Friday’s visit included a tour of five schools throughout the city.
Virginia School Boards Association President visits Fredericksburg City Schools
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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.
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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Old, out-of-date and falling apart: Stafford schools struggle with maintenance issues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.
Winners named in recycling art contest
Students created sculptures out of recycled materials.
Spotsylvania School Board votes on superintendent search firm
During special meeting, school board hires BWP & Associates as search firm and approves contract for acting superintendent.
Stafford schools battle food insecurity
Community partnerships and grants allow students to construct 385 meal kits
WATCH: Annual D.A.R.E game in Stafford
The National Anthem
PHOTOS: Law Enforcement vs. Educators
Annual D.A.R.E fundraiser draws a big crowd and double overtime win for educators in Stafford.
Taylor’s tenure as Spotsylvania superintendent officially over
School Board will hold a special meeting March 25 to discuss the next steps in its search for Taylor’s replacement.
Newman, Greszler appointed to UMW’s Board of Visitors
The mid-year appointments fill visitors’ seats vacated by Patricia McGinnis and the late Rev. Dean Nelson.
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