Stafford Schools Military Families

12/01/2025

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We are looking for new members to the Military Families Committee. We are in need in our Falmouth District, 2 spots in Widewayer, and 1 spot in Rockhill. We encourage you to serve and be part of this committee!

11/11/2025

First Spirit Night for Margaret Brent Elementary School (MBES) Military Kids Club (MKC) to help fund great activities, materials and events.

Community partners stopped by throughout the evening to support this great event.

Military Family Advisory Committee Vice Chair Carrie Weir and member Isabel Wyman attended as part of the MBES MKC team with a special visit from incoming Hartwood District School Board Member Shannon Fingerholz.

11/04/2025

We are excited to announce a fundraising opportunity for our MBES Military Kids Club! On Monday November 10th, when you dine at the Chipotle on 610 from 4-8PM, 25% of the proceeds will go to our club. We will use these funds to purchase materials for our meetings, to help with the cost of events for our military families, and purchase end of the year gifts for our MKC students.

Don't worry about cooking for the night and help support your own MKC students! See the attached flyer for details. Remember, you must show the flyer or use the code NFNDDFZ if ordering online. Thank you so much!

10/29/2025

Enjoy a spooktacular event in our community.

If your kids are seeking community service hours, the American Legion Post 290 Stafford Virginia can use their support for this event.

https://www.staffordpost290.org/

10/16/2025

Student Scholarship Opportunities. Submissions due soon.

THE DEADLINE IS APPROACHING.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States has announced the details of its 2025-2026 Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen audio essay competitions!

This year’s shared theme is “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”

Entries are DUE to VFW Posts NO LATER THAN October 31, 2025. The VFW Voice of Democracy National first-place winner will receive a $35,000 scholarship; this contest is for students in grades 9-12. The VFW Patriot’s Pen National first-place winner will receive $5,000; this contest is for students in grades 6-8.

Learn more at https://vfw3103.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=101171 and share with the middle and high schoolers in your area today!

For the Fredericksburg, VA area, your local Post is:

VFW Post 3103
2701 Princess Anne St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401-3234

10/06/2025

Spooky things are happening! Take a look!

09/08/2025

Scholarship opportunities!!! Take a look at what the VFW is offering. Information below, apply online!

09/08/2025

Take a look at some awesome opportunities to connect with our military families and events coming up!

09/08/2025

08/12/2025

What an amazing opportunity to learn about our nation's history!

We have many Military Families in Stafford County that attend Purple Star Designated schools.

SCPS 6th graders will be learning about History from 1865 to present - this is a great time to learn in-person and ask questions!

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Victory & Valor: WWII 80th Anniversary Open House

Save the date for the Victory & Valor: WWII 80th Anniversary Open House on Saturday, August 16, 2025!

Held at Fredericksburg’s first USO building in conjunction with Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation and various local organizations, this free event will entertain, educate, and engage the whole family in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of V-J Day. Participate in HFFI’s on-site blood drive and donate in honor of your favorite WWII veteran or Homefront hero!

Saturday’s Open House will kick off with live music from Fredericksburg Christian School’s Enduring Freedom Honor Team followed by an authentic USO radio show in the old USO auditorium. A pop-up museum will share local WWII history, artifacts, and tasty wartime treats with attendees, while victory garden demonstrations, military vehicles, and family-friendly activities are sure to provide a blast from the past. Local representatives from the VFW, American Legion, National Guard, USO, and non-profit organizations like Leashes of Valor will connect guests with the area’s active military community as we honor all those in service to America’s past, present, and future.

Date: August 16, 2025

Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Interested in sponsoring this special event? A range of opportunities to sponsor the weekend’s Victory & Valor events are available, starting at just $100. Contact Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. to learn how you or your business can help enliven local WWII history, enrich this memorable 80th anniversary, and support our work to protect, preserve, and revitalize cultural historic assets in the Fredericksburg area.

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05/09/2025

Here are some resources for our families to use! If you have any questions regarding these resources please feel free to reach out!

01/17/2025

ALA Unit 290 Acrylic Painting Class
Saturday, Jan 18, 11am - 3pm
Main Post
Registration required: [email protected]