🌱 Winchester Public Schools Asks For $35.4 Million + Egg Splash!

Good morning, friends. I'm here with your weekend edition of the Winchester Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in our community.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Cloudy with showers around. High: 59 Low: 34.
• Saturday: Partly sunny; breezy, cooler. High: 48 Low: 26.

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Here are the top three stories in Winchester today:

1. On the night of Mar. 14, Winchester Public Schools Superintendent Jason Van Heukelum asked the City Council for $35.4 million for fiscal year 2024, the largest request he has made so far. If the council agrees, it would be a $3.2 million increase from the current fiscal year funding of $32 million. The City Council will decide whether or not to give the schools all of the money Heukelum requested when it creates the city's overall operating budget for FY24. (Subscription: Winchester Star)
2. Winchester Parks and Recreation's Egg Splash is Apr. 1! Kids will have fun collecting Easter Eggs in the indoor pool and winning prizes. Registration is by age group and children must be registered by Wednesday, Mar. 22; day-of registrations will not be accepted. Learn more and register here. (Winchester VA Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
3. Don't miss the Harlem Globetrotters at the Shenandoah University Wilkins Athletics and Events Center in Winchester on Mar. 23! Starting at 7:00 p.m., help fight hunger by bringing
   donations for Bright Futures-Frederick/Winchester. Click here for details and to buy tickets. (Winchester Public Schools via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Winchester:

Friday, March 17

• St. Patricks Day MusicFest: Featuring ALTAN At The Monument (4:00 PM)
• Sideways Band At Winchester Moose Family Center (7:00 PM)

Saturday, March 18

• St. Paddy's Spaghetti Dinner & Karaoke At Grace Downtown of Winchester (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Saturday, Mar. 18, Josephine's Kitchen will be at the Winchester Farmer's Market! Celebrate a late St. Paddy's Day with some popular Irish treats including Irish Apple Cake, Soda Bread and Irish Potato Candy. (Winchester Farmer's Market via Facebook)
• Congratulations to rural carrier Kelly Magalis of Winchester! She recently received Million Mile Awards for safe driving from the National Safety Council (NRLCA via Twitter)
• Exploring new home listings in Winchester online can be fun, but it's even more fun seeing it in person! Check out upcoming open houses in the Winchester area, including a large five-bedroom on Sunday. Mar. 19. (Winchester Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you back in your inbox soon with a new update.

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!