Spotsylvania Schools collected school supplies Saturday morning. Even without kids in schools to start, supplies will still be needed when hybrid learning begins.
VIDEO: Collecting school supplies in Spotsy
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Collecting school supplies for needy students in Spotsy this Saturday 9-noon at Treasure House
It’s a much different start to the school year. But for many families there remain school supply needs.
VIDEO: Don’t Stop the Teachin’
Louisa County Schools have posted a unique back to school music video!
UMW, Germanna, Stafford Schools work together to ease teacher shortage
Through the agreement, students who hope to become teachers can begin solidifying career preparations while in high school with dual enrollment courses that can be applied toward a Germanna degree and later transferred to UMW, or directly applied at UMW.
VIDEO: Stafford elementary students could begin hybrid learning in October
The Stafford School Board adopts a virtual start to school for elementary students.
VIDEO: Stafford Schools-Middle and High School all virtual until at least January
The Stafford School Board adopted a plan to start school virtually for high school and middle school.
VIDEO: Jarvis Bailey-“COVID another one of the things we as educators have to overcome.”
Fredericksburg School Board member Jarvis Bailey says COVID-19 presents a challenge to educators. But Bailey says he’s confident teachers will meet the challenge.
UMW chooses new name for Trinkle Hall: James Farmer Hall
The action was precipitated by the exhaustive work of UMW’s Campus Environment Presidential Ad Hoc Committee.
VIDEO: Fredericksburg School Board adopts all virtual plan for first nine weeks
The Fredericksburg School Board unanimously approved a plan to make at least the first nine weeks of school all virtual. It follows a similar plans adopted by other area schools that focuses on the safety of students and teachers.
AUDIO: Town Talk-Spotsylvania County Schools
Where are we now? Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker and School Board Chairman Baron Braswell.
Stafford School Board makes face masks mandatory on school property
CDC exceptions will be allowed
UMW suspends fall sports due to COVID-19
The UMW Athletic Department will continue work with the Mary Washington COVID-19 Implementation Team, the Athletics COVID-19 Action Team, the Capital Athletic Conference, and the NCAA to consider any options for moving competition for fall sports to the spring
VIDEO: The proposed new school opening plan in Stafford
Here’s the plan Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Kizner presented to the School Board on how virtual school will operate in the county to open the year. The School Board will vote next week.
VIDEO: Stafford Superintendent recommends schools stay all virtual into the fall
The Stafford School Board will vote next week on a new back to school plan proposed by Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner. Dr. Kizner has reversed course and is now endorsing a plan where elementary schools would be all virtual until at least early October. Early November for middle school and high school.
VIDEO: Spotsy School Superintendent talks about what lies ahead this next year
School is a challenge everywhere right now. Last week Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker talked to his School Board about the hardships and opportunities ahead.
Stafford County Schools launch annual Collect for Kids School Supply Drive
Supplies are collected through July 27, 2020 and distributed to schools on August 4.
VIDEO: Here’s a look at how Spotsylvania Schools will operate when students do return
The Spotsylvania School Board approved a plan to send students back to the classroom on a limited basis beginning in October. When they return, Don Upperco explains how schools will be operated.
VIDEO: Spotsy Schools to begin virtual. In-school learning could begin as soon as early October
Virtual school would begin in August and continue thru the first nine weeks in October. At that point and depending on the COVID-19 numbers, the school board could implement a virtual learning/two days in school plan.
Parrish Learning Zone offers free tutoring in July
Parrish Learning Zone says it’s been a difficult school year! Let us help you catch up and start the new school year feeling prepared and confident.
Some area State Farm agents provide a hot spot for improved wifi in Mayfield
The Mayfield Civic Association in Fredericksburg teams up with some State Farm Insurance Agents to provide a hot spot to expand wifi service in the neighborhood. Without the service, many students would not be able to keep up with their online classes.
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