Fredericksburg City Schools Adjust Schedule For Weather On Feb. 11

With Fredericksburg and the rest of the region under a winter storm warning, the school day will be adjusted on Feb. 11 for area districts.

Fredericksburg City Public Schools Change Schedule For Jan. 23

Fredericksburg City Schools have changed the schedule for Thursday, Jan. 23. Here's what to know.

Fredericksburg City Public Schools Make Weather Decision For Tuesday

Fredericksburg City Schools have made a decision about Tuesday classes due to the winter storm that's blanketed Northern Virginia in snow.

Fredericksburg City Schools Make Weather Decision For Monday

Fredericksburg City Schools have made a decision about Monday, Jan. 6, classes due to the incoming winter storm.

Stafford HS Production Of 'Agnes Of God' Earns 6 Major Theater Awards

Stafford High’s production of “Agnes of God” garnered six major awards at the Virginia Theatre Association Conference.

5 High School Bands Team Up To Help Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank

High school musicians from Stafford County Public Schools will perform together in support of the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank.

Stafford Schools Breaks Ground On Elementary School 19: Release

Local officials gathered along Black Hawk Drive in the Aquia magisterial district on Tuesday for groundbreaking ceremony.

Colonial Forge HS Student Named National Merit Semifinalist

A Colonial Forge High School senior qualifies for the next round of National Merit Scholarships in 2025.

Fredericksburg Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Semifinalists from Fredericksburg-area schools are in the running for the next round of National Merit Scholarships in 2025.

When Do You Stop For A School Bus? Know The Law In Virginia

Nearly 500,000 school buses take about 25 million students to and from school. Here's what Virginia drivers need to know about the law.

Fredericksburg School Calendar For 2024-25: Key Dates To Know

As the summer wraps up, here are the dates Fredericksburg-area students and parents should know for the new school year.

Fredericksburg Student Awarded Dunkin’ Regional Scholarship

A student from Fredericksburg received a scholarship from Dunkin' and regional franchisees in recognition of his academic success.

'Will Never Admit Work She Does Behind The Scenes': Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Ginger Wolfe Goes Above And Beyond: Fredericksburg Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

‘Relentlessly Positive Attitude’: Stafford Teacher Shout-Out

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

'Encourages Kids To Challenge Themselves': Stafford Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

‘Puts Needs Of Students First’: Spotsylvania Teacher Shout-Out

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Fredericksburg Students Win Awards For Teen Driver Safety Projects

Two projects created by Fredericksburg City students received prizes recently as part of the Arrive Alive – It’s a Whole Vibe initiative.

7 Employees From Fredericksburg Awarded Wegmans Scholarships

Wegmans awarded scholarships to about 1,500 employees at the company's stores across the U.S., including Fredericksburg.

Air Force Next Stop To 'Serve Our Country': Fredericksburg Graduate

A Fredericksburg graduate aims to join the Air Force ROTC program and become an engineer to "serve our country."

Stafford High School Names Class Of 2024's Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Valedictorian Richard Oti​ and Salutatorian Mailynn Nguyen will graduate with their Stafford High School classmates on Friday.

7 Stafford High Students Excel At VA SkillsUSA Leadership Conference

Seven students from Stafford High School received medals for their projects during the 59th SkillsUSA Virginia State Leadership Conference.

Eclipse Decision Made By Fredericksburg Schools For Students' Safety

Fredericksburg City Public Schools notified families about what FCPS will be doing to ensure students' safety during Monday's eclipse.

13 VA Hospitals Ranked Among Best In World: Newsweek

A new report named 13 Virginia hospitals among the best in the world. Researchers evaluated 2,400 hospitals across 30 countries.

Stafford Schools Seek $157M From County For 2025 Budget

In the latest budget proposal, Stafford Schools officials asked for $157M from the county for salary increases and school resources.

Fredericksburg Schools Change Schedule For Friday, Jan. 19

Winter weather is expected throughout the region on Friday. Schools in the Fredericksburg area have adjusted their schedules accordingly.

Weather Decision Made For Wednesday: Fredericksburg Area Schools

Fredericksburg area school systems have shifted their schedules for Wednesday due to concerns about road conditions after Monday's snow.

Fredericksburg Schools Change Schedule For Tuesday, Jan. 16

Inclement weather is causing Fredericksburg area school systems to change their schedules on Tuesday.

Fredericksburg Area Schools Change Schedule For Tuesday, Jan. 9

Expected inclement weather is causing the Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania schools to change their schedules for Tuesday, Jan. 9

Stafford Schools Ask For Increased Funding In Meeting With Legislators

At an annual meeting on Tuesday, Stafford school officials met with local lawmakers to discuss funding and legislative needs.

These Are The Best Elementary, Middle Schools In VA, New Ranking Says

A new ranking from U.S. News & World Report tallied the best elementary and middle schools around Virginia.

$139M New High School Now Under Construction in Stafford County

Stafford County officials joined students on Wednesday to break ground on the County's sixth high school to be built on Truslow Road.

BB Gun, Knife, Vapes Confiscated At Mountain View High School: Police

A Stafford deputy confiscated a BB gun at Mountain View High School on Friday. The student had the weapon in his waistband, police said.

Students Safe After Threat Discovered At James Monroe High School

Students were kept in classrooms on Tuesday at James Monroe High School after a threat was discovered in a bathroom, authorities said.

Stafford Schools Join Mental Health Program To Support Students

The Stafford County school system will join a national program to support student mental health through a new evidence-based framework.

Update: James Monroe High School Cleared By Police After Threat

Update: Police officers have completed their search of James Monroe High School after a phone threat on Tuesday morning.

Bomb Threat Caused Evacuation At Stafford High School: Police

Stafford High School was evacuated on Tuesday after authorities learned of a bomb threat targeting the school.

SOL Standardized Tests: How Stafford County Schools Performed

Student test scores dropped slightly in reading, writing, and history in Stafford County. Meanwhile, math scores improved in 2023.

Head Start's Imogene Keith Is 'Completely Devoted' To Her Students

A teacher at Head Start in Fredericksburg has earned recognition as she works to ensure her students are set up for success.

Threat Prompted Evacuation At Dixon Smith Middle School: Police

Dixon Smith Middle School was evacuated on Tuesday morning after somebody threatened the school. Authorities have reopened the school.