David Sam’s “Taconic Orogeny” is being considered for inclusion in The Pushcart Prize: Best of the Small Presses.
Germanna President’s Poem Nominated for Renown Literary Anthology
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Local Students Turn Lunchtime Trash into Cash for Their School
Through participation in TerraCycle’s recycling programs, schools can turn their empty food packaging into cash.
Germanna Introduces Girl Scouts to Science Careers
The first Girl Scout Science Day was held at Germanna Community College.
Germanna Names Dickinson Building Atrium for Longtime Supporters
Bruce and Sandy Davis have invested time and money in Germanna Community College since coming to the area in 1989
UMW Welcomes Largest Freshman Class in its History
1001 new students comprise this year’s freshman class.
Stafford Schools Asks Community to Remove “Insensitive Picture” from Social Media, Takes “Appropriate Actions” with Students
The photo was taken at Mountain View High School, according to Stafford County School officials.
Stafford High School Extends School Day 10 Minutes
School will begin at 7:30 a.m. for the rest of the 2015-16 school year.
How to Hire and Retain the Right Talent Lecture at UMW
By Alex Spence, University of Mary Washington (UMW). Photo provided by UMW.
Dave Carey, co-founder and president of ROI Training, will speak at the University of Mary Washington (UMW) on how businesses can hire and retain the right talent.
Jane Goodall Institute Presentation at Hugh Mercer Elementary
The event launches the inclusion of wildlife conservation as a core area in the elementary school’s STEM curriculum.
Falmouth Elementary Names New Assistant Principal
Meaghan Sekinger has been with Stafford County Schools since 2005
Hugh Mercer Elementary Welcomes 11 New Staff
New teachers, instructional paraprofessional and custodian for the 2015-16 school year.
Time Management: 3 Tips for Saying No
There come times when we need to realize we’ve reached our limit.
Local Schools Participating in Statewide Seat Belt Challenge
50 schools are competing statewide.
Know How to Protect Your Child Online
FBI staff will provide information for parents, teens and professionals about online safety.
Germanna to Open Apple Authorized Training Center
Germanna will become the only community college in Virginia with an Apple Authorized Training Center.
Stafford High School First Day of School Delayed
Teachers will work from home during teacher work week; students will begin school Monday, Sept. 14, 2015.
5 Tips As Your Child Begins Music Lessons
“The most important thing for parents to remember is to support and encourage your child.” James Roberson
Spotsylvania Middle School Students Participate in Cubes in Space
Rising 7th graders Emma Laslie and Kaitlyn Bowling designed an experiment to determine the effects of zero gravity on three different forms of glue.
Barnes & Noble’s ‘My Favorite Teacher’ Honored at Riverbend High School
Riverbend High School ESL teacher Tara Hefner was nominated for the national award by Riverbend senior Jeimy Alfaro.
Feminists United UMW Calls Hurley Statements ‘Galling and Untrue’
The group urged Hurley to retract statements he made in a June 8, 2015, letter responding to allegations in their Title IX complaint.
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