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MANASSAS, Va. (ABC7) — Prince William County Public Schools is set to host a virtual meeting to consider renaming Stonewall Middle and Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas. This comes a few weeks after Superintendent Steve Walts said he wanted the schools to be renamed.
WHAT
During the virtual meeting, community members will have the opportunity to share their input on renaming suggestions for each school. Anyone who wishes to speak will have to register in advance. Each registered speaker will have three minutes to share their suggestion(s) and justify their choice(s).
WHERE
If you would like to watch or speak during the meeting, follow the steps below:
- Register with GoToWebinar - After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
- Sign up to speak - Complete THIS FORM requesting to speak by 6 p.m. on Monday, June 22.
If you'd like to submit your input without speaking at the meeting, CLICK HERE. Those who wish to speak are encouraged to also fill out this form in case of technical difficulties.
Additionally, the meeting will be broadcast on Comcast Channel 18 or Verizon FIOS Channel 36. If you'd like to call in, use the info below:
+1 (213) 929-4212 Access code – 367-732-540.
WHEN
The virtual meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, June 22.
WHY
Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Steve Walts said in an open letter on June 5, that “We can no longer represent the Confederacy in our schools.” Stonewall Jackson earned his nickname at the 1861 Battle of Manassas. Walts’ letter came a day after Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said the state would remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond’s famed Monument Avenue.
