The soccer team at the new Patriot High School in Nokesville VA completed several service projects in addition to their daily practices and game schedule. Team coaches encouraged the working together on service projects in the community to build a sense of camaraderie among the soccer players both on and off the field. The high school opened in September 2011 and had no senior class for the 2011-12 school year.

Fire officials in Nokesville VA have given the okay for Patriot High School to resume class and other activities after the school was evacuated earlier this morning for an unidentified "strong odor." The cause of the smell has since been identified, according to Irene Cromer, supervisor of community relations for Prince William County Schools.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Dec. 22, 2011.

T. Clay Wood Elementary School, which opened in September, held its first literacy night on Dec. 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The nightwas considered a success by Principal Andrew Buchheit, shown here with Dr. Seuss’ Grinch and Norman Bridwell’s Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Dec. 8, 2011.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Dec. 7, 2011.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Nov. 29, 2011.

Parents of students at Prince William County's newest high school, Patriot, work to get the Parent Teacher Student Association up and running at the Nokesville school.