Elizabeth Warner School Board Griffis-Widewater

04/28/2026

If you are concerned about the North Anna loop (the Kraken). Please attend.

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Hi Stafford, plan to attend!

Don’t forget to submit your questions to the email address below to ensure your thoughts/concerns are included in the town hall discussion.

Email: [email protected]

01/20/2026

Join us for the Budget Town Hall

Safe and enriching learning environments start with well-maintained facilities. Learn about the resources dedicated to our schools' infrastructure in the FY27 Budget. Attend the Town Hall: Feb 3, 6 PM. In-person or Live Stream!

12/31/2025

GRIFFIS-WIDEWATER has openings on the following citizen advisory committees:
School Health
Technology
Fine & Preforming Arts
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Capital Improvement
Citizen Budget
Gifted Education

Your voice matters!

Advisory Committees - Stafford County Public Schools

11/18/2025

It’s time to sign up. There are lots of way to help.

11/05/2025

A great way to help our community

Two weeks until our Turkey Drive! The countdown is on to help feed our neighbors. We're asking for donations of frozen turkeys to support the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank.

DROP-OFF DAY: Wednesday, November 19 TIME: Drop off before 9 a.m. LOCATIONS: MVHS, NSHS, SHS, or BPHS.

Please share this with friends and family to help us reach our goal! We appreciate your generosity.

11/05/2025

For the families being hurt by the shutdown, please be aware of the available resources.

Stafford Families: Resources Available for Furloughed Workers

We understand the uncertainty that comes with a federal furlough. Stafford Schools has compiled a comprehensive list of local resources to support affected federal employees and their families.

What you'll find on the resource page:

FOOD Assistance: Get help from local pantries like SERVE Food Pantry and use the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank's Pantry Locator Map. You can also dial 2-1-1 Virginia for community support services.

UTILITY Help: Information on financial support for residents facing electric disconnect notices through SERVE's Dominion EnergyShare program.

Benefits & Employment: Learn how to apply for benefits like SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid through the Stafford County Department of Social Services (DSS). Furloughed employees can also file for Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE) via the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC).

Mental Health: Crucial support is available through the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) and the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Find the complete list and helpful links here: www.staffordschools.net/foodresources

Please share this post to connect our neighbors with the support they need. We are stronger together!

10/15/2025

Support your local Elementary School!

Please join us in fundraising for our school. Have dinner at chick fil a tonight and mention Widewater or show this flyer and help us earn money to support our students and teachers.

10/02/2025

So proud of our principals. This is an honor for Mr Sidebotham.

Grafton Elementary School Principal Michael Sidebotham has been appointed by U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to the National Assessment Governing Board, the body that oversees the Nation’s Report Card.

The appointment places Sidebotham among a select group of leaders responsible for shaping how student achievement is measured across the country. Sidebotham brings a record of leadership, including being named a Virginia Principal of Distinction and Stafford County Principal of the Year.

Superintendent Dr. Daniel Smith called the appointment a “remarkable achievement” that reflects both Sidebotham’s impact and the caliber of leadership in Stafford schools. Dr. Smith says with this national role, Sidebotham’s voice will influence decisions that help define the future of American education.

Photo courtesy Stafford County Schools

08/19/2025

Transition day. One more thing we do to make the first day in a new school easier.

Stafford County is hosting Transition Day where kindergartners, six graders and ninth graders can get accustomed to their new school before the academic year starts.

08/01/2025

Sales tax exemptions in Virginia this weekend !

During the holiday, consumers can buy qualifying items in Virginia without paying the state’s 5.3% sales tax. The holiday begins Friday, Aug. 1, at 12:01 a.m. and ends Sunday, Aug. 3 at 11:59 p.m. It includes purchases made in-store, online or by mail or phone.