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Weems Elementary attendance improves; council hears school and parks updates
Summary
Principal and school board members told council Weems Elementary cut chronic absenteeism from about 28% to 14%; council also received Parks, Culture & Recreation updates including Marcellus School acquisition, Dean Park ribbon cutting, and museum attendance gains.
Manassas City officials on Jan. 27 highlighted school attendance gains at Weems Elementary and described park and cultural investments that council members said will support student and community needs.
Sarah Brescia, a Manassas City School Board member, introduced Weems Principal Michelle Huffman, who told council chronic absenteeism at Weems fell from nearly 28% in 2021–22 to about 14% in the most recent School Quality Profile. Huffman credited staff, community partners and improved engagement for the gains and linked better attendance…
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