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Upcoming Events
2/7/2012
2/8/2012
- Virginia Beach BTG Event
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
2/16/2012
- Mary Williams BTG Event
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
2/23/2012
3/8/2012
 
Program Announcements
Triangle Elementary School BTG
On January 11, 2012, Triangle Elementary School hosted a successful Bridging the Gap.  Click here to see more photos of the event.
Luther Jackson Middle School BTG
On January 7th students and staff from Luther Jackson Middle School conducted a 2 hour training and computer donation to local families.
Kilby Elementary School BTG
On December 13th  23 adult parents graduated from their technology class offered at the school. As part of their graduation VA STAR donated a computer to each parent. You can check out the slideshow here.
Page County Middle School recieves $4000 VA Star Mini Grant
On December 6, principal Joanie Hovatter and her staff received a $4,000 VA STAR mini grant to implement the program. Mrs. Hovatter's middle school has entered a partnership with PWCS Battlefield High School to improve their building's technology and to assist their families with computers to improve their education. Click here for more photos.
Minnieville Fall 2011 BTG
On  wednesday November 16th  SWAT students from Forest Park traveled to Minnieville elementary school for their BTG computer give away. Click here for their slideshow.
King William BTG
King William County Public Schools held it's first BTG event November 17th. VA STAR students built 27 computers  for high school students in need of a computer. Click here to view the slideshow of the event.
U.S. Census Computer Pick-Up
UPS donates two 53-foot trucks for U.S. Census computer pick-up on October 27, 2011. Click here to view photos of the event.
VA STAR presents to Governor McDonnell
The VA STAR program presented progress on the Productivity Investment Fund grant to the Governors Council for Virginia's Future in Richmond on October 3rd, 2011.
Luther Jackson Middle School
Luther Jackson Middle School's principal, Louise Porter, receives a four thousand dollar mini grant by VA STAR on September 30, 2011. Click Here to view more photos.
VA STAR Presents at the Governor's Education Confernce
Prince William County Public Schools School Board member Don Richardson presents the STAR program in Richmond, VA.
Triplett Tech BTG
John Davis and his crew do an excellent job for their first Bridging the Gap.
Click here to view the slideshow of the event.
SWAT Video
iT student Vaughn Johnson creates a fun 1 minute SWAT video highlighting some of the tasks our students do for computer donations. See the SWAT team get to work here!
Manassas Park City Schools
Manassas Park City Schools held their second Bridging the Gap event on May 17, 2011 at Manassas Park Elementary School. Click here to view pictures of the event.
Herndon Middle School Receives Mini Grant
Herndon Middle School Receives a $1,000 grant.
Marumsco Hills Elementary BTG
 On April 13, 2011, Forest Park students gathered to donate computers to families in the Marumsco area. Click here to view photos of the event.
VA STAR at Potomac View Elementary School
On April 5, 2011, Forest Park High School students donated 30 computers to familes of Potomac View Elementary.
King William High School BTG Event
On March 25, 2011, Mr. Joe Harper shows how to use the VA STAR computer to a young student. Computers were donated to families around the King WIlliam County area. Click here to view photos of the event. 
VA STAR at Nottoway Middle & High School
Students from Nottoway Middle and High School, in Mr. Jason Buchanan's 21st Century after-school computer repair program, recently produced their first two refurbished computers. Click here to view more information about the program.
Osbourn Park High School
 Osbourn Park High School is using STAR computers and LCD monitors to save space and increase student to computer ratios. Click here to view more.
Westgate BTG Event
 On March 16, 2011, Forest Park students gathered to donate computers to families in the area. Click here to view photos from the event.
Shenandoah Valley Schools
Shenandoah Valley Public Schools receives a mini grant of $4,000 for their program. Click here for a slideshow of the event
Sinclair Elementary BTG Event
Forest Park students gathered to donate computers to families in the area. Click here to view photos and video clips from the event.
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