Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) will hold a public hearing on its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The hearing will occur at 7 p.m. during the School Board's monthly business meeting at the School Board Chamber, 31 Stafford Avenue, Stafford. A work session will precede the meeting at 5 p.m.
Community members can sign up to speak in advance via an online form available until 4 p.m. on the meeting day. Afterward, in-person sign-ups will be available until 6:50 p.m. Written comments may be submitted via a digital public comment form by 6:50 p.m. on February 25.
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A winter storm bringing snow and strong winds will force schools in Stafford County, Fredericksburg City, and Spotsylvania County to close on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Stafford County Public Schools will be closed, with all 12-month staff operating on a two-hour delay. As a result of this closure, Friday, March 21, 2025, will now be a regular, full instructional day for students to make up for the lost classroom time.
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North Stafford High School (North Stafford) is taking bold steps to address chronic absenteeism and ensure students stay engaged in their education. Picture this: a team of dedicated educators, phones in hand, reaching out like classic telethon hosts. They’re doing it not to raise money, but to Reclaim Souls and bring students back to school. Instead of celebrity guests and pledge drives, North Stafford’s attendance initiative is all about reconnecting with families, one conversation at a time.
Recognizing that automated messages and broad outreach efforts were not enough to combat absenteeism, the school launched a personalized attendance initiative to directly connect with families and help students return to the classroom. Assistant Principal Lisa Allmond led Reclaim Souls, a telethon-style outreach effort that enlists volunteer teachers to call families of students with high absenteeism. To support this initiative, she arranged for daily building substitutes to cover classes, allowing teachers to focus on these crucial conversations. She also set up a dedicated computer lab with four telephones to facilitate outreach, ensuring as many families as possible received personal contact. Equipped with specific talking points, teachers emphasized the importance of consistent attendance and encouraged parents to commit to sending their children to school. At the end of the call, parents pledged their support to send their children to school.
The results were powerful. More than 300 calls were made to students who had missed seven or more days, and the administration further made personal home visits to more than 100 of those students who had missed 10 to 12 days this year already. Parents were also encouraged to enroll their children in North Stafford’s attendance recovery program, which operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:15 to 4:15 PM, providing students the opportunity to complete missed assignments, work on projects, and receive help from teachers.
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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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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors is considering a zero-tax-increase budget for 2025, which has drawn community members' support and concern. During the February 4, 2025, meeting, parents and education advocates urged the board to fund Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) fully, emphasizing the need for higher teacher salaries, facility repairs, and student resources.
Parents Demand More Investment in Schools
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Stafford County Public Schools advise families and staff to practice good hygiene habits to reduce the spread of flu, colds, and other viruses as cases rise in the community.
Parents are encouraged to ensure children wash their hands frequently, avoid touching their faces, and cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing. The CDC and Virginia Department of Health recommend flu vaccinations for anyone six months and older.
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The event is designed to introduce approximately 2,500 sixth-grade students to various career pathways through hands-on learning opportunities, interactive exhibits, and connections with local professionals and businesses. The expo aims to help students begin planning for high school and their future careers by exposing them to various industries.
Director of Career and Technical Education Stephanie Carter emphasized that Career GPS is more than just a field trip. It calls it an opportunity for students to explore possibilities, make informed decisions, and gain confidence in selecting pathways that align with their interests. The event will feature interactive exhibits showcasing different career fields, high school student ambassadors who will share insights into academic programs, and opportunities for students to engage with industry professionals.
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On Saturday, February 1, 2024, Stafford County Public Schools hosted its highly anticipated Health and Wellness Fair at Colonial Forge High School, drawing hundreds of community members to participate in a day filled with activities, demonstrations, and fun.
The fair offered attendees a variety of informative experiences, including CPR and "Stop the Bleeding" demonstrations. Participants had the opportunity to engage in hands-on training, learning critical life-saving techniques. One popular demonstration involved a "Stop the Bleed" course, where attendees practiced applying pressure and gauze to a simulated wound, preparing them to respond effectively in an emergency situation.
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Due to an unforeseen number of staff absences, Stafford County Public Schools is experiencing bus delays this afternoon.
Several schools are being significantly impacted by delays, including North Stafford High, Brooke Point High, and Colonial Forge High, which have reported delays ranging from 15 to 45 minutes. The elementary and middle schools, such as Garrisonville Elementary and Stafford Middle, are also experiencing delays, particularly for routes that have been combined or affected by traffic.
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