The 2015–16 School Calendar for PWCS includes the following closings for January and February 2016: Jan. 18, Feb. 1 and Feb. 15 and half day Jan. 29 (elementary only).

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.

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative and the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives are accepting applications for higher-education scholarships from high school and home-school seniors who receive electricity from electric cooperatives.

New Directions Alternative School Counselor Karre Jones and Safety and Security Officer Joe Bagnerise are heroes. Their efforts on behalf of student John Mauk, landed the three, along with Principal Robert Eichorn, at the White House on the day after Christmas for a personal tour that included the Oval Office.

Payroll supervisor and an assistant principal have been appointed.

Phyllis Aggrey, the Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission, said the celebration beginning at 9 a.m. will include the Human Rights Awards, which are given each year to people who have provided unique contributions to the community.

A letter has been sent to the Woodbridge High School community and is posted on the school's website, http://woodbridgehs.schools.pwcs.edu/