Schools

Stafford County has announced that all government offices, departments, facilities, and courts will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of George Washington Day.

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors has addressed recent reports about the possibility of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility being located in the county.

Arlington Public Schools (APS) announced that schools will remain closed on Monday, February 2, 2026, due to unsafe conditions caused by ice accumulation.

Stafford County Government offices will open two hours late and operate with telework on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Stafford County has postponed its public listening session for the proposed North Anna–Kraken Loop Electric Transmission Project due to ongoing weather conditions and concerns about public safety.

School Board Chair Bethany Zecher Sutton will hold virtual Open Office Hours on Monday, January 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. During this event, board members will meet individually with…

Stafford County government offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to severe winter weather conditions.

The Arlington School Board is seeking nominations for its 2026 Honored Citizen Award, which recognizes volunteers who have made significant contributions to Arlington Public Schools (APS) over at least five…

On January 22, 2026, Governor Abigail Spanberger declared a State of Emergency for the Commonwealth of Virginia in anticipation of Winter Storm Fern.

Arlington Public Schools and Arlington County are scheduled to conduct a full-scale emergency response exercise on Friday, January 30.

A group of Arlington Public Schools (APS) educators have taken professional learning beyond traditional settings, seeking opportunities around the world to expand their teaching skills and perspectives.

On January 13, an incident occurred during a Zoom meeting hosted by Arlington Public Schools (APS) about SchooLinks.

Seventeen students from Arlington Public Schools (APS) have been selected to participate in the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors’ Association (VBODA) District 12 Honors Orchestra.

The Arlington County Council of Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) has announced the winners of the 2025-26 Reflections contest at the county level.

Arlington Public Schools (APS) announced it will offer free grab-and-go meals to students ahead of an expected winter storm this weekend.

The Walk for Peace, a 2,300-mile pilgrimage led by Buddhist monks from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., will soon pass through Caroline County, the City of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County…

Stafford County has announced a partnership with Van Zandt-Harkins Properties (VZH) to rehabilitate the historic Counting House in Falmouth.

This week, from January 12 to 16, 2026, schools in Virginia are recognizing the contributions of their principals as part of Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week.

School Board member Kathleen Clark will hold in-person open office hours on Monday, January 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at the School Board Office…

Stafford County government offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.

Local governments in Caroline, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford are working together to support the upcoming “Walk for Peace” pilgrimage.

Each month, Arlington Public Schools (APS) recognizes staff members who have made significant contributions to their school communities.

Arlington Public Schools (APS) will host its second annual High School Programming Competition (APS HSPC) on February 7, from 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arlington Career Center.

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will hold a public listening session regarding the proposed North Anna–Kraken Loop Electric Transmission Project on January 29, 2026.