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Morning announcements connect school communities to celebrate Black History Month
02/26/2021
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Members of the Haymarket Elementary School Student Council Association spearheaded the school’s observance of Black History Month in a series of educational videos
02/26/2021
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Parents are reminded to verify required immunizations are up-to-date
02/25/2021
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Love and friendship inspire bulletin board theme at Marshall Elementary School
02/25/2021
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Considering military service? Virtual Service Academy Day is March 13
02/25/2021
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PWCS shares requirements for spectators at high school athletic events
02/25/2021
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Chris Yung Elementary School celebrates Black History Month with STEAM challenges
02/25/2021
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Cedar Point Elementary School fundraises for Heart Health Month
02/22/2021
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Carol Pierce, physical education teacher at Parkside Middle School, challenged her students to be creative in learning and sharing heart healthy habits
02/22/2021
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February 3, 2021 School Board Meeting Summary
02/22/2021
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Students and staff at Rosa Parks Elementary School spread kindness through “Be Kind” signs and hand-made cards
02/22/2021
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Students at Henderson Elementary School celebrate American Heart Month with activities for and from the heart
02/22/2021
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Patriot High School celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Week
02/22/2021
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January 27, 2021 School Board Meeting Summary 
02/19/2021
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Staffing update - February 12, 2021
02/12/2021
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Woodbridge Middle School student featured on the cover of "Kind News Magazine"
02/10/2021
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School Board to conduct public hearing on the Superintendent's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022
02/10/2021
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Internal Audit Committee to meet February 17, 2021
02/09/2021
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Superintendent presents Fiscal Year 2022 budget to School Board
02/08/2021
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Students selected for Lockheed Martin-sponsored art competition
02/08/2021
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Social time for saying hello and “visiting” helps Signal Hill Elementary School teacher and classmates connect
02/08/2021
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PWCS, Novant Health UVA Health System, Prince William Health District partnership provides vaccinations to staff
02/08/2021
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Safety Around Social Media and Virtual Learning Webinar offered live February 4
02/03/2021
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PWCS named the 2020 Virginia School Boards Association Green Schools Challenge Winner
PWCS named the 2020 Virginia School Boards Association Green Schools Challenge Winner
02/03/2021
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Novant Health UVA Health System, Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas City Public Schools, Manassas Park City Schools join forces to vaccinate school division staff
01/28/2021
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PWCS students training to be first responders
01/28/2021
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Prince William County School Board to hold Closed Session Meeting on February 6
01/28/2021
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Two beloved educators honored as School Board approves dedication of new school wing and gymnasium
01/28/2021
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Marsteller students take a virtual field trip to the Edgar Allan Poe Museum
01/27/2021
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OPHS grad Manuel Guerroro Zdeinert poses with pieces of his artwork
From 63,000 students, the unique artwork of Osbourn Park High School graduate Manuel Guerrero Zdeinert is presented as exemplar and chosen for exhibit
01/26/2021
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Five PWCS elementary schools receive VDOE School Security Equipment Grant
01/26/2021
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C.D. Hylton High School ninth grader offers helping hand through podcast and tutoring business
01/25/2021
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Ashland Elementary School’s SOAR values are at the core of virtual learning
01/22/2021
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Saunders Middle School hosts “Let’s Talk,” a weekly Zoom discussion opportunity for students
01/22/2021
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January 6, 2021 School Board Meeting Summary 
01/22/2021
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2021 MLK Youth Oratorical Program celebrates 31st year of recognizing talented young orators and the first in a virtual format
01/21/2021
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Making a real difference: Patriot High School senior Kyle Thaller assists South Sudan with government development and peace-keeping efforts, and an important health initiative
01/21/2021
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Students of dance at Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School find new ways to carry their art forward during the pandemic
01/19/2021
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School Board Events Calendar for January
01/18/2021
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Nominations for Osbourn Park High School Athletic Hall of Fame are open
01/15/2021
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Outstanding Educators Nominees Announced
Nominees for Teacher and Principal of the Year announced
01/14/2021
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Keith Imon, deputy superintendent for Prince William County Public Schools, is retiring after 16 years with PWCS
01/14/2021
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C.D. Hylton High School students gather to watch the sunrise and celebrate their senior year
01/13/2021
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Benton Middle School’s Physical Science teacher Dana Heino
Middle school teacher’s virtual science labs make learning fun
01/12/2021
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Lisa Zargarpur is Vice Chairwoman
School Board elects Lisa Zargarpur as Vice Chairwoman
01/06/2021
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Physics class chosen as one of only 15 in the world for prestigious opportunity
01/05/2021
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PWCS high schools offer relief from cabin fever-Written by Harold James, guest author and PWCS resident
12/22/2020
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School Board Approves Superintendent Search Leadership Profile
12/21/2020
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Patriot High School students collect over 350 toys in toy drive for local homeless shelter
12/17/2020
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SPARK, NBC4, Uptown Alley supplied over 160 families with Thanksgiving meals
12/17/2020
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Innovation and achievement to PWCS school nutrition program earn Adam Russo the 2021 FAME Silver Leadership Award
12/15/2020
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December 2, 2020 School Board Meeting Summary 
12/15/2020
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Rosa Parks Elementary School students have contactless Santa visit from their cars
12/15/2020
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Fourth-grade students at Enterprise Elementary School interview geologist in Peru
12/10/2020
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Fred Lynn Middle School science teachers find a rhythm in virtual teaching
12/08/2020
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Registration open for Evening School and Project Graduation
12/08/2020
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Colgan High School student meets members from the cast of “Sesame Street Live”
12/07/2020
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Five things you should know about travel this holiday season
12/04/2020
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PWCS awarded 2020 ISTE Distinguished District Award
12/03/2020
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November 18, 2020 School Board Meeting Summary
12/03/2020
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Dr. Walts
December 2 School Board Meeting Talking Points
12/02/2020
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Inclement weather procedures in PWCS
12/01/2020
