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Back-to-School August 18 in Prince William | Lifeguard & Rescue Teams Partner for Drills | Stroke Recognition for Sentara Hospitals

Issue #25-226

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In this Go Prince William County, Va Issue…

We’ve past peak summer with just a smattering of Local Events. School is back on Monday! Were did the summer go?

Weather is looking pretty decent for the weekend and the venues are all hopping, so not time to put the nail in summer’s coffin just yet 😄 

— Bryan

Quick Bites

  • Prince William Students Head Back August 18 Amid Big Tech and Transit Changes

    Prince William County Schools are preparing for the new school year, starting Monday, August 18, with key updates in transportation, attendance, digital tools, and student guidance. A new bus routing system and real-time tracking app have been introduced, while class schedules and teacher assignments can now be accessed online. Students will also use a revamped portal for digital learning, and parents are reminded to review the updated attendance policies and Code of Behavior. (PW Living)

  • Prince William County Conducts Joint Safety Drills Between Lifeguards and Fire and Rescue

    Prince William County lifeguards and Fire & Rescue Station 518 joined forces for two training sessions focused on improving emergency response in aquatic settings. The sessions included simulated CPR drills, patient extractions, and care transfers. Crews collaborated on techniques and shared protocols, learning from one another to enhance overall preparedness. Roughly 25 lifeguards participated, and due to its success, more such trainings are planned. (PWC)

  • All Sentara Hospitals Honored for Top-Tier Stroke Care by American Heart Association

    All 12 Sentara hospitals have been recognized by the American Heart Association’s ‘Get With The Guidelines’ program for 2025. Eleven earned Gold Plus awards for providing consistent, research-backed stroke care over two consecutive years, while one achieved Bronze status. Sentara credits coordinated, system-wide emergency care and advanced data tools for their success in improving stroke response and outcomes across Virginia and northeast North Carolina. (Sentara)

Upcoming Local Events 

Weather

Friday

90 🌡️ 71 | 🌤️ | 9% |💨 ENE 5 mph

Saturday

88 🌡️ 69 | ⛅ | 24% |💨 SE 6 mph

Sunday

92 🌡️ 70 | 🌤️ | 14% |💨 SSW 5 mph

Nightlife, Libations & Live Music

08/15/25 - Friday

08/16/25 - Saturday

08/17/25 - Sunday

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