At a budget public hearing, parent Adam Blosse.
WATCH: Spotsy Schools special education budget–“More than numbers on a page–Real children with real needs”
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UMW workshop helps promote mental health in the classroom
The focus of the program was stress
LISTEN: Town Talk/Habitat of Caroline and Caroline County Schools
Caroline High School Principal Josh Just, Career and Technical Teacher Noah Hughes and Jason Tickle of Habitat of Caroline talk about The Future Builders Program
LISTEN: Town Talk/University of Mary Washington Museums
UMW Museums Executive Director Scott Harris talks about the James Monroe Museum, Gari Melchers Home and Studio and The Papers of James Monroe
Spotsylvania Superintendent Mark Taylor placed on administrative leave
School Board chairwoman releases short statement on Tuesday afternoon following Monday meeting.
UMW MLK keynote speaker focuses on the future with Jan. 24 presentation
The talk, presented by the James Farmer Multicultural Center, will take place inside the Cedric Rucker University Center’s Chandler Ballroom at 7 p.m.
Stafford High wrestling team volunteers at Old Dominion Humane Society
The frigid weather and early morning hour didn’t deter them from walking and playing with the rescue dogs, mopping floors, washing dog beds and giving treats and toys to the dogs!
Former area educator named as a 2023 Superintendent to Watch
Alexandria City School Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt has deep ties to the Fredericksburg area
WATCH: Stafford School Superintendent talks about concerns moving forward
In his budget presentation to the School Board, Stafford School Superintendent Thomas Taylor talked about two concerns–student scores and spending on every student.
Stafford School Board begins budget work
Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor gives budget presentation to School Board
PHOTOS: Caroline High student build gets a big boost
Builders 1st Source donated the entire framing package for the home being built by students in Caroline High Schools Carpenter Career and Technical Education class.
PHOTOS: Some JM students make service a priority on MLK Day (in the snow)
Jamie Weiss explains the day. Photos courtesy John and Leslie Leahy
WATCH: Stafford announces snow day in the most creative way possible!
Simply put…this is awesome!
Ceili Leahy Day of Service planning begins at JM
Seniors at JM will take part in a day of service in April
LISTEN: Town Talk/Community Awareness Meeting in Spotsy
Michelle Patton Swisher with Spotsylvania Schools and Spotsylvania Deputy Margarita Figueroa talk about an event to talk to parents and kids about human trafficking awareness, social media protections, drug abuse, and more.
UMW senior shines ‘Light of Awesomeness’ on accessibility
UMW senior Adrianna Giddings is this year’s Citizenship Award for Diversity Leadership winner. Now legally blind, she began losing her sight at age 16.
84 Lumber donates $50,000 to Germanna Community College’s Scholarship Program
84 Lumber’s business partners at Culpeper Wood Preservers and Jefferson Homebuilders are also donating $100,000.
UMW’s Melissa Wells receives Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award
Beyond formal coursework, Wells seeks opportunities to mentor students toward lifelong learning and professional excellence
“Snow” at Hartwood Elementary!
Mr. Raska greets students the final day before break
UMW’s tuition promise extends full tuition awards for qualifying Virginia students
UMW’s Tuition Promise starts for Pell-eligible Virginia students in the 2024-25 academic year.
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