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Woodbridge High School Students Shine at National Leadership Conference
Two students from Woodbridge High School made their mark at the National Leadership Conference held this summer in Orlando. Natnael “Nate” Demelash, a senior at Woodbridge High and Natenim “Nat” Derese, a 2024 graduate of the school, competed in the “Sports and Entertainment Management” and “Marketing” events, respectively.
Woodbridge varsity football has mix of returning players, newcomers
The Woodbridge varsity football team lost some key players from last year’s team, which won the District 2A championship, but this year’s squad has a number of returning players and some young talent coming in. “The kids are ready to play. It’s been a great camp,” said Woodbridge...
Local Schools Benefit from Healthy Kids Grants
Provided by Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia (CFNV) has awarded $19,130 to eleven schools in Northern Virginia, including Woodbridge High School, through its 2024 Healthy Kids Grants. Schools awarded will be implementing new or reinforcing established programs focused on students’ nutrition, physical activity, or better mental health in the 2024-2025 school year. Over the course of fourteen years, the Healthy Kids Grants have awarded over $200,000 in support of healthy lifestyles through increased.
Several CCPS Schools Will Receive Free Breakfast This School Year As Part Of MMFA Program
LA PLATA, Md. – Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students will receive free breakfast this school year as part of funding provided by the Maryland Meals for Achievement program. The program, known as MMFA, is offered through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and provides funding that...
Cora Kelly School kicks off school year with new principal
Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology has a new principal to usher in the new school year. Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) announced earlier this month that Molly McCabe will be stepping into the shoes of Jasibi Crews, ACPS’ Principal of the Year last year who left at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
Alexandria City High School briefly evacuated due to fire alarm
In what’s become an annual tradition at this point, the first week of school at Alexandria City High School was disrupted with a fire alarm. Students were evacuated from the school a little after 2 p.m. today (Thursday). Students returned to the school less than 30 minutes later as the Alexandria Fire Department confirmed there was no danger.
Notes: Alexandria schools see across-the-board improvement in SOL scores
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PWCS Sees Improved SOL Scores Across All Subjects
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) recently published the Standards of Learning (SOL) scores for the 2023-24 school year, covering all school divisions across Virginia. The data revealed that PWCS’ SOL scores improved across all subjects, including reading and writing, math and science, and history and social sciences, surpassing the state’s scores in nearly every category.
Speed Cameras Active Near Alexandria School Zones
ALEXANDRIA, VA-With the start of the school year, automated enforcement of speeding violations has resumed. Francis C. Hammond Middle School (Seminary Road, between Kenmore Avenue and North Jordan Street). John Adams Elementary School and Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School (North Beauregard Street, between North Highview Lane and Reading Avenue). George...
FIN Friends at Colgan High School
The FIN Friends Club at Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School started around the time the school opened in 2016, and it’s still going strong today. Bringing together special education and general education students and families, and welcoming families from all grades and all schools makes an impact both Colgan and the community.
Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill gives 200 backpacks to kids at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School
Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill handed out 200 stuffed backpacks to fourth and fifth graders at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School in Alexandria’s West End this afternoon. The event is one of many from team owner Monumental Sports and Entertainment was part of a regional giveaway at schools in...
Woodbridge High School to begin using metal detectors at athletic events
GREENWOOD, Del. – Woodbridge High School is implementing metal detectors at all football games this season. All spectators will be required to pass through a metal detector to be admitted into the stadium. Those who are not able to use a walk-through metal detector will be screened with handheld metal detectors. Spectators who do not consent to metal detection screening will be denied energy.
NMI SLDS Program’s strong commitment to effective data governance
Through its recent participation in the 2024 Statewide Longitudinal Data System Policies and Process workshop, organized by the SLDS State Support Team, the CNMI SLDS Program demonstrated a strong commitment to effective data governance. Seventeen of the nation’s state SLDS programs came together for this event, which took place in...
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