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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InsideNova: Kilby Principal Bought Electronics on School Credit Card

A search warrant details embezzlement charges for a Woodbridge elementary school principal.

According to InsideNova.com, a search warrant detailing the embezzlement charge on a local principal reveals thousands charged to school credit cards, financial troubles and personal gifts. Jenny Georgina Enriquez-De Bermant, principal at Dean Kilby Elementary School in Woodbridge, was charged by Prince William County Police on May 3 following a police investigation and an audit by Prince William County Schools. InsideNova.com repors that Bermant allegedly bought household goods and electronics for herself and her family as gifts. Many of the items were found at her house in Dumfries. Bermant faced a court date on June 13, 2012.  To read the InsideNova.com report, click here.  

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Gar-Field, Freedom High Schoolers Receive Scholarships

Comcast provided the scholarships.

Teacher Appreciation Week: Simple Ways to Say 'Thanks'

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

There are only 26 days left of school! If you think your kids are excited, just ask a teacher how she feels. The summer-is-coming energy has permeated the classrooms and even the teachers are counting down the days until the last day of school. This week is Teacher Appreciation Week around the nation, and the timing couldn't be better. It may be just the little pick-me-up the teachers need to get through the end of the school year. As with any teacher gifts, it is easy to get caught up in the crafty competition between parents; don't let this be you! Sure, Pinterest.com is great for fabulous gift ideas, but it's not intended to make you feel inadequate or overwhelmed by all the creativity. Here are a few Pinterest teacher gift ideas that …

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Students Learn Field Science at Prince William Forest Park

The overnight program in Triangle, VA taught students from two schools hands-on environmental lessons.

From NatureBridge:  NatureBridge, the largest residential environmental science education partner of the National Park Service, brought a program model to the East Coast in Prince William Forest Park, located in Triangle, VA. In collaboration with Prince William County Public Schools and the National Park Service—and funded by Google—NatureBridge demonstrated the power of outdoor, place-based learning to students and teachers and will work to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. "NatureBridge strives to bring the wonder and science of nature to students in national parks across the country," said Susan Smartt, president and CEO, NatureBridge in a press release. "Prince William Forest Park was built 75 years ago on the …

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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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Gay-Straight Alliance Prom Planned for Saturday in Manassas

The prom is open to lesbian, gay, straight, transgender and bisexual high school students in Northern Virginia. Students must have permission from their parents to attend.

The Bull Run Unitarian Universalists Church in Manassas is gearing up for an event this weekend that organizers say allows gay, straight and transgender teenagers to express themselves freely without fear of ridicule. The church, in partnership with the Gay-Straight Alliance of Prince William County, will host the fourth annual inclusive prom on Saturday from 6 to 11:30 p.m. at the church. Organizers are expecting around 100 teens to attend the prom this year, said Gail Dickert, one of the founding organizers of the event. The first year, the prom was very small, but attendance more than doubled the second year, she said. Not as many youth attended the third year, but Dickert said they are expecting a bigger crowd on Saturday because local…

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Gar-Field Basketball Star Poised for Greatness

Senior Marcus Knight reflects on basketball success at the district, regional and state levels.

Marcus Knight has been playing basketball since he was 9 years old and has no memory of ever wanting to do anything else. Although he studies the moves of great players like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, his childhood idol was his father, with whom he practiced almost daily. The walls of his room are lined with poster-sized photographs, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia highlighting his four years at Gar-Field High School. Get daily and breaking news email updates from Woodbridge Patch by signing up for newsletters here. Marcus Knight's name will be inked into the history books as one of Gar-Field's great players, and by that he is humbled. “The team we had was like a family before we even started,” said Knight. “I wish I could do it …

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