WJCC Public Schools

NEWS: Local School Procurement Focused on System Upgrades

WJCC seeks better classroom feedback; geothermal system for a York County school + more …

Apr 23 •

George Arbogust

NEWS: James City County Navigates 'Secondary' Road Needs

Plus, new County stormwater codes to protect sensitive land, WJCC school system considers solar power

Apr 12 •

George Arbogust

COMMENTARY: Elephant in The Classroom

Funding formula change might be sticking point for new WJCC joint operating contract

Mar 31 •

George Arbogust

COMMENTARY: School Split Saga Stretches Nearly Two Years

WJCC joint school contract remains unresolved

Mar 12 •

George Arbogust

GUEST COMMENTARY: Renaming James Blair Middle School

On Tuesday, the WJCC School Board will discuss renaming the Williamsburg school

Feb 17

COMMENTARY: Costs to Address Williamsburg Student Achievement Gaps Come into Focus

School budget battle brews as potential WJCC shortfall pits County vs. City, new hiring vs. employee raises and health care costs

Feb 5 •

George Arbogust

NEWS: Triangle Roundup (1-27-25)

Williamsburg ARB mobile platform, Last Word Comedy Festival, JCC Winter/Spring Activity Brochure, JCC skate park, York domestic chicken keeping & more!

Jan 27 •

George Arbogust

COMMENTARY: City Council's Silence on School Contract Speaks Volumes

Williamsburg leadership has met in closed session 7 times since mid-2024 to discuss the joint school system contract, with few public updates in between

Jan 25 •

George Arbogust

NEWS: Triangle Roundup (1-9-25)

Williamsburg rental market trends, Yorktown housing prices, Dr. Sabato coming to town, sports complex signs tournament deal, Business & Brews, WJCC…

Jan 9 •

George Arbogust

COMMENTARY: Our Magic Crystal Ball’s 5 Most Unreliable Local Predictions for 2025

Williamsburg suffers in school negotiations, CW craves high density development, “Sports Town” woes grow, more W&M dorms planned, local news…

Dec 31, 2024 •

George Arbogust

NEWS: $89M Needed for School Capital Improvement over 5 Years, $200M over Decade, per WJCC Superintendent

$10M funding gap for approved projects remains; Build cost for PreK centers rises

Dec 30, 2024 •

George Arbogust

Subscriber’s Digest (12-24-24)

School enrollment increases and academic achievement gaps; sports tourism and other economic development wishes; a year-in-review rant

Dec 24, 2024 •

George Arbogust

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