Manassas and Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee (MMPCDC) has scheduled assembled caucuses to nominate Democratic candidates for Manassas and Manassas Park races in the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election. The caucuses are May 6 in Manassas and May 8 in Manassas Park. Candidates must file paperwork and pay fee with the MMPCDC by May 27 by 5 p.m.

Four new elementary school principals and an administrative coordinator for construction have been appointed by Prince William County Schools.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Friday, May 13, 2016

Stonewall Jackson High School’s Music Department has been recognized nationally for supporting music education. Clare Phillips, an ESOL teacher at Occoquan Elementary School, has earned a certificate from John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. Reagan Middle’s Cheryl Scofield, director of the Theatre Department, will study arts integration in Ireland this summer. Robin Weisman, administrative coordinator for Special Education, was recently been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Autism Society of Northern Virginia.

Members of the School Board and Superintendent Steve Walts were among administrators and colleagues congratulating 230 retirees at a ceremony at the Kelly Leadership Center. “It is our great loss,” Walts told retirees. “You will be hard to replace.”

Discover Prince William & Manassas held its annual National Tourism Week Luncheon & Industry Awards Event on Friday May 6th, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. The annual industry award ceremony honors the contributions of individuals and organizations to the promotion and development of Prince William & Manassas as a tourism destination.

Need to make up course credits or get ahead? No time in your schedule to take every course you want? Virtual High School summer session will run from June 27 through Aug. 5 and registration is now being accepted.

Mary McGowan has been appointed PWCS Division Counsel, effective July 1. As a PWCS employee, McGowan will soon be able to devote her full attention to Division needs, a news release said.