“Mrs. Carrier epitomizes the characteristics of the ideal teacher that we all want for our children,” said Bernard Bragen Jr.. Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent “Her passion and enthusiasm for teaching and children is reflective in the performance of her students. We are grateful to have her as a member of our faculty. “

Battlefield High School invites the community to attend the rescheduled Haymaker STEM Expo on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free event will offer a multitude of family-friendly activities for students and adults of all ages.

Rising ninth graders and high school students interested in the HVAC field are invited to attend an open house on Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Woodbridge campus of NOVA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don't worry about college loans. PWC Schools have an arrangement with NOVA for students to have their college fees paid by the school system.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016.

The recent School Board decision to close schools for the March 1 presidential primary election means a day off for students, teachers, and many other employees, with no make-up required. Employees with 250-day contracts are expected to work.

Marsteller Middle School's 8th Grade Select Men’s Choir will perform before an audience of hundreds of choral directors from around the country in Boston on Friday, Feb. 12.

Weather permitting, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close the northern portion of the I-395 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes during overnight hours beginning at 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 3-4. The closures are needed for crews to inspect and assess roadway and sign conditions as part of preliminary work related to the future extension of the I-395 Express Lanes.

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Sens. Tom Udall (D-NM), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) to introduce the Fairness and Independence in Redistricting (FAIR) Act to take partisanship out of the congressional redistricting process by requiring states to establish independent, bipartisan redistricting commissions.