"[Daryl] Overton, known for his success at Freedom High School in Prince William County, had announced on Feb. 13 that he would take over the football program at Hayfield. Overton said he would be working daily as a security guard at Hayfield.
He arrived at Hayfield amid high expectations but has quickly become a center of controversy, according to sources, including demands for a “donation” from a “Team Mom/Manager” who said she had worked for six years with Overton at Freedom High School. Later, Overton promoted a fundraiser on [an] online platform that raised an estimated $29,630. The Fairfax County Times interviewed numerous sources for this story, and they asked to remain anonymous, afraid of retaliation against them or their children.", reports Fairfax County Times.
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Stafford, Prince William, and Manassas are all participating in the Summer Food Service Program this year. The meal service is part of the Summer Food Service Program federally funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Â
Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the sites and times below:
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FCPS cellphone practices in 2023-24 included the following: phones must be turned off and stored out-of-sight during the school day except during specified times, and in limited areas. Secondary students were allowed to use their cell phones on buses provided they used headphones, earbuds or other personal listening equipment.
FCPS Spokesman Katie Hornung said the majority of the group believed cell phones should be contained in secured pouches during the school day. These commercial pouches are made for school use by the Yondr company and can only be opened with a special device when the student leaves school.Â
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The Stafford County School Board has voted to create a new Office of Student Conduct during its June 11, 2024 meeting. School Board member Alyssa Halstead motioned to support the Superintendent's recommendation, which included the creation of the Office of Student Conduct and allocating necessary funds and positions to support the new office. The motion also considered how to balance the budget to accommodate teacher salary increases while implementing the new Office of Student Conduct.
The final vote on the original motion passed 5 to 3, with Dr. Sarah Chase, Patricia Healey, and Dr. Elizabeth Warner voting against it.
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Dr. Tracie Omohundro has been appointed as the new director of the Commonwealth Governor's School, which serves Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and King George counties. She joins from Powhatan County, where she served as Assistant Superintendent for instruction for the past eight years.
Omohundro expressed her enthusiasm for the new role, stating, "I'm looking forward to working with all of you and to making the best regional governor school that I can for your students and for your family. So thank you so much."
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The new regulation aims to create a more structured approach to managing the use of electronic devices, including personal computing devices, cellular phones, electronic and wireless devices, headphones, earbuds, smartwatches, wearable devices, Bluetooth-enabled devices, and other devices that can manage calls, messages, or images.
Under the amended regulation, students are prohibited from using personal cellular phones and electronic devices during the regular school day, which is defined as the start bell to the dismissal bell. These devices must be out of visible sight, either silenced or powered off, and stored in a backpack or personal bag.
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Principal Mike Pflugrath, who has led Osbourn High School for the past five years, announced his retirement. This marks the end of a distinguished career in education and leadership. Osbourn High School, the only high school in Manassas, has seen significant growth and success under Pflugrath's leadership.
Pflugrath's career began in the military, serving as an Army officer from 1992 to 1996. During his service, he held the position of Platoon Leader and was deployed to Cuba, Panama, and Somalia, earning awards for valor in combat. Following his military service, he transitioned into education, inspired by his high school coach and chemistry teacher, Tom Casey. Pflugrath started as a history teacher and boys’ basketball coach at Woodson High School in Fairfax County. His coaching prowess earned him district and region Coach of the Year honors, with his team winning the district championship in 2005.
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The Stafford County School Board has announced plans to hold a closed meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. The primary agenda includes discussing acquiring new property to replace Drew Middle School, located at 501 Cambridge Street in Falmouth.
The decision to hold this closed session comes after recent budget deliberations between the School Board and the Board of County Supervisors. During these discussions, school officials highlighted the urgent need to address the school division's failing infrastructure. A recent incident underscored this need when a hot water pipe burst in the school cafeteria during overnight hours, causing significant disruption and raising concerns about the school's condition.
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To enhance the educational experience, Fredericksburg City Public Schools will enforce a new cell phone policy starting in August 2024. The policy, which affects all students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, is designed to minimize distractions and improve overall student well-being and academic performance.
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