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Nutrient management training program in January

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Nutrient Management Program will offer a two-part agriculture nutrient management training school in January--for anyone interested in learning about the development of agricultural nutrient management plans or how to become a certified plan writer.

Get the lowdown on college financial aid

A projected schedule of financial aid workshops starts Dec. 8 and runs through April 12.

Robinson lights students’ science interests

Stonewall Jackson High School graduate Emily Robinson, who works at Woodbridge Senior High School, is looking for unique (and tried-and-true) ways to ignite students' passion for science.

College info night in Woodbridge

Northern Virginia Community College officials will present "College Night in Virginia" designed for anyone who wants to attend college. On Nov. 7 munch on pizza, hear talks on various college topics, put name in hat for scholarship drawing.

BHS & FPHS pilot Microsoft Academy

Battlefield and Forest Park high schools, home to Prince William County’s two Information Technology (IT) Specialty Programs, are among 30 high schools statewide selected to pilot the Microsoft IT Academy Program.

BHS hosted marching band battle

About 20 marching bands from throughout Northern Virginia came to compete at Battlefield High School during high winds to show their stuff. Battlefield sponsored the program, but did not compete. Fauquier’s Kettle Run High School took first place in the Class A division.

Take a look at new math books proposed in Prince William

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Two of the math books being evaluated (courtesy photo)
Prince William County Va. Schools are evaluating new books for mathematics. Until Dec. 21, the public has a chance to review and comment on the proposed textbooks, which cover from kindergarten math to calculus.

Sept. 30 deadline to apply for U.S. service academies

Deadline: Former Secretary of the Navy and now US Senator James Webb will accept service academy applications until Sept. 30

Piney Branch Elementary ready to fly

Prince William County schools welcomed its newest elementary school to the division on Aug. 24, when Piney Branch Elementary School, at 8301 Linton Hall Road in Bristow,
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held a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 57th elementary school was opened by its community of students, teachers, special guests and families, who exhibited enthusiasm for the new school with a standing-room only audience. Two students are shown here at the new Piney Branch Elementary school pause with the school’s Cardinal mascot.

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