“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. “

In a slight change from the current calendar model, the first day of school for students will be on a Wednesday instead of a Monday; students will return to school on Wednesday, August 17 in 2016 and on Wednesday, August 16 in 2017.

Northern Virginia drivers are asked to use caution and to be aware of possible slick spots on their afternoon commute today. Pavement temperatures are expected to drop below freezing after 4 p.m., with frigid conditions continuing overnight.

According to the American Heart Association, 9 out of 10 victims of cardiac arrest will not survive, however immediate CPR by a bystander can double or triple a victim's chances of survival. Unfortunately only 32 percent of those experiencing cardiac arrest get immediate CPR.

Prince William County Police gave the all-clear following a thorough search of Glenkirk Elementary School building, but are continuing their investigation. All after-school student activities have been cancelled. Students may not re-enter or retrieve belongings from Glenkirk today, Jan. 11.

New technology software system will allow the public and all interested individuals to sign up for e-mail notifications for committee meetings. The House has also created a Twitter account for each committee and many subcommittees to allow the public to follow committee meetings from their computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Public transit authorities are losing significant revenues with declining motor fuel taxes. Revenue loss for Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) is a $9.2 million budget deficit that is forcing a proposed cut in commuter and local bus services, and a proposed fare increase starting in July.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Monday, Jan. 11, 2016.

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announced Jan. 11 that a federal appropriation of $279,488 for calendar year 2016 will allow 5,000 low-income, senior Virginians to receive a monthly allotment of food from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).