The Brief It’s back‑to‑school Tuesday for some Stafford County students on transition day. It’s back‑to‑school Tuesday in Stafford County, Virginia, but only for some students. What we know:The district is holding its annual transition day, giving Pre‑K, kindergarten, sixth‑grade and ninth‑grade students a chance to settle in before the full student body returns Wednesday. At the brand‑new Hartwood High School, hallways were quiet early Tuesday as staff prepared to welcome students for the first time. Hartwood High is one of three new schools opening in Stafford County this year, along with Falls Run and Crow’s Nest elementary schools.