Manassas Public Schools Improve In VA Assessment, None Earn Highest Rating

Manassas Public Schools generally improved across Virginia's state performance assessment, though only three officially meet expectations.

PWC Public Schools Reveal Class Of 2027 Graduation Dates, Locations

Prince William County Public Schools have published the dates and locations of graduation ceremonies for 16 county high schools.

Gov. Spanberger Tours Manassas High School, Touts State Education Investments

The governor of Virginia visited a Manassas high school, visiting science facilities and meeting with teachers and students.

Important Schedule, Grading, Cost And Other Changes In Prince William County Public Schools This Year

Prince William County public schools are implementing several important changes in scheduling, grading and more this school year.

Manassas Public Schools Begin New School Year With No Mention Of AI Use In Student Code Of Conduct

The Manassas Public School District hasn't yet been able to come up with an AI-use policy for its student code of conduct.

Manassas City School Calendar For 2026-27: Key Dates To Know

As the summer wraps up, here are the dates Manassas City students and parents should know for the new school year.

Ex-PWC Teachers Union Head Sues County, State Unions For Defamation: Report

Maggie Hansford is suing the union she used to run, saying it has damaged her reputation.

PWC Could Cut Expected School Budget By $31 Million: Report

The PWC Board of Supervisors has tentatively agreed to budget changes that would boost county revenues but keep money from schools.

Prince William, Manassas Schools Decide On Classes For Feb. 23

The incoming snowstorm has prompted the Manassas and Prince William Public Schools to change how classes will operate on Monday, Feb. 23.

ChatGPT For Teachers Coming To Prince William County Classrooms

Prince William County Public Schools is participating in a program to test an AI feature for teachers' instructional planning.

Cyberattack Closes Manassas City Public Schools

Manassas City Public Schools decided to close schools due to a cyberattack that affected

National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists From PW County, Manassas Named For 2026

Semifinalists from Prince William and Manassas schools are in the running for the next round of National Merit Scholarships in 2026.

GMU Expands Access To VAST Semiconductor Certificate Program

GMU launches state-of-the-art Nanofabrication Facility cleanroom on the Science and Technology Campus in Manassas.

Baldwin Custodians Keep Manassas Schools Shining Inside And Out

From long hours to last-minute needs, Orlando and the Baldwin custodial team go above and beyond every day.

Unity Braxton, More Prince William County Schools Ranked Among America's Healthiest Schools

A Manassas area school was the only Virginia school to earn the all-star distinction for meeting all nine healthy schools criteria.

Manassas School Calendar For 2025-2026: Key Dates To Know

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

Manassas Schools Administrative Building Purchase To Advance With Approved Funds

Manassas City Council approved funds to be used for purchase of the school district's administrative building and a new student program.

Virtual Virginia Academy To Be Added At Manassas City Public Schools

The Manassas City School Board approved an agreement to introduce the Virtual Virginia Academy as an option for students.

Manassas Student Wins Statewide Art Contest On Elementary Level

A Manassas student is the elementary school winner of the Virginia School Boards Association's first statewide art contest.

Cappies 2025 Award Winners Include Prince William County School

The Cappies program, described as the Tonys of the DC region's high school theater, gave an award to one Prince William County school.

Student In Prince William County Wins National Merit Scholarship

A student in Prince William County is among less than 1 percent of American high school seniors winning National Merit Scholarships.

Prince William County School Collects 9 Cappies Nominations In 2025

The Cappies, the DC region's Tony's of high school theater, announced schools receiving award nominations.

Prince William Co. Student Awarded $2,500 National Merit Scholarship

Winners of the National Merit Scholarship's $2,500 scholarship were chosen from finalists representing less than 1 percent of U.S. seniors.

Osbourn High School's Music Program Receives Blue Ribbon Award

The Blue Ribbon Award at Osbourn High School was due to high ratings of orchestra, choir and band programs in state assessments.

PWCS Response To 'Racially Hostile' School Setting Inadequate: Feds

A federal investigation outlined issues with how the school system handled racial and antisemitic harassment at a high school.

Cappies Review: 'Mamma Mia!' At Osbourn Park High School

A student reviews the recent performance of the musical "Mamma Mia!" at Osbourn Park High School.

Colgan Student Named Regeneron Science Talent Search Finalist

A student at Colgan High School is one of 40 finalists in the nation's most prestigious high school science and math competition.

Osbourn Park Students Help Kids Find Interest In STEM

Two students with STEM career aspirations are organizing STEM activities to increase access to underserved children.

Wage Increase Agreement With PWCS, Employee Union Reached

The school district made an agreement with the Prince William Education Association on wages, following last year's collective bargaining.

PWC, Manassas Public Schools Make Weather Decision For Jan. 8

Winter weather continues to impact Manassas and Prince William County Public Schools, delaying the return from winter break.

PWC, Manassas Schools Make Weather Decision For Jan. 6

Prince William County and Manassas City Public Schools made schedule changes due to a winter storm starting late Sunday into Monday.

Jennie Dean Elementary Groundbreaking Held In Manassas

City and school officials broke ground on the building to replace the current Jennie Dean Elementary School in Manassas.

Tutoring Services To Be Offered Throughout Manassas Public Schools

Manassas City Public Schools will give students access to an online tutoring platform for everything from remediation to college prep.

New Cell Phone-Free Guidelines Approved By Prince William School Board

Prince William County Public Schools will introduce new cell phone restrictions for the upcoming school year after school board action.

Cappies Review: 'Hadestown: Teen Edition,' Colgan High School

A student reviews Colgan High School's recent production of the Greek myth-inspired "Hadestown: Teen Edition."

PWC School, Clifton Catholic School Earn Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award

Eight schools in Virginia earned the National Blue Ribbon School recognition for academic success or narrowing achievement gaps.

Seniors At Manassas, PWC Schools Named National Merit Semifinalists

Semifinalists from Manassas and Prince William County schools are in the running for the next round of National Merit Scholarships in 2025.

7 Prince William Schools Named Among America’s Healthiest Schools

Prince William County schools were the only public schools in Virginia recognized with awards from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

First Day Of School 2024: Share Your Photos From Manassas

With students back for another school year in the City of Manassas, we want to see your first day photos.

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

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