The CHALKBOARD
Free Lance-Star reporter Amy Umble covers Stafford County schools and other education issues
School board to talk cutting positions, adding pay-to-participate
The Stafford School Board will meet tonight (5.15) to talk about the upcoming budget. The board members are facing a gap of about $15 million between the budget they approved …more
May 14th, 2013
Stafford schools superintendent resigns
Stafford Schools Superintendent Randy Bridges announced his resignation tonight. School Board members appeared shocked when they returned from closed session and said that they accepted his letter of resignation, which …more
May 14th, 2013
Stafford School Board postpones decision on early retirement
Stafford’s School Board has postponed the vote on the early retirement incentive program. That popular program, known as the Bridge, is slated to end this summer. Late last year, the …more
May 14th, 2013
Top apps for education
Math tutoring. Picture dictionaries. Flashcards. And more. E-news has compiled a list of the top 10 educational apps for the year. The apps are for Apple and Android devices, and …more
May 14th, 2013
History exhibit rolls into Stafford
The Civil War 150 HistoryMobile will roll through Stafford schools this week. The history exhibit on wheels arrived today and will visit various schools through May 17. The 53-foot tractor …more
May 13th, 2013
Stafford School Board to tackle the budget in two upcoming meetings
The Stafford County School Board has scheduled a work session to begin prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14. The work session will start at 5:30 p.m. in the …more
May 13th, 2013
Colonial Forge presents Fiddler on the Roof
Colonial Forge High School will present Fiddler on the Roof on May 17 and 18. Click here for details.
May 13th, 2013
Art teacher recognized as educator of the year in Stafford
Stafford County schools’ teacher of the year is Tanya Green, who teaches art at Hampton Oaks Elementary School. Green also serves as the Student Council Association advisor and is a …more
May 9th, 2013
Stafford schools choose Principal of the Year
Daria Groover has been selected as the Stafford County schools Principal of the Year. Groover, principal of Hampton Oaks Elementary School, joined Stafford County Schools as Hampton Oaks’ principal in …more
April 29th, 2013
Rocky Run to get a new principal this summer
The Stafford County School Board has appointed Nicholas R. Roman, Jr. as the next principal of Rocky Run Elementary School. Roman currently serves as the assistant principal at Ferry Farm …more
