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PWCS student selected for national youth exchange scholarship to Germany

06/30/2020

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Prince William County School Board approves resolutions to rename Stonewall Middle School, Stonewall Jackson High School

06/29/2020

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Brentsville District High School horticulture students, teacher reap big rewards at annual plant sale

06/29/2020

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Colgan High School teacher receives science award

06/28/2020

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PWCS students share their stay-at-home learning experience

06/24/2020

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Director of Special Education Dr. Michelle Roper selected for the Mary Lou Wall Award of Excellence

06/23/2020

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Prince William County Special Education PTA recognizes outstanding student advocates

06/23/2020

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Pennington Traditional School’s Erin Merrill wins 2020 American Civic Education Teacher Award

06/23/2020

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High school students recognized by local magazine

06/23/2020

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Two PWCS schools received National PTA Phase-1 COVID-19 Relief Funding Grant Awards

06/23/2020

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School Board to hold second Community Input Meeting June 25 on renaming Stonewall Jackson HS and Stonewall MS

06/22/2020

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Lockheed Martin donates $10,000 for PWCS COVID-19 needs

06/22/2020

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VA STAR Program and Smart Kids VA supply students with devices for distance learning

06/22/2020

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Staffing Update – June 22, 2020

06/22/2020

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Virginia Board of Education recognizes schools in Prince William County for outstanding academic achievement, continuous improvement

06/20/2020

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Kevin Conroy named principal of Sudley Elementary School

06/18/2020

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Give your suggestion on renaming Stonewall Middle and Stonewall Jackson High at an upcoming virtual community meeting

06/17/2020

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School Board meets with Board of County Supervisors to discuss return to school

06/17/2020

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Freedom High School teacher uses musical talent to help families and community

06/17/2020

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Antietam Elementary School students talk with the International Space Station through a multipoint telebridge

06/17/2020

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A letter from 2016 PWCS graduates to the Class of 2020

06/17/2020

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Staffing Update – June 17, 2020

06/17/2020

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Prince William County School Board to hold meeting June 29 on renaming schools

06/17/2020

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SPARK awards more than 30 scholarships to 2020 seniors

06/16/2020

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Henderson Elementary staff keep College Awareness Week tradition by making connections through technology

06/16/2020

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Schools promoting positive climates in PWCS

06/16/2020

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Prince William County School Board recognizes June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month

06/15/2020

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Mike Nicely named as new principal of Stonewall Middle School

06/15/2020

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Prince William County School Board approves sustainability initiative

06/15/2020

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Joe Murgo named principal of “Potomac Shores” Middle School

06/15/2020

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School Board approves resolution condemning racism, Division shares resources for talking with children

06/15/2020

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School Board selects student representatives, alternate for 2020-21 school year

06/15/2020

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June 10 School Board Meeting Talking Points

06/10/2020

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Local heroes recognized for making a positive impact on their community

06/09/2020

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Ilene Hong National Merit Scholarship Winner

PWCS student wins 2020 college-sponsored National Merit Scholarship

06/09/2020

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National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) names Principal Robert Eichorn a Digital Principal of the Year

06/09/2020

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Career exploration continues for students at Tyler and Henderson Elementary Schools despite school closure

06/09/2020

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PWCS newest high school will be named Gainesville High School

06/09/2020

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School Board approves “Potomac Shores” Middle School boundary plan, modifies boundary for Chris Yung and Mullen Elementary Schools

06/09/2020

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Prince William County School Board Statement on the Death of George Floyd

06/05/2020

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National event provides an opportunity for McAuliffe Elementary School to continue a spring tradition

06/05/2020

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Dr. Walts' action plan to combat racism

06/05/2020

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A call for cardboard creations promotes learning at home as hundreds of K-5 students accept the STEAM challenge

06/03/2020

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PWCS continues to work on a return to new learning plan for the 2020-21 school year

06/03/2020

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Community partnership provided pizza dinners to middle school students and families

06/03/2020

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PWCS Employees Receive 2020 PTA Awards

06/02/2020

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Title 1 Summer Thrive Program may look different but has the same purpose

06/02/2020

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T. Clay Wood Elementary School teacher says the power of “yet” and a growth mindset lay a foundation of success for her students

06/01/2020

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Statement from Dr. Walts June 1, 2020

Statement from Dr. Walts on current events

06/01/2020

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Two creative disciplines combine to make beautiful art for Colgan High School students

05/29/2020

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Bull Run Middle School’s book tournament encourages reading, talking about books

05/28/2020

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Career and Technical Education students are recognized by the Bull Run Rotary Club

05/27/2020

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Will Calli awarded the U.S. Presidential Scholars Award for the Career and Technical Education Program

05/27/2020

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Noah Egan is a 2020 National Merit® Scholarship Program finalist

