WSHS Senior Wins Annual Jewell Pratt Burns Scholarship

The Prince William Art Society awarded two $1,000 scholarships to county high school seniors on May 16.

Last night, Woodbridge Senior High School senior Victoria Lafranchise won one of two annual $1,000 merit scholarships the Prince William Art Society gives to county high school seniors.  The Jewell Pratt Burns Scholarship, named for a longstanding member of the society, was given by its namesake to Lafranchise and Julia Moore of Forest Park High School during a special program. For the past five years, the Prince William Art Society has awarded two annual $1,000 merit scholarships to Prince William County area high school seniors. In addition to monetary funds, the two seniors received a certificate, a framed copy of one selected piece from their submission portfolio, and a one-year membership to the society.  In a succinct speech …

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Rain Cancels High School Sports Tuesday

Woodbridge High School has issued cancellations for Tuesday games.

Several area high schools have canceled outdoor games for this evening due to the impending threat of thunderstorms. Here's the list of the cancelations we have so far:  Woodbridge Senior High School: Gar-Field Senior High School:  Hylton High School: no cancellations announced Freedom High School:  The National Weather Service forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Tuesday, with total rainfalls of less than a tenth of an inch. There could be a chance of higher rain accumulation in areas affected by thunderstorms.  ____ Get daily and breaking news email updates from Woodbridge Patch by signing up for newsletters here.

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Teen Arrested for Graffiti Bomb Threats to School

Police said that graffiti did not pose a credible threat.

Prince William County Police have arrested a 15-year-old Woodbridge teen and charged him with threats to bomb after graffiti was found at Hylton High School. PWC Police public information officer Jonathan Perok said that school authorities informed police of graffiti found in the boys’ restroom on May 11. “The graffiti implied there was a bomb in the school,” said Perok in a release. “Following an investigation, police were able to learn who was responsible for writing the threat in the bathroom. There was not a credible threat and posed no danger to other students.”  The teen’s court date was unavailable. He is being held at a juvenile detention facility.  ________ Get daily and breaking news email updates from Woodbridge Patch by signing…

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Teacher Appreciation Week: Simple Ways to Say 'Thank You'

Teacher gifts that aren't complex or expensive, but say a whole lot.

Lady Vikings in Hitting Slump

Woodbridge Senior High softball team loses three straight to reach a record of .500.

The Woodbridge Senior High School varsity softball team dropped three straight games last week and is now fourth in the Cardinal District. Despite the .500 record and the team's current slump, the Vikings have talented players at all positions and could be championship contenders if they only remained consistent with their efforts. Senior Lindsey Slover, starting pitcher and one of the team captains, showed signs of brilliance and composure as she pitched her way out of multiple bases-loaded situations against Gar-Field and Forest Park. She also had a fairly decent week at the plate, with the best day being against Stonewall Jackson when she hit three for four, walked once, and stole a base. Slover has committed to play at Ferrum College …

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Police Investigation Underway Concerning Kilby Elementary School Principal

School announced a retired PWCS principal would be coming back.

Prince William County Schools Warn of Cyberbullying

School system said police are investigating "the targeting of a Prince William County Public School student by an unknown individual on the Internet."