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Independence Nontraditional School staff hand-deliver laptops to students

07/28/2020

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photo of Reagan Middle School 7th grader Annabelle Kier with Principal Joe Murgo and her published article

National magazine publishes article on going to middle school by Reagan Middle School student Annabelle Kier

02/13/2020

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Kaylie Farfan and Michael Plaugher in "Mockingbird"

Student-run “Through the Eyes” Winter One-Act Festival at Woodbridge High School showcases student theatrical talents

02/11/2020

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(left to right are Muhammad Saifullah Usufzai, Braedon Strahley, Aniyah Rush, and Ava Green), dressed up for their competition, elementary students from Haymarket ES debate team standing shoulder to shoulder and smiling

First elementary debate team reflects well on Haymarket ES, prepares for April

01/31/2020

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Who did it? Students investigate Gingerbread Man Crime Scene at Marumsco Hills Elementary School

01/23/2020

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Woodbridge High School student nominated as a Presidential Scholar for Career and Technical Education

01/22/2020

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Kilby Elementary School graduates its first group of Djembe drummers

01/21/2020

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Fourth-grade students at Rockledge ES participating in a Skype a Scientist Session

The Skype a Scientist program has made learning fun for fourth-graders at Rockledge Elementary School

01/06/2020

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Lifting up by reaching down: fifth graders learn from Colgan High School students

12/20/2019

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Shaking marshmallow and toothpick structures strengthens learning

12/13/2019

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Dr. Romano works with students in lab setting

Dr. Elizabeth Romano is top science educator

12/04/2019

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Smiling face of Cindy Ardecki, teacher at Gar-Field High School, in a hallway with students in the background

Every year, Cindy Ardecki chooses a new journey to challenge herself and her students

12/04/2019

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Adding another tool in the toolbox to help students learn Math

11/20/2019

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Students from Osbourn Park High School are learning as much as they can about career options

11/19/2019

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Natalia Ayala-Torres a senior at WSHS, Katie Fielding the ITC at WSHS, and another student who participated in the congressional hearing in the room where the hearing occurred.

Natalia Ayala-Torres speaks at congressional hearing on technology in schools

11/15/2019

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Loaning iPads, building trust

11/13/2019

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LoriAnn Pawlik awarded with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

11/06/2019

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A smiling Sarah Plumitallo, Kilby teacher, stands with arms out at the NASA Wallops Center

Kilby’s Tiger21 center chosen as NASA Engineering Design Challenge site to solve space mission problems

11/05/2019

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Language Teacher David Eifert values mentors who foster and empower future leaders

11/01/2019

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Ten schools receive Purple Star designation in 2019

10/24/2019

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Captain Barrington Irving visits and speaks at event at Kilby Elementary School

Kilby Elementary School gets a visit from Captain Irving, creator of the Flying Classroom

10/23/2019

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Social Studies Teacher Erin Merrill named Virginia Middle School Association Teacher of the Year

10/14/2019

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Students in the Belmont ES using the catapult they built

New STEM program catapults fun and learning

10/07/2019

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Students from the Juvenile Detention Center complete “Bake for Good” service project

09/25/2019

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National Board Certified Teacher Jayne Sherman models learning every day for her first graders

09/24/2019

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Edible fractions produce fun learning

09/12/2019

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Marsteller MS students’ projects are put to the test and launched into space

09/05/2019

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Kilby Elementary School students enjoying hands-on learning activities this summer at camp

Hands-on, project focused learning makes this a summer to remember for Kilby ES Tiger camp participants

09/05/2019

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Eunice Lee and Radia Ihaddadene

Montclair Elementary School and Stonewall Jackson High School teachers honored as outstanding new teachers

08/29/2019

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Emma Schlauder sitting in her Boston U graduation robes. Text: PWCS Alumna receives Fulbright Scholarship for archaeology

Digging into the past unearths a Fulbright Scholarship Award

08/28/2019

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Image: Melissa Bankert smiling face in front of the Potomac high School black panther mural

Melissa Bankert earns certified athletic administrator designation

08/01/2019

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Patriot High School student Zoree Jones

Patriot HS student Zoree Jones takes first place in national FBLA competition

07/12/2019

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Bristow Run Elementary School students awarded in Bus Safety Poster Contest

