Meetings are scheduled January through March.
Stafford School Board Seeks Input on Redistricting
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Germanna President David Sam Honored by Virginia Community College Board
Sam is retiring in June 2017.
Germanna Dental Hygiene Students to Provide Free Dental Care for Kids
Children age 17 and under can receive free dental cleanings, x-rays, sealants, and fluoride.
UMW’s Stephen Farnsworth Receives 2017 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award
Farnsworth will be honored at a February ceremony in Richmond.
Video: Stafford First Grader Surprised by Dad’s Early Return from Kuwait
A Christmas wish comes true for a young boy.
Stafford Schools Place First, Second in Statewide Seat Belt Challenge
Seat belt use increased 8.2 percent among participating schools.
700 Receive Degrees, Certificates at Germanna Fall Commencement
Germanna Community College held fall commencement on December 19, 2016.
Germanna Community College Fall 2016 Nurse Pinning Ceremony
Germanna’s Nurse Pinning Ceremony was held on December 19.
Stafford Deputy Tells Germanna Graduates the Importance of Life-Long Learning
Maj. John McAlister is a Germanna graduate.
UMW President Reassigns Jonathan Levin, Names Acting Provost
Dr. Nina Mikhalevsky has been named acting provost.
Local Young Marine Wins Scholarship, Trip to Guam and Iwo Jima
Master Sgt. Dev R. Patel is a senior at Massaponax High School in Spotsylvania.
School Board Capital Improvement Plan Includes New Elementary School
A new school study is planned for FY 2020, with construction expected in FY 2021.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools Receives Science Education Grant
The district received a $2,000 educational grant from the Dominion Foundation.
Tree Fredericksburg, Hugh Mercer Elementary Partner to Create Patriot Park
The new park is intended as an outdoor learning space.
Connie Kincheloe Named Germanna Educational Foundation Philanthropist of the Year
“Community colleges save people’s lives, and that’s no exaggeration,” Kincheloe said.
UMW Men’s Rugby Wins 5 -2 Over Maryland
UMW is currently 5 wins and 2 losses in league play, and in third place in the Chesapeake Collegiate Rugby Conference.
Germanna Community College Announces Hiring Freeze
The move is in response to an expected 7.5 percent reduction in state funding.
Josh Hardy’s Brother Jack Honorary Captain at James Monroe Game
Jack represented his team in the coin flip.
UMW Receives $1.4M to Establish Master of Science in Nursing Program
The grant includes $200,000 in start-up funds and $1.2 million in scholarship/loan support.
Drinking Water Restrictions Remain in Place at Two Spotsylvania Schools
A routine drinking water test indicated the presence of total coliform and E. coli bacteria at Post Oak Middle School.
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