PWCS student wins 2020 National Merit® Scholarship Program award

05/27/2020

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VSCA officers-elect , Mason Simms, Andrew Healey, Allie Chotikul

Three PWCS students elected to the VSCA for the 2020-21 school year

05/26/2020

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PWCS students distribute refurbished computers to families to support distance learning

05/21/2020

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Letter from the Office of Special Education provides parents with updates, resources, and options for staying connected

05/21/2020

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Chris Yung, Mullen Elementary Schools will hold virtual community meeting regarding attendance area adjustment

05/21/2020

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Prince William County Public Schools shares plan for collection of materials in schools

05/21/2020

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May 20 School Board Meeting Talking Points

05/20/2020

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Prince William County School Board approves adjusted FY21 Operating Budget

05/20/2020

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PWCS named in 2020 Best Communities for Music Education Districts Award

05/20/2020

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Battlefield High School students awarded grants for conservation and environmental projects

05/19/2020

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Robots dance to the beat at Rippon Middle School

05/19/2020

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Marumsco Hills Elementary student investigation of inked ransom note reveals criminal

05/19/2020

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Staffing Update - May 19, 2020

05/19/2020

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Office of Student Learning seeks 2020 Language Arts Textbook Adoption Committee members

05/19/2020

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PWCS names principal of Osbourn Park High School

05/15/2020

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Suggested names for the "13th" High School

05/14/2020

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PWCS teachers use the 'Flat Stanley' project to connect with students

05/13/2020

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Students use creativity to say thanks and show kindness

05/13/2020

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Virginia to provide temporary food benefits for families of school-age children without access to free or reduced-price meals during school closures

05/13/2020

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Colgan teacher wins 2020 CMA Music Teachers of Excellence Award

05/12/2020

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Battlefield High School team awarded for its top investment portfolio in The Stock Market Game™

05/12/2020

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Woodbridge High School student advances as semi-finalist in Presidential Scholar for Career and Technical Education program

05/12/2020

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“Potomac Shores” Middle School holding second, and final, virtual community meeting

05/11/2020

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Prince William County Public Schools provides School Board with proposed budget adjustments to Adopted Fiscal Year 2021 budget

05/07/2020

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PWCS looking ahead to 2020-21 school year

05/07/2020

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May 6 School Board Meeting Talking Points

05/06/2020

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Five schools in PWCS receive national recognition through Project Lead the Way

05/06/2020

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Give your suggestion on naming the “13th” High School at an upcoming virtual community meeting

05/05/2020

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Calling all high school artists! Submit your entry into the Annual Congressional Art Contest

05/05/2020

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Montclair Elementary School teacher inspires students to learn sign language in weekly video series

05/05/2020

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Mountain View students participate in virtual Book Club

Virtual book club helps keep students engaged in reading at Mountain View Elementary School

05/05/2020

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Potomac High School Students Win Welding Competition

05/04/2020

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Coronavirus updates

PWCS Updates on COVID-19 Response

05/01/2020

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A team of Colgan High School students develop, defend their authentic construction proposal at national builder competition

04/30/2020

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Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William partners with Prince William Chamber bringing readers to early childhood education classrooms

04/30/2020

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Virtual event introduces students to STEAM career opportunities

04/29/2020

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“VA TV Classroom” is coming to PWCS-TV

04/29/2020

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PWCS students, teacher do their part in the battle against the COVID-19 virus

04/28/2020

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Civically active Reagan Middle School student has great memories and a renewed purpose to carry her through her time at home

04/27/2020

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Mary Williams Elementary staff start a community-drive effort by adding essential supplies to Little Free Library

04/24/2020

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Coles Elementary Drama Club performs virtually

04/23/2020

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Outstanding results for PWCS at Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair

04/22/2020

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Reagan Middle School Archery Coach Jonathan Bukva was chosen as the recipient of the National Archery in the Schools Program

Reagan Middle School’s Jonathan Bukva named Coach of the Year by the National Archery in the Schools Program

04/22/2020

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Earthworms gain respect though science lesson at Colgan High School

04/21/2020

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Dale City Elementary School uses gym time to teach academics

04/20/2020

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School Board Chairman to present Fiscal Year 2021 Budget to Board of County Supervisors

04/16/2020

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Local high school students receive Agnes L. Colgan Community Service Award

04/16/2020

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Finding what you need as PWCS rolls out the Continuity of Learning Plan for students and teachers

04/16/2020

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Apply to attend the PWCS Preschool Program for the 2020-21 school year

04/16/2020

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Winners announced for 2020 PWCS poster contest celebrating National Foreign Language Week

04/16/2020

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Two teachers who participated in the Westridge ES human hamster race standing next to the hamster ball outside

Westridge Elementary kicks off One School, One Book with a human hamster race

04/15/2020

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Saunders Middle School teacher uses locally sourced wood in Technology and Engineering Education classroom

04/14/2020

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Members of the Cryptozoology Club at Coles Elementary School

Do mermaids, the kraken or the Loch Ness Monster exist?

