The CHALKBOARD
Free Lance-Star reporter Amy Umble covers Stafford County schools and other education issues
Stafford Middle wins state grant for school resource officers
UPDATE: Stafford Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Bill Kennedy just called in with some updates/corrections to the press release from the governor’s office: The release said that Stafford Middle School would …more
June 17th, 2013
Science, engineering camps still open
There are still openings for STEM summer camps at Stafford County schools. Topics include robotics, food sciences, engineering and fast cars. Click here for details and to register. Costs range …more
June 13th, 2013
Tonight’s special meeting moved to Tuesday
The Stafford County School Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 13, has been postponed until Tuesday, June 18. This special called meeting is to receive presentations from independent superintendent search firms and …more
June 13th, 2013
All four School Board elections will be contested races
The filing deadline has come and gone for November’s elections. Four School Board seats are in play this year, and all four will be contested races. Here are the candidates: …more
June 11th, 2013
Stafford students could pay more for school meals
Parents of Stafford County students could pay more for school meals next year. The elementary school price will be $2.45, the middle school price will be $2.55 and the high school …more
June 7th, 2013
Stafford teachers get contracts, with raises
Stafford teachers should receive their contracts today, said School Board Chairwoman Stephanie Johnson. Those contracts were delayed by two days after school officials learned they would need to trim an …more
June 5th, 2013
Stafford event to feature African music, food
Winding Creek Elementary School’s African Ensemble will hold a drum concert to raise money for children in Kenya. The concert will introduce guests to African music, food and culture. Proceeds …more
June 5th, 2013
Stafford High to perform Broadway hits
This performance features student performances of Broadway hits both old and new! All performers are members of the Choral Department at Stafford High School, under the direction of Joe Eveler. …more
June 3rd, 2013
Stafford sets schedules for upcoming graduations
All Stafford County high schools will host graduation ceremonies at their schools on Saturday, June 15. More than 2,000 county students will participate in the ceremonies. Here are the schedules …more
May 28th, 2013
Been teaching too long?
Teachers, can you relate to any of Buzzfeed’s signs that you’ve been teaching too long? Click here for the list.
