A group of Prince William County School parents, teachers, and students have joined forces to push Prince William County School Board members to hear their request for in-person learning at the start of the second quarter of the academic year, which begins on November 4.
Organizers are asking parents and students who want the option to send their children back to school with at least the 50/50 hybrid model, to rally at the following events:
Friday, October 2- Post a picture of your child in sitting in front of their computer screen on social media. Tag the pictures with the hashtag #TeachMEinPerson. Continue to post these pictures throughout the weekend.
Saturday/Sunday October 3/4- Email the clerk of the school board and sign up to speak at the meeting on Wednesday night. Email the clerk your name, address, and phone number with your intention to speak: [email protected]. Additionally, reach out to your School Board representative and let them know of your desire for the 50/50 hybrid model.
Monday, October 5- We are going to rally and walk all over Prince William County. Pick one of the three locations and meet there at 9:30 am. Participants are encouraged to wear green. Locations: Cedar Point Elementary; Battlefield High School; and Montclair Elementary.
Tuesday, October 6- Post a picture of your child wearing a green shirt in front of their school with the hashtag: #greenmeansgoback
Wednesday, October 7- Show up to the School Board meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Kelly Leadership Center (14715 Bristow Rd, Manassas, VA 20112). Wear green in support of #greenmeansgoback. Even if you do not feel comfortable speaking, please come and wear green.
This summer, the Prince William County School Board asked parents and teachers to complete a survey stating their comfort with in-person learning.
Despite 79.7% of parents reporting that they planned to send their child(ren) to school this fall, and 78% of employees reported that they would return; the school board decided to start the school year off virtually.
Despite the School Superintendent’s recommendation to start the school year off in the 50/50 hybrid model, the school board still decided to start the school year off virtually.
A press release states:
Despite numerous research articles stating the percentage of Covid-19 hospitalizations to be very low among school aged children, teens, and even adults under the age of 50, the school board decided to start the school year off virtually. As parents of PWCS and taxpayers of PWC, we are frustrated that over the summer, we were lead to believe that our children would return to in-person learning at least with the 50/50 hybrid model, only to have the board ignore our voices and vote to start the school year off virtually. It was the ultimate bait and switch. As a result, our trust and confidence in the school board has wavered. We will not remain silent and trust that the school board will listen to the survey results.
On September 8, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors gave the county school division $20 million from its $41 million it received from the federal CARES Act funds, approved following the coronavirus outbreak. The cash will be used to purchase new laptops for middle and high school students, adding to some 45,000 new laptops that have already been purchased for students.
That same day, about 90,000 students returned to school to attend virtual classes, about 2,000 fewer students than the school division anticipated.
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Prince William County government offices and facilities will be open on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Still, employees can take unscheduled leave or engage in unscheduled telework due to current weather conditions.
While the county remains open for business, residents are encouraged to check for the latest updates on facility-specific operations by visiting pwcva.gov/emergency.
Some county services may be impacted by the weather. Before visiting a county facility, call ahead or check the county’s website.
Several schools in our region have announced closures and delays for Wednesday, January 8, 2025, due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.
Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!) announced that transit service, which was suspended on Tuesday due to winter weather, is expected to resume at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8. Residents relying on public transportation are encouraged to plan accordingly and check for updates before traveling.
In addition to transit disruptions, the city’s trash collection schedule has been adjusted. Monday’s missed routes resumed today, and services will shift forward by one day for the remainder of the week. Tuesday’s trash will be collected on Wednesday, Wednesday’s on Thursday, and so on.
The City of Fredericksburg’s Public Works Department continues its efforts to clear snow and ice from roadways. Primary collector roads are reported to be in good condition, but some residential and collector roads remain compacted with snow and ice. Crews are applying plowing and chemical treatments as necessary to address these areas. As temperatures drop overnight, roads may refreeze, and drivers are urged to exercise caution when traveling.
The City also reminds property owners and occupants of their obligation to clear sidewalks adjacent to their properties. Snow and ice must be removed within 12 hours after snowfall ends, or by noon the following day if precipitation occurs overnight or on a Sunday. Sand or abrasives may be used if removal isn’t feasible. Residents and businesses are also responsible for clearing ADA access ramps to ensure safe pedestrian passage.
The animals below are STRAYS turned into the PWC Animal Services Center between 01/03/2025 – 01/06/2025. We post photos of stray animals brought to the Center a couple of times each week to help owners find their missing pets.
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