Virginia School district faces continued legal fight over gender policies
The court found that FCPS' policies based on "gender identity" could potentially violate students’ constitutional rights, allowing the case to proceed despite multiple attempts by the school system to have it dismissed.
Hayfield Secondary's athletic director resigns, team's playoff hopes end in controversy
Hayfield High School Athletic Director Monty Fritts has submitted his resignation, Fairfax County Public Schools announced Tuesday.
Sex assault by suspect in animal mask reported at Virginia high school
According to the Manassas Police Department, a female student said she was assaulted by an unknown individual who entered her stall while she was in the bathroom.
Hayfield Secondary withdraws from Virginia football playoffs
Hayfield Secondary School’s football team has withdrawn from the Virginia Region 6C football playoffs amid an investigation into alleged recruiting violations, FCPS superintendent Michelle Reid announced Monday.
UVA Shooting: Former student pleads guilty to killing 3 football players in 2022
A former University of Virginia student pleaded guilty Wednesday to fatally shooting three football players and wounding two other students on the Charlottesville campus in 2022.
Fairfax County high schools threaten to forfeit football games if suspended team is allowed to play
Families and students at Hayfield High School are reacting after multiple high school football coaches in Fairfax County say they’re willing to forfeit playoff games if Hayfield is allowed to play.
Spotsylvania school board member files $1 Million defamation lawsuit against colleagues
For the first time, Spotsylvania School Board member Nicole Cole is speaking publicly about her recent lawsuit accusing two fellow board members of defamation and intentional emotional distress.
Parents in Loudoun County file lawsuit accusing school board of silencing them
A group of parents in Loudoun County are suing the school board, saying they were silenced at a recent board meeting.
Principal of top-ranked Virginia high school resigns
The principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, a prestigious institution in Fairfax County, is stepping down amid concerns about the school’s declining national rankings in recent years.
Supreme Court ruling hits minority enrollment: Johns Hopkins, Georgetown see sharp drops
Students and families across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are navigating college application season, with many seeing the impact of a recent Supreme Court decision on admissions for the first time.
Virginia's Thomas Jefferson High drops to No. 14 in new national rankings
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, once ranked among the top high schools in the nation, has seen its ranking fall to No. 14 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, sparking concern among some Fairfax County parents and residents.
Shots fired at Virginia State University, campus placed on lockdown
Virginia State University was placed on lockdown Monday night after shots were fired near Moore Hall, according to university police.
Alexandria City schools highlight alarming increase in crime among students
Alexandria City Public Schools leaders are highlighting a troubling trend among students Thursday.
University of Virginia hit with civil rights complaint, accused of racial discrimination against Whites
The University of Virginia appears to have changed the website description of a mentoring program for BIPOC students after a civil rights complaint was filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Loudoun County School Board passes gun safe storage resolution despite public outcry
The Loudoun County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a gun safe storage resolution aimed at preventing unintentional firearm injuries.
Virginia school to reopen Monday after lead cleanup
Alexandria City Public Schools announced Friday that Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School will reopen most of its classrooms and offices on Monday, October 7, following successful lead remediation efforts.
Alexandria school closed due to potential lead exposure; Parents urged to get kids tested
A school closure in Alexandria has caused concern among parents after potential lead exposure was detected at Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School.
Virginia school picture photographer loses job after allegedly asking young students, 'Can I eat your soul?'
A Virginia elementary school photographer reportedly lost her job after being accused of making improper remarks to young students, including allegedly asking one boy, "Can I eat your soul?"
Virginia adopts statewide 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban in public schools
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released its final guidance on a "bell-to-bell" cell phone-free policy for K-12 public schools across the state, in response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33.
Loudoun County schools targeted with rumored threats; extra security expected this week
Loudoun County Public Schools alerted parents late Wednesday evening about multiple rumored threats targeting several schools within the district.