Frequent School Closures Under Microscope, April 2026
Between snowcrete, elections, and 3-hour early releases, some Mantua parents have felt that there hasn’t been a full week of school since Thanksgiving. The FCPS School Board has taken notice of those complaints. The current FCPS school calendar spans 44 weeks, of which only 25 are full weeks, before accounting for snap elections, late arrival/early […]
Fiscal Year 2026 MCA Budget Proposal
by Matt Mullin, President, president@mantua.org Holiday time means budget time for the MCA, and this year’s budget reflects our ongoing commitment to improving and beautifying our shared spaces. The MCA bylaws require that members vote on a proposed budget each year, and the MCA board has unanimously voted to propose the below budget to the […]