04/14/2020

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Hazmat team working with students at Antietam ES

Hypothetical hazmat incident provides many lessons for Antietam Elementary students

04/08/2020

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McAuliffe ES's rock garden

A garden at McAuliffe Elementary that requires no water

04/08/2020

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Students from Patriot High, and Cedar Point and Bristow Run Elementary Schools awarded for flag designs

04/08/2020

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Image of nurse and a hear in the middle of two hands. PWCS nurses stepping in to help Prince William County Health District during pandemic

PWCS nurses lend their expertise as volunteers in our community

04/08/2020

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Colgan High School student wins grand prize at the Water Art Invitational

04/07/2020

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Former and current PWCS use 3D printers to make face shields for hospitals

Former and current PWCS students use 3D printers to create face shields for hospitals

04/03/2020

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Brentsville District School Board Member Adele Jackson spotlights Ellis Elementary School’s Explorer Academy

04/02/2020

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Embracing a World-Class Education

Dr. Walt's Remarks from April 1 School Board Meeting

04/02/2020

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Prince William County Public Schools names Neil Beech Principal of the Year

04/02/2020

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Prince William County Public Schools names Matthew Grimsley Teacher of the Year

04/02/2020

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Sue Danielson is the VA NAESP Distinguished Principal of the Year

Rosa Parks Elementary School Principal Sue Danielson named Virginia’s recipient of the National Distinguished Principal Award

04/01/2020

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2020 Census

Complete your 2020 Census form online, by phone, or mail: Every person counts

04/01/2020

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A Message from the School Board

A Message from the School Board

03/27/2020

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A Message from Dr. Walts

A Message from Dr. Walts

03/22/2020

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Instructional Updates

Instructional Updates

03/20/2020

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Aerial view of Potomac Shores MS under construction

View the “Potomac Shores” Middle School boundary portal and give your feedback on attendance area boundary proposals

03/12/2020

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Virginia First Lady Pamela Northam with preschool students, teachers at Marumsco Hills Elementary

Marumsco Hills ES welcomes the First Lady of Virginia

03/11/2020

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Using the tools of their trade, Stonewall Jackson High School cosmetology students embrace inclusion every day

03/11/2020

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Chris Yung Elementary STEAM Night brings business and community together

03/10/2020

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Trees and animals art installation decorated with bottle caps

Students from Bennett Elementary put a lid on native Virginia plants and animals project

03/10/2020

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Regional Science Fair showcases talents of middle and high school scientists

03/10/2020

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Ashland Elementary School’s wellness initiative promotes healthy minds and bodies

03/10/2020

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Manage your time, expand your options: so many reasons to take courses online

03/10/2020

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Members of the Potomac HS PTSO

Potomac High School hosts its first PTSO heritage night

03/09/2020

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Sleeves of kindness from Springwoods Elementary students surprise local customers

03/06/2020

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Lake Ridge Middle School students with trophy after winning Battle of the Books

Middle schools face off in annual Battle of the Books

03/05/2020

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Emily Sasz and her Virginia Preschool Initiative Plus students

Preschool students at Featherstone Elementary learn business and recycling skills through play

03/04/2020

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Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William Books4Babies program delivers early learning resources to Prince William County newborns and their parents

03/02/2020

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Sunken ship helps McAuliffe Elementary students master scientific method

03/02/2020

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King Elementary School teachers participate in the Polar Plunge

03/02/2020

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Apply now to be a 2020-21 Student Representative to the School Board

02/28/2020

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PWCS names Neil Beech as principal of the 13th high school

PWCS names Neil Beech as principal of the 13th High School

02/28/2020

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The temporary closure of the Hylton Planetarium will lead to a new and exciting way to learn about the cosmos

02/28/2020

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Coles ES students create Black History Museum

Students portray prominent figures in Black History at Coles Elementary School 

02/28/2020

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Applications to request student transfers may be submitted for the 2020-21 school year through April 30

02/27/2020

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National Board Certified Teachers announced, recognition planned for March 24

02/27/2020

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Mountain View celebrates African American achievement with month-long celebration

02/26/2020

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PWCS to initiate a study for school start times

02/26/2020

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Students read information posted on a bulletin board for Black History Month

A walk through Black History at Marsteller Middle School

02/25/2020

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Films: 42, Lee Daniels' The Butler, Hidden Figures, Selma and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Potomac High School Hosts a Black History Month Film Festival

02/25/2020

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Annual Sweetheart Dance at West Gate Elementary School draws families and staff together

02/24/2020

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PWCS awarded grant to advance computer science education

PWCS awarded grant to advance computer science education

02/24/2020

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Gar-Field High School grad Nicholas Reeves brings real-life engineering practice into the classroom

02/24/2020

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Kyle Thaller

Kyle Thaller, a junior at Patriot High School, is one of only 29 students selected to serve this semester as a page on Capitol Hill. He was selected by Senator Mark Warner.

