Schools and youth groups urged to participate after preliminary data reveals significant increase in unbelted fatalities.
Statewide Buckle Up Challenge for Teens Kicks Off in Virginia
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Local School Featured as One of Commonwealth’s Top High Schools
The recognition focuses on FA’s engagement with the local arts community, including the opportunity to have student’s work featured in local galleries.
Germanna Gets $700,000 To Help Fill Job Openings For Heavy Equipment Operators
Germanna Community ’s Center for Workforce and Community Education was recently awarded a two-year grant to train and certify heavy equipment operators.
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Awards Six Innovative Partnership Grants for FY19
Funds support collaborative local initiatives to improve early education
North Stafford High School Library Featured in Magazine
The library remodel took place during the summer of 2017 and transformed the space into a state-of- the-art facility inspired by academic libraries.
Eight in the Running for 2019 Virginia Teacher of the Year
Over the past two days eight teachers learned of their selection as 2019 Virginia Regional Teachers of the Year during surprise classroom visits, school assemblies and announcements.
UMW President Rides 1,000-foot Slip ‘n Slide
University of Mary Washington President Troy Paino made a splash Saturday morning by riding a thousand-foot slip ‘n slide through downtown Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg Student named to All-Academic Team
Eastern Mennonite University student Hannah Nichols of Fredericksburg, VA has been named to the ODAC All-Academic Team for Women’s Track & Field.
Four Teachers Selected as State Finalists for Presidential Awards
The award recognizes teachers who develop and implement high-quality instructional programs that improve student learning.
SCPS Prepares to Welcome Students
New features and highlights for the 2018-2019 school year include a new superintendent, online back to school forms, facilities upgrades, and more.
Massaponax High School Assault
Sheriff Roger L. Harris announced that charges were filed against a 15 year old suspect for malicious wounding after an altercation on school grounds.
UMW President to Ride 1,000-foot Slip ‘n Slide
UMW President Troy Paino says “so long” to summer with a water-soaked Labor Day-weekend ride.
Collect For Kids Backpack Stuffing Event
Who: Stafford County Public Schools School Board Members Acting Superintendent Pamela M. Kahle Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner SCPS Staff and students What: Organization and Distribution of school supplies for SCPS students When: Wednesday, August 29, 2018, 8:00 a.m....
The Best and Worst Virginia Community Colleges
See how local schools such as Germanna Community College and Rappahannock Community College ranked at the national and state level.
Grants Provide Academics, Enrichment & Opportunity
The VDOE is awarding 29 new grants to fund 21st Century Community Learning Centers in communities across the commonwealth.
Tips for Packing Healthy School Lunches on a Budget
Dr. Yum serves up tips on how to pack affordable healthy lunches this school year, including a recipe for Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels!
UMW History Professor Receives Fulbright
UMW Associate Professor of History and American Studies Nabil Al-Tikriti received the prestigious 2018-2019 Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant.
Stevenson University Recognizes Spring Deans List Students
Stevenson University recognizes Kasie Hood and Rebeka Leopardas of Fredericksburg for making the Dean’s List this semester.
Virginia Has the 6th Best School System in America
WalletHub compared school systems across America on 25 key measures of quality and safety, and found Virginia to have the 6th best school system.
Arts-Infused STEM Equals Student Success
A group of future educators looked over a Greek play that gave a wholly different version of how summer turns to fall.
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