While data is still flowing in, reading program is already yielding positive results for students in grades 1-8.
New program igniting passion for literacy in Spotsylvania students
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Access denied: Spotsylvania School Board votes against allowing board member to participate in work session remotely
Lee Hill District representative Lisa Phelps made the request to the board’s clerk; policy requires the chair be notified directly.
Spotsylvania schools hoping to create a ‘shared vision’ for division
School board recently heard from a consulting firm detailing the steps to developing a five-year strategic plan.
‘This stuff affects people’s lives’: Cole suing fellow board members after ‘fictitious’ assault charge
Lisa Phelps declined to comment on the lawsuit, citing a lack of information. April Gillespie stands by testimony that supported Phelps’ assault charge against Cole.
Spotsylvania and Caroline supervisors approve joint resolution for Mattameade Tech Campus
Per agreement, Caroline will receive $57.5% of the revenue associated with the project, and Spotsylvania will bring in the remaining $42.5%. Â
WATCH: Work begins on Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy firearms training facility
Executive Director Mike Harvey says the nine thousand square foot building, with 15 lanes, should be ready by next summer.
Fredericksburg-area schools earn Virginia Purple Star awards
King George and Stafford County public schools also earned honors at the division level.
Spotsylvania school officials: racist threats will not be tolerated
Division emailed parents and guardians Tuesday evening informing them of threatening messages being sent to Black students.
Fifteen Spotsylvania schools would miss the mark based on new VDOE guidelines
Based on new accountability framework, nine county schools would be considered ‘Off Track’ and six would be listed under ‘Needs Intensive Support.’
WATCH: Helping Spotsylvania students chart their future
Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Clint Mitchell opened the 4E Education Expo at Chancellor High School with an explanation on the plan.
PHOTOS: 4E Education Expo in Spotsy
Helping Spotsylvania students make decisions as they begin to stop into the real world.
4E Education Expo Thursday night at Chancellor High School
Katie Simitoski and Kelly Guempel talk about Enrolled, Employed, Enlisted and Engaged.
LISTEN: Rappahannock Writers’ Conference this weekend
Joy O’Toole with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library talks about Saturday’s program at Germanna’s Spotsylvania campus.
Mudd Tavern Road turn lanes at Route 1 in Spotsylvania open this Monday
As construction continues to widen Mudd Tavern Road to four lanes in the Thornburg area, turn lanes at Route 1 will reduce congestion and driver delays at the intersection.
Spotsylvania school officials: ‘budgetary gaps’ greatly impacting operations
Board, division grappling with effects of a nearly $50 million budget shortfall.
Press Rewind, Oct. 20-26
Jeremiah Community takes a step forward, and a rift arises over conservation districts in Fredericksburg highlight this week’s edition of Press Rewind.
The Summit reaches Gordon Road: Spotsylvania supervisors approve relocation of private school
Supervisors also tabled a vote on the Andora Oaks subdivision until Nov. 12, approved tax relief for seniors and discussed fine amounts for speeders in school zones.
PHOTOS: Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness fills Treasure House
Spotsylvania Schools social workers organized the 14 hour event over two days.
PHOTOS: Spotsylvania School Social Workers collect items on Day 1 of Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness
Collections will be taken again on Saturday from 8-6.
When unwanted smoke threatened his business, BBQ entrepreneur didn’t stall payroll
Fire closed down Dickey’s Barbeque Pit but didn’t extinguish owner’s generosity.
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