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A rendering of the new Jennie Dean Elementary School, memorializing the namesake of the school in the lobby. [Courtesy of Manassas City Public Schools]
Manassas City Public Schools recently unveiled the interior plans for the new Jennie Dean Elementary School that incorporate history and curriculum into the design.

"We have intentionally designed some of the interior to not only focus on our learning but also honor the legacy of Jennie Dean," Deputy Superintendent Craig Gfeller said at the School Board's Feb. 25 meeting. "... I want to thank our partner, the Manassas Museum, who has been a real partner to us in gathering artifacts to be able to authentically honor the legacy of Jennie Dean."

As of January, construction began on the new school site with safety barriers and signage being installed. Due to inclement weather, the construction crew had to work around cold temperatures and wet conditions, the progress report stated.

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The Manassas City Public School Board. Back, from left to right: Dayna-Marie Miles, Sara Brescia, Lisa Stevens, Zella Jones. Front, from left to right: Jill Spall, Suzanne Seaberg, Diana Brown. [Courtesy of MCPS]
The Manassas City Public School Board (MCPS) has met to form an advisory committee dedicated to immigrant and refugee students in the district.

On Feb. 5, the Board formally met for the first time to discuss the intent, purpose and goals of the committee. The first mention of the committee in the new Board term was at the Jan. 28 meeting by Board member Sara Brescia.

Many of the other Board members expressed interest in forming such a committee but wanted to move quickly due to President Donald Trump's swift actions on immigration.

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Prince William County Schools Superintendent LaTanya McDade. [Courtesy of PWCS on X]
Prince William County Schools (PWCS) Superintendent LaTanya McDade, Ed.D., unveiled her fiscal year 2026 budget proposal to the School Board on Feb. 5, aiming to increase employee pay, fund strategic initiatives and add hundreds of new staff.

McDade proposed an operating budget of $1.9 billion, a 6.2% increase — or $111.3 million — from what PWCS received in fiscal year 2025 at $1.8 billion. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of January, the national inflation rate is 3%.

“Each year, our budget is driven by the strategic priorities set forth in our long-term plan,” McDade said in a press release about the budget. “We are focused on investing in people, programs and initiatives that directly enhance student achievement and well-being.”

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The 2024-2025 MVHS MCJROTC Marksmanship Team | Photo: Aya Karouane

The Wildcat Battalion Marksmanship Team at Mountain View High School has secured a spot in the All-Service Championship—and they’re not stopping there.

Cadets Wallace Hogan, Brooke Hartkopf, Marisa McDonough, Elizabeth Gunn, and Caeleigh Brown, under the guidance of Sergeant Major Allen Tanner, are sharpening their skills as part of the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). Their hard work and dedication have propelled them to this impressive milestone.

Rigorous Training and Selection Process

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