Rehm, a former Ward 1 rep, will take office at Oct. 6 school board meeting.
Rehm is consensus pick for city school board’s Ward 3 vacancy
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Three-way race will decide school board member in Stafford’s Garrisonville District
Issues in the contest include school funding and how to educate diverse groups of students.
Jones announces write-in campaign for Ward 4 school board seat
Despite not appearing on ballot, career educator hopes to unseat longtime incumbent Malvina Kay.
Former Spotsylvania bus aide pleads guilty to 13 sexual assault offenses
Miguel Velasquez Velasco will face over 200 years in prison when he is sentenced Nov. 21.
Evolv-ing security measures: Spotsylvania adds weapons detection system to high school stadiums
Increased safety measures announced shortly after a shooting involving county teens earlier this week.
Spotsylvania voter asks court to remove King from school board ballot
Nicholas Potts alleged that Battlefield District school board candidate James King isn’t a bona fide resident of the address he used to register to vote.
Staying power: Area school officials, business owners work to keep talent in the region
Superintendents from Caroline, Fredericksburg, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford participated in a forum Wednesday afternoon at the Fredericksburg Country Club.
FCPS announces four candidates for vacant Ward 3 school board seat
The school board plans to make an interim appointment during a Sept. 22 special meeting.
Spotsylvania NAACP hosting two upcoming candidate forums
A forum for local candidates will be held Sept. 29, while a state forum will take place Oct. 13.
New Stafford elementary schools will be named Falls Run, Crow’s Nest
The new schools will open in August 2026.
City school board rep Boyd steps down, board to appoint interim replacement
Boyd, who has served as Ward 3 rep since 2016, is no longer living in the city.
A battle in the Battlefield: Spotsylvania School Board candidates offer diverse viewpoints
Three candidates are vying to replace Nicole Cole, who is running for the 66th District House of Delegates seat.
Cole, Steinway to square off at UMW debate next month
Incumbent Joshua Cole (D) is being challenged by Sean Steinway (R).
2025 Voter Guide: King George County
Early voting begins Sept. 19. Election Day is Nov. 4.
WATCH: Bus delays and shortages blamed for difficulties to start Fredericksburg school year
Fredericksburg City School Board hears about problems that have led to major transportation problems at the start of the school year–including a new routing program, shortage of drivers and buses and new personnel in key positions.
WATCH: Fredericksburg parents speak out at school board meeting over bus concerns
The Fredericksburg School Board heard from parents Wednesday night about their struggles and frustrations with transportation at the start of school year.
With memorial to Spotsylvania students nearly complete, board member questions underlying policy
School board member Lorita Daniels requested the policy regulating the memorial park be revisited.
Stafford County’s newest high school will be called ‘Hartwood’
The division’s newest high school will welcome students in the fall of 2026.
2025 Voter Guide: Stafford County
Four board of supervisors races and four school board seats are on the ballot in Stafford this election cycle.
City school board to hold special meeting Wednesday to discuss transportation issues
Wednesday’s meeting will include a period for public comment.
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