Tuesday Morning Rundown

Second graders at Lake Anne Elementary in butterfly release activity/Courtesy LAES

Ken Plum Fundraiser — Del. Ken Plum will host his State of the Commonwealth Breakfast June 22 at American Tap Room at Reston Town Center. The program is also a fundraiser for Plum’s re-election campaign. Tickets start at $35. [Act Blue]

Online High School — The Virginia Department of Education is launching a pilot program that will allow students to earn a high school diploma online. [WTOP]

Graduation Day — Herndon High’s graduation is Wednesday, 2 p.m. at GMU’s Patriot Center. South Lakes will hold graduation Thursday, 9:30 a.m. at Patriot Center. [FCPS]

County May Ban Dog Tethering — The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is considering making it illegal (misdemeanor) to tie up a dog outside for more than an hour. [Fairfax Times]

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Morning Notes

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