The Fredericksburg City School Board voted 4-1 to recommend ‘Gladys West Elementary School’ as the name for the former Walker-Grant building.
Trailblazing ‘figure’ officially on the map at city elementary school
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Transition days serve as a first-class introduction for area students
Fredericksburg City Schools welcomed back kindergarteners and sixth and ninth graders on Monday morning.
Press Rewind, July 28-Aug. 3
A state education official visited the area for a conversation on cell phone policies, the Fredericksburg Fire Chief sat down to detail the city’s response to the CSX train derailment and high school football practice got underway in extreme heat, in this week’s edition of Press Rewind.
Virginia’s sales tax holiday is underway
The tax-free weekend, which includes school supplies, started Friday morning and ends Sunday night.
Spotsylvania School Board holds heated final meeting before new superintendent begins
Former Massaponax basketball standout Aaron McFarland introduced as Panthers boys’ head coach.
‘Commonwealth Conversation’ yields mixed signals on phone use in schools
Several local superintendents, administrators and school board members attended Tuesday’s talk, which was hosted by the state Department of Education.
Powell fulfilled her promise to Caroline County’s most vulnerable children
The widow of former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell died Sunday, at age 86.
Workforce NOW awards student scholarships at chamber meeting
Three students recognized for community involvement, academics, educational pursuits.
Stafford seeks feedback in superintendent search
Community engagement events to be held in August.
Fredericksburg’s French connection: Students exchange culture and discovery
Students from Frejus, France experience a glimpse into life in Fredericksburg.
LISTEN: Thursday is Virginia Intern Day
Antoinette Jenkins is Director of the Rappahannock Work and Learn Collaborative housed at UMW.
FFP exclusive: There’s nothing middling about new city school
The Free Press accompanied FCPS educators and administrators on a recent tour of the city’s new middle school, which will open its doors for the 2025-26 school year.
JM to hold a ‘Commonwealth Conversation’ on schools and cellphones
Discussion held by state Department of Education planned for July 30.
Learning Lane to be closed for two months for stormwater pipe repairs
The city will hold a neighborhood meeting at 6:30 p.m. July 31 in the Lafayette Elementary School cafeteria to discuss the impact of the repairs.
Referendum on funding for new elementary school will appear on ballot in King George
Both bodies approved resolutions supporting the referendum during separate meetings this week.
City, UMW unveil on-campus stops for U.S. Civil Rights Trail
The five on-campus stops highlight local figures that contributed to the Civil Rights Movement.
Youngkin orders school divisions to develop cellphone policies
Three school divisions in the Fredericksburg region have already developed policies, while Caroline and Spotsylvania counties are exploring the issue as well.
WATCH: Spotsylvania School Board to consider cell phone policy
The Spotsylvania School Board has directed staff to gather information about a cell phone policy for either this coming school year or the next year.
Kaine’s Salute to Service stops in Spotsylvania to talk to teachers
Discussion centered around teacher recruitment and retention.
Governor appoints three new members to University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors
Governor Glenn Youngkin appointed three new members to the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors, each of whom will each serve four-year terms.
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