Historical sites as well as cultural and recreational opportunities abound for residents of Stafford County which is located only forty miles south of Washington, D.C. and fifty-five miles north of Richmond, VA. To our south are the popular vacation destinations of Virginia Beach and Colonial Williamsburg, and to the west lie the panoramic Blue Ridge Mountains.

Stafford's rich history of over 330 years is evident in places like Ferry Farm, George Washington's boyhood home, Chatham, an 18th century manor house, and Belmont, artist Gari Melcher's estate and gallery. Because of its close proximity to the richness of historical Virginia, the cultural attributes of Washington, D.C., and the recreational opportunities of the Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay, and the Blue Ridge Mountains, Stafford has become one of the fastest growing counties in the state. It is a family-oriented suburban community with plenty of rural countryside. The school enrollment is projected to exceed 26,661 in the 2009-2010 school year.

Although the school division has experienced rapid growth, the county has maintained its commitment to educational excellence. Support received from the Board of Supervisors and the community have enabled the school division to maintain, improve, and expand school facilities, transportation offerings, and instructional programs. Commitment to an excellent student-teacher ratio has enhanced quality instruction and attention for our children. Significant technology advances ensure students have the opportunity to learn practical work skills in modern facilities.