Author Archive: Stacy Shaw
Prince William Teachers Rally for Greater Input on School Reopening Plans
Prince William County teachers rallied outside the Kelly Leadership Center, Friday morning, demanding PWCS employees have significant input when planning for reopening schools.
PWCS Educators to Hold ‘Stand with Our Teachers’ Rally
Prince William County School teachers and staff who are advocating for educators to play a more central role in planning for school re-openings, have organized the “Stand with Our Teachers,” rally.
Daniel Gade Wins Republican Nomination for Virginia’s U.S. Senate Seat
Daniel M. Gade won the Republican nomination to run against incumbent Sen. Mark Warner-D to represent Virginia in the U.S. Senate.
Governor Northam Announces July 1 Date for ‘Phase 3’ of Virginia Reopening
This new phase will fully open many businesses, including restaurants and beverage establishments and retail.
Prince William Jail Board to Let 287(g) ICE Cooperation Program Expire
The Prince William County Regional Jail Board decided, Wednesday, to allow the county’s controversial 287(g)-ICE program to expire on June 30.
Prince William Schools Asks Supervisors for $42.5 Million for School Re-openings
Prince William County School Division asked the Board of County Supervisors for $42.5 million to make its schools COVID-19 compliant for reopening in the fall semester.
Police Investigate Acts of Vandalism in Bristow
On June 10, Prince William Police Officers responded to the area of the 10000 block of Tummel Falls Drive in Bristow for a report of vandalism.
PWCS Includes Furlough Clause in 2020-21 Employee Contracts
A new clause in the PWCS employee contract grants the school division the ability to furlough employees in the event of an epidemic or other crisis that would disrupt the school year, or cause schools to close temporarily.
Prince William School Board Names 13th HS ‘Gainesville High School’
The Prince William County School Board voted unanimously to name the 13th High School “Gainesville High School” after the school’s location and attendance area. Gainesville High School will open in the fall of 2021.
Governor Announces Virginia’s Plan for PreK-12 Education, NoVa to Enter Phase 2, Friday
Gov. Ralph Northam announced today that Virginia students will be returning to school at the beginning of the fall 2020-21 semester, but the school day will look very different.
