As Arctic air brings frigid temperatures to the region, multiple school districts have announced schedule adjustments for Thursday, January 23, 2025:
- Stafford County Public Schools: 2-hour delay.
- Spotsylvania County Public Schools: 2-hour delay. Twelve-month and essential employees report on time as safety permits. All other employees report two hours late.
- King George County Schools: 2-hour delay.
- Fredericksburg City Public Schools: 2-hour delay. Employees should report two hours late.
Weather Forecast from the National Weather Service
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According to the PWCS Board meeting on Jan. 15, staff are proposing nearly $82 million in improvements and replacements of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC) in 14 schools in the proposed 2026 to 2030 capital improvement program (CIP). The CIP must first be approved by the Board and then the Board of County Supervisors before it's official.
Dr. Babur Lateef, chairman of the Board, said maintenance improvements are the less "sexy" items on the CIP, but are important nonetheless.
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Virginia Mercury: "Virginia lawmakers are moving forward with a bill to crack down on the misuse of the āhomelessā designation by school officials to recruit student athletes. House Bill 1656, introduced by Del. Dan Helmer, D-Fairfax, also prohibits officials from accepting money or gifts intended to influence a studentās decision to transfer schools for athletic purposes.
The legislation narrowly advanced to the full House on an 11-10 party-line vote in the House Education Committee. No lawmakers spoke on the bill ahead of the vote.
The bill comes in the wake of multiple controversies involving high school sports programs. In November, the Virginia High School League (VHSL) found Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria violated its eligibility rules for transferring by allowing multiple students to play on its football team."
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Due to extreme cold weather conditions, several school systems in the region have announced delayed openings for today, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
- Stafford County: All schools will open on a two-hour delay to ensure the safety of students and staff during the frigid morning temperatures.
- King George County: Schools will also operate on a two-hour delay due to the cold and inclement weather conditions.
- Fairfax County: Public schools and offices will open two hours late. School Age Child Care (SACC) centers will open at 8 a.m.
Families are encouraged to monitor updates from their respective school systems for any further changes. Please ensure children are dressed appropriately for the cold weather. Stay warm and safe!
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Spotsylvania County Public Schools has been awarded an $8,578 grant from No Kid Hungry Virginia to support and expand its non-congregate breakfast programs. This funding is part of a $201,000 initiative benefiting 10 school districts across the state, aimed at ensuring students have access to healthy morning meals to start their day prepared for success.
The grant will enable Spotsylvania County schools to implement innovative Breakfast After the Bell initiatives, including grab-and-go meals, breakfast in the classroom, and second-chance breakfast models. These flexible options are designed to meet students where they are, addressing barriers like early bus schedules and busy mornings that often prevent participation in traditional breakfast programs.
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The University of Mary Washington (UMW) has reopened Goolrick Pool for the spring 2025 semester following a six-month, $1.5 million renovation. The upgraded facility, which first opened in 1969, now boasts modern features designed to enhance functionality and extend the life of the historic pool.
The reopening came just in time for the Eaglesā first home varsity swim meet of the season on Saturday, Jan. 18, which was also Senior Day.
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Insidenova ā "The Manassas City School Board is requesting the appropriation of state funds for a pilot alternative education program.
The board discussed the possibility of such a program in December. Manassas City Public Schools currently has an agreement with Prince William County Public Schools to use its program at Independence Nontraditional School.
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Cline has 22 years of military service both in the National Guard and Navy. In the Navy, he spent most of his time assisting in clinical settings or providing medical help in the field. Following his service, Cline returned to education at Leesylvania Elementary, where he's been teaching for almost 20 years.
In a PWCS release, Cline said he'll be using the money to purchase new games for his students. He also said he loves watching his students develop skills and gain confidence.
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On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, the Stafford County School Board received a presentation detailing the root causes behind the failure of the school bus transportation system, which left about 3,000 students without a ride during the first week of the 2024-2025 school year this past August.
The analysis, conducted by Transportation Advisory Services (TAS), highlighted organizational restructuring and the rushed implementation of new routing software as major contributors to the debacle.
