In 1981, Independence Elementary School was closed due to loss of enrollment and then re-opened in 1984 with one wing serving preschool and kindergarten.
[1][2] The superintendent of Manassas Park City Schools is Melissa Saunders.
Before being appointed Superintendent, Saunders worked in Manassas City Public Schools, where she has served as the director of student achievement from 2016 to 2021.
[7] Saunders is the first female superintendent in Manassas Park's history.
There are currently five seats of the Manassas Park City School Board.