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Collaboration, innovation transform learning to meet the ever-changing needs of students and families during this unparalleled school year
12/01/2020
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PWCS will participate in, benefit from compost and organic materials management project
12/01/2020
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Reopening athletics in PWCS
11/24/2020
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School Board Events
School Board Events Calendar for December
11/24/2020
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Superintendent search is underway
11/20/2020
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Dr. Walts
November 18 School Board Meeting Talking Points
11/18/2020
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November 4, 2020 School Board Meeting Summary
11/18/2020
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Staffing update – November 17, 2020
11/17/2020
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Financial Literacy Program Winners
Jenkins Elementary School students recognized as Leader-in-Me Leadership Financial Literacy Program winners
11/17/2020
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PWCS has appointed Michele Salzano as director of human resources
11/17/2020
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Prince William County School Board passes resolution regarding Racial and Social Justice Commission
11/13/2020
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Zoom interviews with music professionals are available for all secondary students to watch
11/12/2020
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Kyle Wilson Elementary School recognized as a Microsoft Showcase School
11/12/2020
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Superintendent presents updated plan for return to in-person learning; School Board to discuss Jan. 12
11/11/2020
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Thank you to all military veterans, especially to the PWCS employees who are veterans and continue to serve through their work for the School Division
11/10/2020
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PWCS Principal awarded Virginia Association of School Librarians Administrator of the Year
11/09/2020
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School Board approves 2021-22 school calendar
11/05/2020
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October 21, 2020 School Board Meeting Summar
11/05/2020
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Superintendent Walts
November 4 School Board Meeting Talking Points
11/04/2020
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Cedar Point Elementary School third grade class captures caterpillars’ metamorphosis on camera
11/04/2020
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Occoquan Elementary teacher earns The Kennedy Center’s CETA certification
11/04/2020
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School Board Events Calendar for November 2020
11/03/2020
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Technology lessons provide foundation for a Covington-Harper Elementary student’s YouTube channel
10/30/2020
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Writing helps Covington-Harper Elementary student through a challenging time
10/28/2020
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Saunders Middle School students attend virtual STEM field trip
10/27/2020
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Search for new Superintendent to begin; School Board to hold work session October 28
10/26/2020
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Sugar, spice, and everything cookies: Woodbridge High School senior opens dessert business
10/26/2020
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October 21 School Board Meeting Talking Points
10/22/2020
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Potomac Shores Middle School
PWCS newest school will be named Potomac Shores Middle School
10/22/2020
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Keep cameras on: Body language and visual cues important for assessing engagement and understanding
10/21/2020
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Bristow Run Elementary Schools becomes eighth in PWCS to earn 2020 Purple Star designation
10/21/2020
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NOAA grant will fund student-led projects to raise community awareness about marine debris
10/20/2020
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Third-grade student at T. Clay Wood Elementary launches her own lip balm business
10/20/2020
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School Board to hear 2021-22 school calendar options, poll results
10/19/2020
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Omega Psi Phi fraternity donates more than $10,000 to help students at Hampton Middle School
10/19/2020
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Check out middle and high school specialty program opportunities during virtual information sessions
10/16/2020
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Staffing Update October 16, 2020
10/16/2020
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Prince William County Public Schools earns 2020 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award
10/15/2020
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Ellis Elementary classroom brings watershed experiment to life
10/13/2020
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Chris Yung Elementary students create “Pinwheels for Peace” on special day
10/13/2020
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Internal Audit Committee To Meet October 19
10/12/2020
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Benton Middle School student trains like an astronaut at Space Academy
10/12/2020
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October 7, 2020 School Board Meeting Summary
10/12/2020
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve Walts shares second quarter update
10/08/2020
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School Board unanimously adopts resolution to improve admissions practices for Thomas Jefferson High School
10/08/2020
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PWCS, PWC to offer childcare scholarships
10/07/2020
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PWCS on-time graduation rate improves for 13th consecutive year, surpasses state average
10/07/2020
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Considering military service? Virtual Service Academy Day is October 10
10/07/2020
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Lake Ridge Middle School teacher creates educational quests
10/05/2020
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Governor's School students place in national coding competition
10/05/2020
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Contributions can benefit schools through SPARK, a United Way agency
10/01/2020
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PWCS offers several chances for students to take the SAT, ACT
09/30/2020
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PWCS utilizes Department of Defense Education Activity Military Support Grant to fund STEM activities
09/30/2020
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Options for 16/17 year-olds to earn a high school equivalency diploma (GED®)
09/30/2020
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View PWCS policies and regulations to find information about School Division operations
09/30/2020
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Breaktime! Restful, outdoor hammock swings promote selfcare for staff and students at Parkside Middle School
09/28/2020
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Annual fall TouchBase conferences for high schools will not be held this year
09/28/2020
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Congratulations to these PWCS students for being named 2021 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
09/23/2020
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Parents: Will your student take driver education this school year?
09/23/2020
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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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PWCS student wins aeronautics design competition
09/21/2020
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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Prince William County Human Rights Student Leadership Council Wins Virginia Association of Counties’ Best Achievement Award
08/26/2020
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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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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 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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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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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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PWCS and SPARK recognize the 2020 Business Partnerships of the Year
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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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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