Tag: Prince William
Virginia Governor Closes Schools for Remainder of Academic Year
As anticipated, Governor Ralph Northam announced Monday that all Virginia schools will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year in an attempt to stem the growth of COVID-19 virus in Virginia.
College Board Developing AP Home Testing Option, No Face-to Face AP Exams
The College Board announced Friday that Advanced Placement tests, scheduled to be administered in May, will be offered to students online for the 2019–20 exam administration due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
PWCS Gets Ready to Launch Distance Learning Plans, May 2 SATs Cancelled
In their latest update of the coronavirus-related shutdown, Prince William County Schools asks teachers and support staff to be “available remotely” next week.
Prince William Parks & Rec. Closes Facilities, Playgrounds
Amenities such as the dog park, reserved pavilions, batting cages, driving ranges, golf courses, mini-golf, marinas will not be available.
VA State Superintendent Requests Waiver for State Tests
Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane announced Tuesday that the Virginia Department of Education will ask the U.S. Department of Education for relief from federal and state testing requirements to mitigate the impact of of the COVID-19 shut down of schools.
Gov. Northam Announces New Measures to Combat COVID-19, Support Impacted Virginians
Directs adherence to 10-person gathering ban, quarantine for high-risk individuals, worker and employer support
March Events in Prince William, Virginia
March means St. Patrick’s Day, Women’s History, races, wine-sipping and wedding planning. Here’s a snapshot of events in Prince William County, “D.C.’s Countryside,” this month.
Prince William Police Seize 63 Chickens Raised for Cockfighting
Police seized 63 chickens believed to be raised for fighting and charged the Prince William property owner with felony animal fighting.
Supervisors Hope to Stick to Original Plan for New Prince William Animal Shelter
Brentsville Supervisor Jeanine Lawson (R) asked the County Executive to look for year-end budget savings and report back to the board.
Prince William Supervisors Affirm ‘Red4Ed,’ Prioritize Public Education
The resolution affirms the supervisor’s commitment to prioritize education funding and formally requests that the state legislature and governor do the same when setting their budget.