06/25/2019

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Parkside Middle School Chess Club students playing chess and others watching

Undefeated Parkside MS Chess Club took first place in end-of-season tournament

06/19/2019

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Collage of 2019 Cosmetology Graduates

Record number of Woodbridge and Stonewall Jackson High School cosmetology students earn licenses

06/14/2019

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West Gate Elementary School Parent Liaison Adriana Hill

West Gate Elementary School’s Adriana Hill received the 2019 Allies in Prevention Award

06/13/2019

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Desmen Boykin from Graham Park Middle School holds up his Science Symposium Awards

Middle and high school students selected to compete at state science symposium

06/07/2019

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Two student scientists, Shan Lateer (l) and Delaney Walts (r)

Young scientists, Shan Lateef and Delaney Walts, have had their scientific manuscript published in peer-reviewed journal

06/06/2019

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Students at the communication station at Antietam ES

Antietam Elementary School holds “Together We Are Better” event

05/31/2019

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The Origin Project

Woodbridge and Stonewall Jackson High School students dig deep to write their stories

05/24/2019

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Seniors at Signing Day 2019 in the Kelly Leadership Center

Seniors participate in first PWCS Career and Technical Education Signing Day

05/23/2019

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PWCS program earns 2019 National Criminal Justice Association Outstanding Criminal Justice Program Award

05/21/2019

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Outstanding teachers recognized at Mentor Program and CARE Awards

Outstanding teachers recognized at Mentor Program and CARE Awards

05/20/2019

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Two Freedom HS teachers awarded AP Summer Institute scholarships

Two Freedom High School AP teachers awarded 2019 AP Summer Institutes scholarships

05/20/2019

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Parkside middle school physical education group with PE supplies

For middle school girls, joining dance instruction to P.E. yields great strides

05/17/2019

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Benton Middle School students to present scientific research at symposium

05/15/2019

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Winning student playwrights and the actors at the Kennedy Center after the show performances.

Student-written one-acts selected as winners of the 2019 VSA Playwright Discovery Program at the Kennedy Center

05/09/2019

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Benton MS student Alyssa Kiffer

Seventh grader Alyssa Kiffer's documentary on desegregation and racial prejudice captures first place at state History Day competition

05/03/2019

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Bull Run MS is “cooking up” engaging lessons that teach 21st century skills

04/29/2019

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David Armstrong with sons Zeke and Nate in clothing that celebrates their Eastern Cherokee heritage

One School, Many Nations - Nokesville Celebrates Cultural Diversity

04/26/2019

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Forest Park Band wins gold at New York Heritage Festival, Band directors holding up the trophy for the gold award.

Forest Park Bruins bring home gold award from New York Heritage Festival

04/17/2019

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ANES students at AstroCamp

Going to AstroCamp is out of this world!

04/17/2019

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WSHS Coaches G. Washington and T. Dudley

The end of an era leads to the beginning of a new one at Woodbridge High School

04/17/2019

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PWCS is a Virginia Breakfast Challenge Gold Winner

Prince William County Schools is a Breakfast Challenge Gold Winner!

04/11/2019

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College of images from visit to VA Tech. Introducing students to future college options.

Occoquan Elementary and Fred Lynn Middle Schools prove it is never too early to start looking at colleges

04/09/2019

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Regional Geography Bee Winners

Interest in the world around them motivates students to compete in Regional Geographic Bee

04/05/2019

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Members of Team Shine Together and Purple Reign Dance Team at Battlefield High School

Inclusive dance team at Battlefield HS wins Humanitarian Award

04/02/2019

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Girls who empower club members holding their "I AM" mirrors

Providing girls with the tools to become leaders of the future

03/29/2019

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Grief dog in training and The Nokesville School third graders achieve together

03/27/2019

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PWCS 2018 graduates are among nation’s highest in earning qualifying scores on advanced exams

03/25/2019

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A group of students standing in front of 150 coats collected during a service project

Acting locally brings greater meaning to student service project at Pennington

03/19/2019

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Westridge ES students at African-American history celebration

Westridge Elementary School celebrates African-American history

03/07/2019

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Springwoods Elementary designated Virginia’s first World Kindness School banner