02/21/2020

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From igloos to dominoes, Springwoods Elementary School students celebrate 100th day with STEM learning

02/21/2020

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Applications being accepted until March 15, 2020 for PWCS Practical Nursing program at Osbourn Park High School

02/21/2020

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2020 Prince William - Manassas Regional Science and Engineering Fair

Young scientists bring research to life at the 2020 Prince William–Manassas Regional Science and Engineering Fair

02/21/2020

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Leesylvania Elementary School teacher earns Human Rights Award

Leesylvania Elementary School teacher earns Human Rights Award

02/18/2020

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Cameron Barb sitting on his mom's lap with his classmates sitting on the carpet next to them.

Kyle Wilson Elementary School student with CHD hopes to inspire others

02/14/2020

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C. D. Hylton High School students create portraits of refugee children

02/14/2020

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Budget Priorities

Superintendent presents Fiscal Year 2021 budget to School Board

02/13/2020

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

02/13/2020

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First cooking night at Dale City Elementary School. Three students with their pastry bags.

Students at Dale City Elementary School discover the importance of reading and math when cooking

02/13/2020

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A group of students sitting at a table that is covered with a tablecloth showing off the books they selected

Saunders Middle School classroom turned into a reading restaurant

02/13/2020

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Covington-Harper Elementary School students create musical valentines

02/13/2020

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Division, schools honor PWCS School Board members during School Board Appreciation Month

02/12/2020

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Diane Raulston with students at Bel Air Elementary

School Board Representative Diane Raulston spotlights Global School Bel Air Elementary

02/11/2020

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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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Dennis Brown inducted into Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Hall of Fame

02/10/2020

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Coles Elementary School student architects put their skills to the test

02/07/2020

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"Potomac Shores" MS under construction

Volunteers needed for “Potomac Shores” Middle School boundary planning committee

02/03/2020

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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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New year, new look for the website

01/31/2020

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Dominion Energy rolls out electric buses to PWCS and other school divisions in Virginia

01/31/2020

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Jenkins Elementary celebrates financial literacy

Coalition partners with Jenkins Elementary School to help kids learn financial literacy

01/31/2020

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Student artists exhibit original works at Hylton Performing Arts Center

01/31/2020

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Kyle Wilson Elementary students use STEAM skills to create a parade

01/29/2020

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Specialty Program Deadline

Specialty and Career and Technology Education programs chart a path to excellence

01/29/2020

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One World Gala Helping to provide STEAM opportunities to all students

One World Gala — Helping to provide STEAM opportunities to all students

01/28/2020

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Staffing update - January 28, 2020

01/28/2020

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Three students work at Wee Deliver at Tyler Elementary

Wee Deliver Post Office at Tyler keeps the art of letter writing alive

01/27/2020

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Author and illustrator, Angela Dominquez speaks to Yorkshire Elementary students

Angela Dominquez shows students what it takes to write and illustrate books

01/24/2020

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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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Loree Williams Vice Chairwoman Prince William School Board

School Board elects Loree Williams as Vice Chairwoman

01/23/2020

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Elementary students write winning essays for the 35th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

01/22/2020

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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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Honoring Dr. King’s legacy through the words of PWCS students

01/22/2020

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Students recognized for artistic visual and literary achievement

01/22/2020

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We the People Team from Pennington

Pennington We the People Team wins regional title, heads to state competition

01/22/2020

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Kilby Elementary School graduates its first group of Djembe drummers

01/21/2020

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Help shape the future direction of PWCS – Give input into the new Strategic Plan

01/15/2020

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Reminder: Current sophomores are the first students whose grades will be computed under the new grade point average (GPA) and class rank calculations

01/15/2020

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Challenge encouraged McAuliffe Elementary School students to stay active over winter break

01/15/2020

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Loch Lomond students using tablet at table.

Loch Lomond Elementary earns $48,000 technology makeover

01/15/2020

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Students at Penn Elementary bring historical figures to life at their reading fair

01/14/2020

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Katie Fielding is named VSTE Coach of the Year

01/14/2020

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Edible and engaging science experiments reveal plant life in action at Swans Creek Elementary School

01/13/2020

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A group of male and female students at Coles Elementary stirring a bucket of compost in their classroom

Coles Elementary School composting program is underway

01/09/2020

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Lillie Jessie with members of the Rockledge Ladies Who Empower club

School Board Representative Lillie Jessie spotlights Rockledge Elementary School’s Ladies Who Empower club

01/09/2020

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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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