Celebrate Black History Month at the Children’s Museum Downtown with energetic performances from Ezibu Muntu African Dance and Education Stations.
Black History Month Celebration at the Children’s Museum
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Fredericksburg Firm Establishes Historic Preservation Scholarship
Dovetail, under the direction of Barile and her business partner, Michael Carmody, recently donated $26,000 to create an endowed scholarship for UMW historic preservation students.
Announcing the 8th Annual STEM16 Summit
The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2019 STEM16 Summit, a one-day event that brings students, teachers, public officials, and businesses from the region to see STEM in action.
Private School Leader Appointed to Purdue Honors College Dean’s Advisory Council
Fredericksburg Academy Head of School Karen Moschetto has been appointed to the Purdue University Honors College Dean’s Advisory Council.
William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series
This University of Mary Washington series is open to the public free of charge. Each lecture concludes with an audience Q&A session with the speaker and a book-signing.
New Artwork at Hartwood Elementary Exemplifies School Spirit
PONSHOP Studio’s Gabriel Pons worked with the school to create a 27-foot long canvas mural as well as integrate a “color band” system for the school’s hallways.
SCPS Participates in Take Your Legislator to School Month
The event marks the Virginia School Boards Association’s desire to build stronger relationships between public education and the Virginia General Assembly.
59 Schools Earn Virginia Purple Star Awards
The Purple Star designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated their commitment to meeting the needs of military-connected students and their families.
Hampton Oaks Elementary School Red Ribbon Photo Contest
Hampton Oaks Elementary School is participating in the National Family Partnership’s 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Week photo contest and needs your votes.
North Stafford Star Running Back Invited to Play in All American Game
Devyn Ford will receive a game jersey and an invitation to play in the prestigious Under Armour All American Game.
Band Together To Fight Hunger with SCPS
Marching Band Students from all five SCPS high schools are collecting non-perishable food and monetary donations to help fight hunger in the community.
Virginia Students Top Nation on SAT
Virginia’s 2018 public high school seniors outperformed their national peers in language arts and mathematics on the recently revamped SAT.
Candidate Abigail Spanberger visits FredCAT
Virginia’s 7th Congressional District Democratic Congressional candidate Abigail Spanberger met with the staff of Germanna Community College’s Fredericksburg Center for Advanced Technology (FredCAT).
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Today
On Thursday, October 25, visit your favorite library branch to enjoy Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy.
SCPS Schools Theater Events
Stafford County Public Schools is pleased to share some upcoming school theatrical performances.
Virginia Students Outscore Nation on ACT
Virginia public school students outperformed their peers nationwide by significant margins on the ACT college-admissions this year.
Operation Warm – Coats for Kids Distribution Event
Community members and division staff will gather at the Courthouse Community Center to sort the coats and organize them for distribution to SCPS schools.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to Launch New Artmobile in Fredericksburg
Sixty-five years after the launch of its original Artmobile, VMFA will once again bring traveling art exhibitions to audiences across the Commonwealth.
Richmond Educator Named 2019 Virginia Teacher of the Year
Rodney A. Robinson, a history teacher at Virgie Binford Education Center in Richmond, was named 2019 Virginia Teacher of the Year Tuesday evening.
Library Hosting Trebuchet Contest Saturday, October 2
Central Rappahannock Regional Library is hosting Launch It!, a trebuchet contest, for the second year.
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