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Schools superintendent recognizes non-profits that helped children at Christmastime

By Potomac Local News

Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. LaTayna McDade thanked area non-profit organizations who helped to make the holidays special for children.

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Freedom High School football team wins first state championship in school history

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The Freedom High School football team secured the first state title in school history with its 48-14 win over James Madison High School in the VHSL Class 6 state football championship. This caps off an undefeated season for the Eagles.

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Prince William County Public Schools declare Code Orange for December 15

By Potomac Local News
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Prince William County Public Schools students and teachers are expected to work from home tomorrow, Thursday, December 15.

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Opinion: It’s time to put an end to the east vs. west rhetoric in Prince William County

By Letters to the Editor

Over the past 18 months, I have repeatedly heard the statement to the effect that it is the western end of the county’s turn to feel the pains of development. This statement ignores the fact that over the last two decades, the west end of Prince William has in fact experienced explosive growth.

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5 students selected for Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Competition

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Five Prince William County Public School (PWCS) students were among six finalists selected to present at the 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Oratorical Competition and Program on January 16, 2023.

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Prince William County school system, union engage in war of words | Insidenova

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The Prince William County School Board and the union seeking to represent its employees are in another contentious back-and-forth, this week over a critical press release from the union and a letter sent by school division attorneys in response.

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Dumfries Elementary School children hang Christmas decorations at Sen. Mark Warner’s office

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Children from Dumfries Elementary School visit Virginia Senator Mark Warner in Washington, D.C. [Photo: Senator Mark Warner]

Christmas cheer has spread to the Senate.

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Spiker running for Pr. Wm. County School Board Coles seat; Makes ‘parents matter’ cornerstone of campaign

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Stephen Spiker announced today that he is running for Prince William County School Board, representing the Coles District.

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Prince William County Parks, Sacred Seeds, Black Players for Change to host “Celebrating Diversity in Sports” free youth soccer event with Manassas native and MLS player CJ Sapong

By Potomac Local News

Prince William County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is teaming up with American professional soccer player CJ Sapong and his nonprofit organization—Sacred Seeds, along with Black Players for Change, to host a free youth soccer event for middle-school-age children.

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County police chief ‘loses sleep’ over school shooting threat

By Potomac Local News
Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

Police have found 12 weapons, nine of them guns, inside Prince William County Public Schools in 2022.

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