In a wide-ranging interview with the Free Press, Mitchell discussed his upbringing, his leadership style and what it will take to change the narrative of the Spotsylvania school division.
Spotsylvania hires Colonial Beach’s Mitchell as next superintendent
Mitchell comes to Spotsylvania after leading a division with two schools and 625 total students.
Summer school meals schedule across the Fredericksburg region
A complete list of where to find meals for school-age children and teens this summer.
Spotsylvania School Board considering drug testing all employees after teacher’s arrest
In other pressing business, the board discusses furries and ‘porn books.’
Former behavioral specialist in Spotsylvania school accused of striking student
The employee, a 73-year-old Spotsylvania woman, has since been fired.
Massaponax honors student-athletes moving on to college level
Eighteen Panthers were recognized at a ceremony on the football field Thursday afternoon.
Spotsylvania second-grade teacher arrested after drugs found in classroom
No students reported exposure to narcotics but were checked out as a precaution; their classroom was professionally cleaned.
Riverbend High School names new principal
Veteran educator Chawrdi Elliott hired to lead the school’s staff after previously serving as an assistant principal at Stafford High School.
Public engaged in Spotsylvania superintendent search
Nearly 2,100 responses received from online survey in a little more than a week.
Spotsylvania school officials schedule community forums on superintendent search
Four forums will be held next week for community members to provide input about the search process.
Spotsylvania tax rate decision leaves school officials perplexed
ESSER-funded paraprofessionals and maintenance costs in peril with approved budget.
Area school divisions plan for Monday’s partial solar eclipse
Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be dismissed early for safety precautions and to allow families to experience the event together.
Spotsylvania School Board in a time crunch as it searches for next school captain
Division plans to introduce its new superintendent on June 17.
Taylor’s tenure as Spotsylvania superintendent officially over
School Board will hold a special meeting March 25 to discuss the next steps in its search for Taylor’s replacement.
Spotsylvania School Board fires Superintendent Taylor
Taylor’s controversy-filled tenure comes to an end after 5-0 vote during special meeting.
Suspect taken into custody after allegedly approaching students at Spotsylvania bus stop
Interim superintendent reminds parents to remain with children at bus stops.
Spotsylvania School Board votes to send budget request to Board of Supervisors
The school board will present its budget to the supervisors on Feb. 20. The supervisors will meet on Feb. 27 to set an advertised tax rate.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools Receives Science Education Grant
The district received a $2,000 educational grant from the Dominion Foundation.
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.
Closings and Delays March 4, 2016
Local schools are delayed two hours.