School nurses routinely test for sight, hearing and scoliosis. Speech therapy and psychological services are available for those who are eligible. The mission of Manassas City Public Schools, through the combined efforts of students, parents, community and staff, is to provide a quality education in a safe environment that will ensure that students attain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become lifelong learners and productive citizens. In order to realize this mission, all instructional disciplines work interdependently to promote students to become effective decision-makers, problem solvers, and critical thinkers. At the elementary level, a strong basic education in the core areas of English, mathematics, science, and social studies is emphasized.
Technology is incorporated in all areas of the curriculum.
With a foundation of early literacy in these core subjects, skills and knowledge for a technologically and socially advanced world of the future can be achieved. A summer school program for remediation is also offered each year. At the middle school a core team of teachers and exploratory elective courses highlights the middle school program. The core course offerings are English, mathematics, science and social studies. Foreign language is offered at the eighth-grade level, as is Algebra I. Other opportunities for students include art, band, chorus, orchestra, computer and technology education, physical education, and teen living.