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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve Walts shares second quarter update
09/25/2020
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Congratulations to these PWCS students for being named 2021 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
09/23/2020
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PWCS student wins aeronautics design competition
09/21/2020
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PWCS serves more than 320,000 free meals during first week of school
09/16/2020
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September 16 School Board Meeting Talking Points
09/16/2020
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School Division named a top employer in Virginia on Forbes’ 2020 list of Best Employers
09/15/2020
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PWCS retains title as top heart hero in Virginia
09/15/2020
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Curbside Pickup for Weekly Grocery Kits
09/04/2020
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Preparing for a Positively PWCS School Year
Return to Learn Plan for 2020-21 School Year and FAQ (updated frequently)
09/03/2020
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Support for Students is Available
03/16/2020
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Parents: Will your student take driver education this school year?
09/23/2020
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Entrance of Bennett ES. Photos of each of the four teachers today and when they were younger.
Former students return to Bennett Elementary School as teachers
09/23/2020
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Parents and Teachers: October 1 webinar shows how to navigate national design challenge for students
09/23/2020
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Mary Williams Elementary School’s Freda McKindra wears two hats to educate children
09/22/2020
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September 16, 2020 School Board Meeting Summary
09/22/2020
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Proposed textbooks for English Language Arts available for view and comment until December 18
09/22/2020
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Applying to college? Plan to attend one of these October financial aid nights
09/22/2020
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Thanks to a SPARK innovative grant, Kari Cassedy’s new therapeutic spaces at Marshall and Minnieville Elementary Schools can help students focus and learn 
09/18/2020
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Reminder: Complete your 2020 Census form online, by phone, or mail: Every person counts
09/18/2020
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Staff places American flags along Spriggs Road as a 9/11 remembrance
09/15/2020
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Adult education classes can help you prepare to take the citizenship test
09/15/2020
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Adults: Learn English, get your GED®, become Career Ready
09/15/2020
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Leesylvania and Swans Creek Elementary Schools chosen to pilot computer-science education program for students, schools
09/14/2020
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Give your suggestion on naming “Potomac Shores” Middle School at an upcoming virtual community meeting
09/14/2020
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Learn more about the National External Diploma Program at one of the information sessions
09/14/2020
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Presentation of the Proposed Plan Associated with Environmental Studies and Findings of CERCLA for the FUDS Program at the Former Manassas Air Force Communications Facility Independent Hill (Manassas), Virginia
09/14/2020
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Board of County Supervisors approves allocation of CARES Act funding to PWCS
09/09/2020
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Internal Audit Committee Meeting
School Board's Internal Audit Committee to meet on September 16, 2020
09/09/2020
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Jonathan Bukva, Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle School athletic director, first in PWCS to achieve Certified Master Athletic Administrator and named middle school committee chair for state athletics association
09/09/2020
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Chevelli Smith, assistant principal at Gar-Field High School, and Susan Gonzalez, Family and Consumer Science teacher at Forest Park High School
Two PWCS staff members honored by the Virginia Association for Teachers of Family and Consumer Science
09/09/2020
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T. Clay Wood ES staff greets Kindergartners with popsicles, books and supply kits
T. Clay Wood Elementary School hosts “Booksicles” welcome event for kindergarteners
09/09/2020
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September 2, 2020 School Board Meeting Summary 
09/08/2020
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PWCS students design wearable tech at virtual camp
09/03/2020
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Woodbridge High School graduate named first female infantry company commander for Virginia Army National Guard
09/03/2020
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PWCS appoints Donna Eagle as Associate Superintendent for Human Resources
09/03/2020
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Prince William County School Board appointed B Lukstat Simpson as clerk to the Board
09/03/2020
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Staffing Update – September 2, 2020
09/02/2020
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Dr. Walts
September 2 School Board Meeting Talking Points
09/02/2020
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Thanks for the cookies, the laughter, and especially the leadership - Amy White, associate superintendent for human resources, retires
09/01/2020
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Need technology help? Check out these answers to frequently asked questions
09/01/2020
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Back to School Message from Dr. Walts
08/31/2020
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School Board Meeting
Prince William School Board to meet September 2
08/28/2020
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Prince William County Human Rights Student Leadership Council Wins Virginia Association of Counties’ Best Achievement Award
08/26/2020
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Growing Our Own in PWCS
PWCS graduates earn Future Educators Scholar Award
08/26/2020
