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Northern Virginia public schools enforce new cellphone policy
Starting this fall, Stafford County Public Schools will enforce a new policy prohibiting students from using cellphones from the beginning to the end of the school day. This ban, also adopted by districts in Fredericksburg and Winchester, aims to minimize distractions and enhance focus. Students will still have access to their phones during sports or other after school activities.
Loudoun County School Board gives $40K+ raise to Superintendent Aaron Spence
LEESBURG, Va. (7News) — Loudoun County Superintendent Aaron Spence is set to get a $40,000 plus pay bump this month. This increase will bring Spence's salary close to $420,000 this year. Spence’s contract states that if he receives at least a proficient performance rating by the school board, he...
Boyd named to Dean's List, President's List at Shenandoah
WINCHESTER — Erin Boyd, of Cana, is one of 444 students named to the President’s List at Shenandoah University for the Spring 2024 semester. To qualify for this prestigious academic recognition, students must be enrolled full-time in baccalaureate degree programs and attain a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher. All President’s List honorees are also recognized on the university’s Dean’s List, which includes students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must be enrolled full-time in baccalaureate degree programs and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher. Dean’s List students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher also qualify for the university’s President’s List.
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