School News & Notes: October 3-9, 2024

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ACTION LEARNERS enjoy a weekly trip to Mary Riley Styles Public Library. (Photo: Acton Academy Falls Church)
LOCAL ARTIST Marc Robarge (right) created a new fish mural, installed at Oak Street Elementary last week, using a F.C. Education Foundation grant. (Photo: Marybeth Connelly)
LAST Sunday, the Henderson and Meridian choruses dazzled an excited audience with performances of beloved Disney songs. (Photo: FCCPS)
THE FCCPS AMERICAN Sign Language program expanded to Jessie Thackrey Preschool this year. (Photo: Chrissy Henderson)
Meridian Hosted its first-ever Cheer Competition last week, welcoming 11 teams. (Photo: Gayle Fishel)

Mustangs Passing Attack Struggles in Loss to Pioneers

[Photo Senior Abram Ellis(#1) is tackled after a strong run. (Photo by Arlo Firestone)] The Mustangs fell to the Millbrook Pioneers 29-6 on Friday, Sep 18, dropping their record to

Virginia Chamber Raises Concerns Over Spanberger Data Center Framework

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce is raising concerns about portions of Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s newly announced data center accountability framework, warning that additional restrictions on the industry could affect Virginia’s

🚨 WHITE HOUSE PRESS ACCESS REVOKED

Journalists from CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO were denied access to the White House Saturday after President Donald Trump announced the three news organizations would be barred from the complex.

Spanberger Unveils Sweeping Virginia Data Center Rules, AI Task Force

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Friday unveiled a sweeping new Data Center Accountability Framework aimed at tightening oversight of one of the Commonwealth’s fastest-growing industries. The plan targets transparency, environmental