Announcements

• School Board Members to Attend VSBA Legislative Conference on Jan. 30–31 January 27th, 2012

  January 27, 2012

• School Counselors: Helping Students Be Brilliant January 27th, 2012

  January 26, 2012

• Superintendent to Present Proposed FY 2013 Budget to the Public on February 6 January 27th, 2012

  January 27, 2012

• School Board Meetings for February January 27th, 2012

  January 27, 2012

• The Public Is Invited to Review and Comment on the Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted 2012-17 January 26th, 2012

  The draft Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted 2012-17 is ready for public comment. This plan includes the goals for educational services for gifted students. Community members are invited to review the draft plan and email their comments by February 8 to the Gifted Education Office. Go to the Gifted Education Web site to download the draft plan and send in your comments.

• 2012–13 Student Transfer Request Process Begins January 25th, 2012

  Parents of Prince William County Public Schools students are reminded that the transfer request process for the 2012–13 school year has begun. Requests for transfers must follow all guidelines as defined in Prince William County Public Schools Regulation 721-1, “School Attendance Areas.” View the transfer request information and regulations on the Student Services Web site. Parents may obtain a copy of the Student Transfer Request form online or at their child’s base school and are encouraged to submit requests as early as possible to allow adequate time for principals to process requests prior to the April 30, 2012 deadline.

• Transition Fair Helps Students with Disabilities Plan for Life after School January 25th, 2012

  January 25, 2012

• Singers Show their Skill at District Chorus on February 10–11 January 25th, 2012

  January 25, 2012

• Kindergarten Registration Dates Set January 25th, 2012

  January 25, 2012

• Have Your Say about Your Public School January 24th, 2012

  January 24, 2012

• Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Contest Winners January 24th, 2012

  January 24, 2011

• Parent Resource Center to Host Course for Parents of Children with Brain Disorders January 20th, 2012

  January 20, 2012

• Outside Groups Find a Home in PWCS January 19th, 2012

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• County Schools Named Schools of Excellence January 18th, 2012

  January 18, 2012

• Osbourn Park High School Alum Laura Lee Gulledge Nominated for National Graphic Novel Award January 19th, 2012

  January 19, 2012

• College Scholarship Applications and Links Available Online January 18th, 2012

  The PWCS scholarships Web page has listings and links to scholarships available in 2012. High school counselors can provide students with additional scholarship information and application forms. Also see more scholarship and college application information specific to your child on your school's Family Connection portal. Parents must obtain a password from their school counselor to logon to the Family Connection.

• New Parent Portal Feature -- If You Forgot Your Password January 18th, 2012

  The Parent Portal was improved to allow parents and students who cannot remember their password to click "Forgot your password?" to have it easily reset. The system will email parents/students a temporary password which can be used to access the system. If you forgot your password for your school Web site, go to the Parent Portal and follow the instructions above. The password for your school Web site is the same as the Parent Portal and must be changed within the Parent Portal. Information about additional changes and FAQs about the Parent Portal can be found on the PWCS Web site by selecting “Parents – Parent Portal FAQs” on the left side tab.

• Students’ Little Idea Wins Big in “Eureka! ePals-Smithsonian Invention Challenge” January 18th, 2012

  January 18, 2012

• Board Briefs for January 18 is now available January 19th, 2012

• Student Leadership Conference on March 13 Expected to Draw 1,000 High School Students January 18th, 2012

  January 18, 2012

• “Board Briefs” Featuring School Board Member Betty Covington Airs January 18 January 17th, 2012

  January 17, 2011

• Agenda Available for January 18 School Board Meeting January 12th, 2012

• Students to Participate in MLK Youth Oratorical Contest January 12th, 2012

  January 12, 2012

• Marching Bobcats win BCS National Title January 9th, 2012

  January 9, 2012

• Team Effort and Technology Keep Parents in Touch with Student Progress January 9th, 2012

  January 9, 2012

• High School Schedule Will Change during Administration of Semester Exams January 9th, 2012

  January 9, 2012

• Proposed School Budget and Capital Improvements Program to be Unveiled February 1 January 9th, 2012

  January 9, 2012

• Capital Improvement Planning Begins; Community Input Opportunities to Come January 5th, 2012

  January 5, 2012

• Governor and Board of Education Announce School Performance Awards January 5th, 2012

  January 5, 2012

• School Board Names Delegates to Professional Organizations and Committees January 5th, 2012

  January 5, 2012

• Lisa E. Bell Elected as Vice Chairman of School Board January 5th, 2012

  January 5, 2012

• Two Middle Schools Re-designated as Schools to Watch® January 3rd, 2012

  January 3, 2012

• Keep Up with News from PWCS Your Way December 30th, 2011

  December 30, 2011

• Need Help Securing College Funding? December 29th, 2011

  December 29, 2011

• January School Calendar December 28th, 2011

  December 28, 2011

• Student Art and Poetry Exhibit Open House Slated for Jan. 7 December 22nd, 2011

  December 22, 2011

• Middle School Information Session Schedule November 18th, 2011

• PWCS Virtual High School Spring Session Registration Begins January 4 December 22nd, 2011

• Traditional School Information Sessions Scheduled November 17th, 2011

  November 17, 2011

• 2012 Summer Program Dates Announced December 12th, 2011

  December 12, 2011

• Presentations Offered During the November Middle School Specialty Program Meetings Available November 30th, 2011

  The PowerPoint presentations in English and Spanish offered during the November 14 and 29 Middle School Specialty Program Information Meetings are now available. View more details on the Specialty Web site.

• Applications Process Opens December 1 for Practical Nursing Program November 10th, 2011

  November 10, 2011

• Weather-related School Closing Procedures Announced November 21st, 2011

  November 21, 2011

• Financial Aid Nights Scheduled November 4th, 2011

  November 4, 2011

• High School Specialty Program Application Now Available Online November 1st, 2011

  New this year for students applying to Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) high school specialty programs is an easy-to-use online application. Specialty programs offer a wide variety of additional course options and rigor embedded within the programs. Students residing in Prince William County on January 1 must submit the required application form by February 15 (with the exception of the Woodbridge High School Center for  Fine and Performing Arts) to be considered for admission to a specialty program. The deadline for application to Woodbridge High School's Center for Fine and Performing Arts is January 17, 2012 so that auditions can be held.

• Applications to Attend The Governor's School @ Innovation Park Now Available October 24th, 2011

  October 24, 2011

• Gifted Education Advisory Committee Sets Meetings October 7th, 2011

  October 7, 2011

• Virginia Association for Pupil Transportation Hosts Student Poster Contest September 14th, 2011

  September 14, 2011

• School Enrollment Is Ongoing; Make Sure Your Child Has the Physical Examination and Immunizations Needed August 16th, 2011

  August 16, 2011

• Driver Education Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting Schedule for 2011 – 2012 August 8th, 2011

  State law requires students to accompany their parent/guardian to the 90-minute driver safety class within the driver education curriculum. According to state data, teen drivers who have completed the PWCS driver education program have the lowest crash rate in Virginia. The Partners for Safe Teen Driving Program, which served as the model for the state, teaches parents about current state driving laws, discusses techniques for coaching teens, empowers the parent to assist their student in managing the high risk driving environment in our community, and offers other essential safety information. Parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to attend the program at the time their student is enrolled in the classroom driver education course. Doors will close at 7 p.m. No one will be admitted after the doors have been closed. View the schedule of meetings.

• School Bell Times for 2011-12 School Year Now Posted June 13th, 2011

  June 13, 2011

• Parents and Student Athletes Must Take Concussion Education Training Before Sports Tryouts June 13th, 2011