All city schools secondary school principals met with students Thursday; schools chief Catherine Magouryk sent a letter to parents.
They will join more than 4,000 schools around the country (and beyond) in Wednesday's event.
Prince William County Police agree but they nonetheless investigate incidents of alleged sightings, largely a creation of social media.
Prince William County Public Schools says the on-time rate for graduation is 92 percent.
All students and school personnel are safe; cause is unexplained electrical odor.
Manassas City Public Schools have partnered with the police to address the growing problem of illegal and unsafe passing of school buses.
Just in time for back-to-school: The top 10 school systems ranked by average teacher salaries.
Students or parents are instructed to find the assignments on the PWCS website on or after Aug. 22.
Winners were recognized by Virginia First Lady at VSBA Conference on Education.
Suzanne W. Seaberg will take over the seat previously held by Ellen M. Purdy, who resigned May 10.
The public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m.
The board will be appointing a new member to serve through 2016 after Ellen Purdy's resignation.
George C. Round Elementary School has earned the VA Dept. of Education’s 2016 Board of Education 'Distinguished Achievement Award.'
Extra precaution was taken at dismissal on Friday, June 3 at Bull Run Middle School because of bear sightings in the neighborhood.
Police and animal control have been dispatched to Tyler Elementary today, May 31, after a bear sighting this morning. Everyone is safe.
Metz Band, Orchestra and Guitar Ensemble competed in 2 music festivals and earned overall superior ratings – the highest rating possible.
The MCPS Special Education Advisory Committee has reviewed the Special Education Annual Plan for FY 2016-17.
2016 Best High Schools U.S. News Rankings include top schools in Virginia. Methodology includes graduation rates for first time.
The student challenge program involved high schools throughout the Washington, D.C., region.
When will students be returning to class? Find out here.
A look at rankings for area schools, based on school results, student and parent surveys, and ratings for teachers.
For Friday, March 4: School systems make announcements to avoid dangerous road conditions.
For Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016. Snow and ice will impact school schedules.
Community meetings planned for Feb. 15-16. Timeline on board discussion also released.
Emergency crews responded to fire alarm activation, according to Prince William County Public Schools.
Winter storm forces big move for Manassas City Public Schools as municipality continues to dig out.
More than two feet of snow still on some roadways Sunday made the decision easy regarding the school day on Monday and Tuesday.
Blizzard conditions have school administrators making the call early for a change in the schedule for Friday, Jan. 22.
Dangerous conditions overnight have administrators worried about the morning commute on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016.
Dangerous cold temperatures are responsible for a late start at Prince William County Schools.
Kids are already back in class — and the next holiday is just around the corner. Dates to know for Manassas area schools this winter.
Winter is just around the corner in Virginia. Here's what you need to know for snow day decisions from Manassas City Schools.
Police activity in the area had put school on alert Thursday morning.
Thanksgiving break? Winter break? Here's your vacation schedule for Manassas and Prince William County schools.
Students and staff were back in the school by 2:45 p.m. following a thorough search by police.
The school’s focus will be on “STEAM”—science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
The meetings will be held on September 14 and 23.
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