Bomb Threat Reported At Dixon-Smith Middle School In Stafford: Police

Dixon-Smith Middle School in Stafford County was evacuated on Thursday afternoon for a bomb threat, authorities said.

Student Brought Loaded Gun To Middle School In Spotsylvania: Police

A Chancellor Middle School student will face criminal charges after bringing a loaded .45 caliber handgun to class on Friday, police said.

Threat Elicits Police Response At James Monroe High School

Police officers were called to James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg on Wednesday for a written threat, the police department said.

Students Complete Construction On Stafford County House

In April, students from all of Stafford's high schools completed construction on a house thanks to an occupational opportunity program.

Stafford Student Is A Shining Star, County Superintendent Says

Niko, a fifth grader from Stafford County, was recognized as a Shining Star student for being kind, caring, and considerate.

Teen Charged After Threatening Riverbend High School: Police

A 15-year-old Spotsylvania boy faces criminal charges after authorities said he threatened a local school on social media over the weekend.

Lockdown Lifted At Conway Elementary School In Stafford: Police

Authorities said a lockdown has been lifted at Conway Elementary School in Stafford County after a disturbance in the area.

Basketball Coach Inappropriately Touched High-Schooler On Bus: Police

A volunteer coach at Brooke Point High School inappropriately touched a basketball player on a school bus last month, authorities said.

Student Brought Knife, Vape Pens To Stafford Middle School: Police

A Stafford Middle School student has been suspended and faces criminal charges after bringing a knife and two vape pens to school.

$30M Gift Given To University of Mary Washington By Alumna's Estate

The University of Mary Washington received a $30 million gift, its largest ever, from the estate of a recently deceased alumna.

School Bus Assault Leads To Charges For 6 Spotsylvania Teens: Police

Six teenagers have been charged in connection with an assault on a Spotsylvania County school bus, the sheriff's office said.

6 Stafford Students Were Not Notified Of National Merit Awards

6 students at Stafford County high shools were not told of their status as National Merit commended scholars, school officials said.

2 Students Injured In Stafford School Bus Crash: Police

A pair of students suffered injuries when their school bus crashed and overturned in Stafford County on Friday, authorities said.

Flu Outbreak Affects Hundreds At Stafford High School

Hundreds of students have been absent from Stafford High School on Friday, Monday, and Tuesday as an illness sweeps through the school.

Update: Suspect In Custody, Lockdown Lifted At Middle School: Police

Police have arrested a man in Stafford County. Gayle Middle School was placed on a partial lockdown as police searched for the suspect.

Walkout Over Anti-Trans Guidelines Planned At Local Schools

Students in Stafford and Spotsylvania are planning to walk out to protest guidelines restricting the rights of transgender students.

Fight At Colonial Forge High School Elicits Police Response

Several deputies responded to Colonial Forge High School on Wednesday for a fight involving five students, police said.

Threat At Elementary School Leads To Charges For Fredericksburg Man

A man from Fredericksburg faces an attempted terrorism charge after threatening a Stafford elementary school, police claimed.

$1,500 Scholarships Presented To 2 Students By Fredericksburg Chamber

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber awarded $1,500 scholarships to two students from the area who attended a recent Intern Expo.

Stafford Schools Calendar 2022-23: First Day, Holidays, Key Dates

Patch has all the dates to know for Stafford County teachers, students, and parents including holidays, the first day of school, and more.

Fredericksburg School Calendar 2022-23: Holidays, Key Dates

Summer is almost over for teachers and students in the City of Fredericksburg with the first day of school right around the corner.

Dunkin' Awards $2,500 Scholarships To 5 Fredericksburg Area Students

Dunkin' awarded $2,500 scholarships to five Fredericksburg area students during a recent awards ceremony for the D.C. area.

Suspended Student Brought A Gun To Walker Grant Middle School: Police

A 15-year-old student was arrested on Thursday after he brought a gun and loaded magazines to a Fredericksburg middle school, police said.

Bomb Threat Reported At Stafford Middle School, No Device Found: Cops

Police learned of a bomb threat toward Stafford Middle School on Monday. Deputies searched the school and did not find an explosive device.

Stafford Student Arrested After Selling Brownie With Drugs In It: Cops

A student at Stafford High School was arrested last week after selling a brownie with drugs in it to an unsuspecting student, police said.

Man Charged After Threatening Students On Stafford School Bus: Police

A Stafford man faces a disorderly conduct charge after police said he boarded a school bus and threatened children he thought were bullies.

Mask Mandate To End At Stafford County Schools This Month

The Stafford County School Board voted to end the school system's mask requirement after weeks of statewide disputes over mask mandates.

Fredericksburg Area Schools Make Weather Decision For Jan. 28

Snow is expected to arrive in the region on Friday, and schools in the Fredericksburg area are changing their schedules accordingly.

Stafford Schools Keep Mask Mandate Despite Governor's Order

On Thursday, the Stafford County School Board voted in favor of keeping a mask mandate in schools, despite an order from the new governor.

Mask Mandate Remains At Fredericksburg City Schools

A mask mandate will remain in place for students at Fredericksburg schools, despite a new governor's order saying masks should be optional.

Stafford Schools Announce Weather Plan For Thursday And Friday

Stafford County schools have made a decision about how they will adjust their schedule on Thursday and Friday due to weather impacts.

Stafford High School Now Open As 24-Hour Emergency Shelter

Stafford High School is now operating as a 24-hour emergency shelter for people who were impacted by Monday's storm and power outages.

Stafford, Fredericksburg Schools Make Weather Decision For Jan. 4

Schools in Stafford County and Fredericksburg are changing their opening plans for Tuesday, Jan. 4 due to effects from the snowstorm.

Fredericksburg, Stafford Schools Make Weather Decision For Jan. 3

School officials in Stafford and Fredericksburg have adjusted their schedules for Monday, January 3 due to expected inclement weather.

Rumored School Violence TikTok Trend Monitored In Stafford

The Stafford County Sheriff's Office said they are aware of a TikTok trend threatening schools on Friday, though there's no specific threat.

3 Fire Alarms Pulled In 24 Hours At Chancellor High School

Six students from Chancellor High School now face charges after the school's fire alarm was pulled 3 times within 24 hours.

Lockdown At Stafford Senior High School For Gun Threat: Police

A lockdown was implemented at Stafford Senior High School on Wednesday after police received a report of a student with a gun.

Social Media Threat Reported At Gayle Middle School In Stafford

Police in Stafford County increased their presence at Gayle Middle School on Tuesday after they learned of a threat posted on social media.

Fight At North Stafford High School Draws Police Response

Police responded to a fight at North Stafford High School on Thursday, and authorities said criminal charges are pending.

Stafford Singer To Perform In Bridgewater College Holiday Shows

A Bridgewater College Student from Stafford will perform in the school's choir during this weekend's Holiday Extravaganza.