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Three additional virtual Canvas information sessions scheduled for parents
08/26/2020
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From 63,000 students, the unique artwork of Osbourn Park High School graduate Manuel Guerrero Zdeinert is presented as exemplar and chosen for exhibit
08/25/2020
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PWCS is hosting an African American History Education virtual town hall
PWCS to host a virtual town hall on African American History Education on August 27
08/21/2020
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Prince William County School Board to meet August 26 to discuss Return to Learn, Return to Work, Health plans
08/20/2020
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Prince William Health District offering the Tdap vaccine on August 24
08/20/2020
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Battlefield High School’s George Bishop named the 2020 Virginia High School Technology Education Teacher of the Year
08/19/2020
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Gar-Field High School alumna’s nonprofit continues to flourish
08/19/2020
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CTE program partnership for work-based learning garners career opportunities for 11 PWCS graduates
08/19/2020
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Dr. Walts' update from the August 19 School Board Meeting
08/17/2020
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King Elementary virtual summer camp offers hands-on STEM lessons
08/14/2020
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PWCS names Laura Gazda principal of Ellis Elementary School
08/14/2020
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Staffing Update - August 14, 2020
08/14/2020
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Helena Spivak performs duet with Tech.Sgt. Mike Cemprola.
Benton Middle School student plays duet with United States Air Force Band
08/14/2020
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve Walts will retire at the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year
08/13/2020
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Prince William County School Board to hold special meeting on Aug. 19
08/13/2020
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SPARK and Old Hickory Golf Club host 27th Annual “Tee Off for Education” Golf Classic
08/12/2020
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Ibram Kendi, noted author, historian, and graduate of Unity Reed High School, receives Mellon Professorship in Humanities
08/12/2020
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Distance learning accelerates PWCS digital equity plan deployment
08/10/2020
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Parents are encouraged to proceed with well-child physicals and immunizations for school enrollment
08/07/2020
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School Board Events Calendar for August 2020
08/07/2020
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Shop tax free for back-to-school needs August 7-9
08/06/2020
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Talented Unity Reed High School Art Teacher Taylor McManus’ Artwork featured in “Newsweek” magazine
08/04/2020
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PWCS names Chris Beemer principal of Reagan Middle School
08/04/2020
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PWCS applauds retirees for their years of service
08/04/2020
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Requirement of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine for rising seventh-grade students
08/03/2020
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HPV vaccine optional for students before entering sixth grade
08/03/2020
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Prince William County Board of Supervisors recognizes organization for mental health efforts in the community
07/30/2020
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Staffing Update - July 29, 2020
07/29/2020
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Featherstone Elementary School community raises money to help families
07/29/2020
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School Board to meet for Professional Development Retreat
07/24/2020
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School Board to hold Closed Session meeting for Superintendent’s Evaluation
07/21/2020
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School Board to Hold Interviews for Clerk of the School Board
07/20/2020
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Video contest gives seniors the chance to share their thoughts, views, feelings
07/14/2020
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Unity Reed High School graduate chosen as Virginia Department of Education Career and Technical Education Career Success Star
07/13/2020
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Return to Learn form available in ParentVUE through July 31, 2020
07/12/2020
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2020 High School Valedictorians and Salutatorians
07/08/2020
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Prince William County School Board to meet on July 15 to approve plans for reopening of schools
07/08/2020
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PWCS and SPARK recognize the 2020 Business Partnerships of the Year
07/07/2020
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Prince William County School Board to hold Special Closed Session Meeting on July 22
07/07/2020
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Family of King Elementary School student creates a 5K for the young runner
07/06/2020
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Montclair Elementary teacher’s virtual classroom made distance learning fun
07/04/2020
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Staffing Update - July 6, 2020
07/02/2020
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Settle the Debt pays off additional lunch debt for PWCS families
07/01/2020
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Prince William County School Board to meet July 7 to hear citizen comment on school reopening
07/01/2020
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Mentors and Leads recognized for excellence
07/01/2020
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Fred Lynn Middle School receives Exemplar Award from the Virginia Board of Education
07/01/2020
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Summer Governor’s Schools offer intensive educational experiences for high school students
06/30/2020
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PWCS Update on 20-21 school year
PWCS continues to work on a return to new learning plan for the 2020-21 school year
06/29/2020
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