Ed Webb, a former Patrick Henry High and Virginia Military Institute offensive lineman, was officially hired by the Bears this week.
Riverbend’s new football coach thrilled to get a second chance
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Stafford School Board adopts provisional FY25 operating budget
Provisional budget totaling $457.9 million addresses personnel, growth, construction.
Spotsylvania tax rate decision leaves school officials perplexed
ESSER-funded paraprofessionals and maintenance costs in peril with approved budget.
Spotsylvania School Board votes unanimously to reprimand Phelps
Board accuses Lee Hill District representative of several ethics violations. Phelps calls reprimand “disgraceful act of retribution.”
WATCH: “We prefer not to keep limping along.”
One final budget plea by the Spotsylvania School Board.
Adding arts and math to STEM = STEAM-H Day at Germanna
Area K-12 students learn…and have fun on Saturday
State superintendent visits Grafton Village Elementary
Dr. Coons’ visit Includes discussions on student mental health, chronic absenteeism, and literacy.
Virginia School Boards Association President visits Fredericksburg City Schools
Friday’s visit included a tour of five schools throughout the city.
Riverbend freshman spends spring break combatting ‘period poverty’
Cora Shields visited Peru to educate young women on menstrual health.
Area school divisions plan for Monday’s partial solar eclipse
Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be dismissed early for safety precautions and to allow families to experience the event together.
Spotsylvania School Board in a time crunch as it searches for next school captain
Division plans to introduce its new superintendent on June 17.
UMW enrollment deadline moved to June 1
The delay is mainly due to the numerous delays and changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from the U.S. Department of Education.
Fredericksburg City Council, School Board mind the gap at joint work session
Discussions on funding city schools precede an important meeting of General Assembly on April 17.
Spotsylvania interim superintendent aims to assist in transition
Guempel says his role is to support the school division as it searches for a full-time superintendent.
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW
Executive Director of Alumni Engagement Mark Thaden and Director of Annual Giving Shelby Orlando preview Mary Wash Day on April 4th and Reunion Weekend May 30th-June 2. givingday.umw.edu and alumni.umw.edu/reunion
Spotsylvania budget public hearing showcases mixed views
While some want a higher real estate tax rate to support schools and other services, many do not agree.
Old, out-of-date and falling apart: Stafford schools struggle with maintenance issues
School system is racing against time and budgets.
Fredericksburg City School Board approves proposed 2024-25 budget
Revised budget totals $59 million — with a $4.887 million gap to be filled with proposed city funding of $3.204 million, plus the increased state funding of $1.683 million.
Public hearing on Spotsylvania budget set for Thursday evening
School division has a nearly $47 million funding gap.
Superintendent’s event gives city students a seat at the community table
Roundtable involved a student panel of James Monroe seniors and discussions on school strategy.
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