Ryan Ferrera, previously a social studies teacher at Battlefield High School who moved on to become an assistant principal, has been appointed principal of Battlefeld High School in Haymarket. He will replace Principal Amy Ethridge-Conti who is retiring.

Prince William County's Department of Fire and Rescue held its graduation ceremony for the 21 members of Recruit Class 2015-2 at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas on Friday, May 6, at 10 a.m. Battalion Chief Robert L. Clemons presided over the ceremony.

John F. Heltzel AIA, PC is celebrating its 25th anniversary. A small business serving all of Northern Virginia and beyond, the firm began in 1991 as a one man office, and has grown steadily based on positive referrals by previous clients, according to a news release.

Dr. Steven L. Walts, school superintendent for Prince William County, has been recognized as Region IV Superintendent of Year for the second time. He was also recognized in 2010 for demonstrating innovative leadership, clearly targeting teaching and learning and for supporting academic rigor, particularly with specialty programs in elementary, middle and high schools.

Prince William County Police Department's crime report for May 5, 2016.

In response to recent attempts of legislatures to limit the rights of LGBT people and transgender students, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), along with 38 Senate Democrats, urged the Department of Education to release comprehensive guidance on the full scope of protections afforded to transgender and gender non-conforming students in US middle schools, high schools, and colleges.

The Annual Suicide Awareness Walk will be held for the second year at Forest Park High School (FPHS) on Saturday, May 21 at 9 a.m. Forest Park High School is located at 15721 Forest Park Drive, Woodbridge VA 22193.

Want to thank a teacher past or present? Tuesday, May 3, 2016 is National Teacher Appreciation Day and May 1-7 is National Teacher Appreciation Week.