weren’t sure who had more fun – Chief Layton or the kids!
Town Talk: Gari Melcher’s Home & Studio at Belmont and the James Monroe Museum
AUDIO: University of Mary Washington Museums Executive Director Scott Harris with updates on Gari Melcher’s Home and Studio at Belmont and the James Monroe Museum.
Cooking Autism’s $2,000 Spring Special Education Scholarship Application is now available
Deadline to apply for the scholarship is April 30th
UMW, Rappahannock Community College sign Transfer Agreement
The agreement provides a seamless path for RCC students to enroll at UMW
11pm Sunday deadline for high school seniors to apply for Community Foundation scholarships
Over 40 scholarships available
Germanna and FredNats team up on Jackie Robinson Essay Contest
VIDEO: It’s open to high school juniors and seniors. Deadline is April 15th
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