A baseline of academic performance, attendance, enrollment and funding as the 2026–27 school year begins Using the latest official information from the Virginia Department of Education and Manassas City Public Schools, the Manassas Journal has created a baseline for following the school division. The figures cover academic performance, attendance, enrollment and funding. The Journal…
City of Manassas School Board Leaves AI Language Out of Student Code of Conduct 2 Min Brief Why it matters Artificial intelligence tools are becoming increasingly common in classrooms and student assignments, raising questions about when their use supports learning and when it crosses the line into plagiarism or cheating. The Manassas City School Board…
2 Min Brief Topic: Osbourn High School Baseball Recognition: 2025–26 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award By the numbers: Teams must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA during the academic year to qualify. Why it matters: Osbourn’s baseball players are earning recognition not only for their performance on the field, but also for their work…
2 Min Brief Topic: First Friday in Historic Downtown Manassas What happened: Thousands of residents and visitors filled downtown Friday for the Aug. 7 “Dog Days of Summer” First Friday, with live music, family activities, local businesses and dogs throughout Old Town. Why it matters: First Friday has become one of downtown Manassas’ most visible…
Judicial Center expansion puts a 117-year-old Manassas landmark at risk 2-Minute Brief Topic: Old Bennett School and the Prince William Judicial Center expansion Decision: The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted 7-1 on July 21 to authorize additional design work for the Judicial Center expansion. The County’s current plan calls for Old Bennett School…
2-Minute Brief Why it matters Virginia approved several housing changes in 2026 that will affect what can be built in Manassas and how much authority the City has over certain housing projects. Three separate policies are involved: ADU – Accessory Dwelling Unit A second dwelling on the same residential lot as a primary home,…