Springwoods Elementary designated Virginia’s first World Kindness School

02/27/2019

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Members of Rippon MS’s History and Geography Bee Club at regional competition

Members of Rippon MS’s History and Geography Bee Club score big at regional competition

02/27/2019

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Sydney Jordan -Princeton University student wins top honors

Sydney Jordan wins 2019 Moses Taylor Pyne Honor Prize

02/19/2019

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Flight Academy designees, left to right -Col Vasenko, SMSgt Shuler, AS3 Hannah Morehead, AS3 Julian Kim, AS3 Reese Goetz (2018 FA grad), AS4 Conor McHugh, AS2 Ellie Knudson, AS3 Ashton Neff, Mr. Hintosh, and Hylton cadet, Jennifer Molina

Battlefield and Hylton High School Air Force JROTC cadets receive the 2019 Flight Academy scholarship from the US Air Force

02/15/2019

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Students in a group session at the Student Leadership Summit

“Passing It On” at the Third Annual Student Leadership Summit

02/15/2019

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Golden Ticket Student and Principal of Ellis high-fives student

Ellis Elementary believes in the power of the positive message

02/12/2019

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Ashland Designated a Purple Star School

Ashland Elementary School is the third PWCS school to be named a Purple Star School

02/08/2019

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Energy Management Team Positively PWCS

PWCS Energy Team educating our students and community

02/06/2019

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Group photo of Freedom HS Seniors who participated in the Senior2Senior program

High school seniors brighten the day for senior citizens

02/04/2019

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2019 PWCS Principal of the Year Hamish Brewer and Teacher of the Year Gail Drake

Prince William County Public Schools name teacher, principal of the year

02/01/2019

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Students watch demonstration at the Culinary Institute of Virginia

Jobs for Virginia Graduates grant helps SJHS students overcome barriers to graduation and employment

01/23/2019

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Katherine Fielding Google Innovator

Katherine Fielding chosen to participate in world-wide Google for Education Certified Innovator program

01/15/2019

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Made in Virginia Award Presentation at WSHS

Woodbridge High School graduate George Preston selected to receive the Virginia Lottery’s “Made in Virginia” Award

01/09/2019

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Osbourn Park students who were named state finalists for STEM contest

Osbourn Park students’ community improvement project earns state finalist award

01/09/2019

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Minnieville ES Family Engagement Team

Minnieville Elementary School, Graham Park Middle School earn Human Rights Award

01/07/2019

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Stonewall Jackson High School students donate 200 stuffed animals to local hospitals

12/20/2018

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Danny and family with Fred Lynn staff at School Board Meeting

Fred Lynn MS student steps his way to a personal goal, teachers and staff step up to help him

11/29/2018

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FPHS student project fosters leadership and commitment to serve others

11/27/2018

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Kimberly Carter recognized for her work with the AP Comparative Government and Politics course

11/16/2018

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Parkside teachers who will be serving as bus drivers

Teachers take to the driver's seat to help with transportation challenges

11/14/2018

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Hylton auto tech team fuels up for National Championships

11/14/2018

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Focus on access, equality, and inclusion is life-changing for deaf and hard of hearing

10/23/2018

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Sabrena Baig and Madison Kinney

Woodbridge High School girls tackle the football field

10/19/2018

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National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist Alan Menchaca

Gar-Field High School senior Alan Menchaca achieves with a balance of academics and fun

10/17/2018

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Haymarket student reporters broadcast travel news show

Haymarket Elementary students enhancing skills through travel news show

10/15/2018

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Positively PWCS 100% of our schools are accredited!

PWCS hits 100 percent accreditation

09/27/2018

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Chris Yung students and staff on playground

Chris Yung Steam Engines are engines for peace

09/27/2018

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Rockledge students with principal, assistant principal and PTA president

Rockledge Elementary designated a National PTA School of Excellence

09/26/2018

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New program expands PWCS focus on suicide prevention education and other mental health concerns

09/25/2018

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Minnieville and Hylton teachers honored as outstanding new teachers

09/24/2018

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Valeria Lora VDOE Career Success Stars Winner

Success by CTE: SJHS cosmetology graduate receives VDOE recognition

09/20/2018

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Kilby Elementary School receives $200,000 per year grant

09/18/2018

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