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PWCS student selected for national youth exchange scholarship to Germany
06/30/2020
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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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School Board Events Calendar for July 2020
06/29/2020
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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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Upcoming SAT and ACT testing opportunities in PWCS
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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Student Activities has updated the concussion training for the 2020-21 school year
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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immunization
Requirement of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine for rising seventh-grade students
06/14/2020
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HPV vaccine optional for students before entering sixth grade
06/14/2020
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Parents are encouraged to proceed with well-child physicals and immunizations for school enrollment
06/14/2020
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Prince William School Board, Board of County Supervisors schedule joint public meeting
06/12/2020
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Continue the learning this summer
06/10/2020
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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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Video contest gives seniors the chance to share their thoughts, views, feelings
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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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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2020 Summer Program Dates Announced
05/21/2020
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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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Important Info about Advanced Placement exams
Important Information about Advanced Placement exams
05/12/2020
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Colgan teacher wins 2020 CMA Music Teachers of Excellence Award
05/12/2020
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Online registration for the 2020-21 school year is open for enrolling new or returning students
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 School Board to hold special work session
05/08/2020
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Register for high quality childcare for PWCS students
05/08/2020
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PWCS schedules in-person high school graduations in August
05/07/2020
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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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Registration opens May 15 for high school students to take Virtual Prince William summer courses—watch for PWCS to add virtual summer school to its summer learning options
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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Give your feedback on the “Potomac Shores” Middle School boundary proposals at an upcoming virtual community meeting
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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School Board Meeting Set for May 6, 2020
04/28/2020
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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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Delaney Walts, Eleanor Sigrest, and Shan Lateef
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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A young girl standing in a preschool classroom. Text:The PWCS Preschool Program is accepting applications for the 2020-21 school year
Apply to attend the PWCS Preschool Program for the 2020-21 school year
04/16/2020
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A collage of the six winning posters for Foreign Language Week
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 MS CTE teacher working with a student at the bandsaw machine. Image of stacked pieces of planed wood. Text: Saunders Middle School teacher uses locally sources wood in Technology and Engineering Education classroom
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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School Board Meeting
School Board will meet on April 15, 2020
04/08/2020
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Watercolor painting that took first place - a village living next to a river
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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Adele Jackson at Ellis Elementary School
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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School Board
School Board Meeting scheduled for April 1, 2020
03/26/2020
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Online registration is open for children who will enter kindergarten in the 2020-21 school year
03/25/2020
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Join the PWCS Team! We are looking for outstanding teachers
03/24/2020
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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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PWCS facilities closed to visitors
PWCS facilities closed to visitors
03/20/2020
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Potomac Shores Middle School under construction
"Potomac Shores" Middle School community meeting postponed
03/18/2020
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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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Community meeting scheduled for the naming of the 13th high school
03/05/2020
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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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School Board events calendar for March 2020
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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No school on Tuesday, March 3, due to presidential primary
Reminder: March 3 is a student holiday
02/26/2020
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Students browse book display; students pose with cut-out of former President Barack Obama
Mountain View celebrates African American achievement with month-long celebration
02/26/2020
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All-County band concert showcases student musicians
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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February 29 is Rare Disease Day; See how this PWCS family is affected by a rare disease
02/24/2020
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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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Nick Reeves
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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Group of Students- Prepare your student for life in high school and beyond, March 14 - Potomac High School
High School Parent Summit is scheduled for March 14 at Potomac High School
02/14/2020
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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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2020 SPARK scholarship applications are open!
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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2020 Graduation Dates Announced
02/12/2020
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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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Dennis Brown standing in the orchestra room with students sitting read behind him
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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Va. Sec. of Ed 2020 Essay Challenge
Secretary of Education’s 2020 Essay Challenge for Virginia and United States government students
02/06/2020
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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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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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School Board Events Schedule
February School Board Events
01/31/2020
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C.D. Hylton High School seeking presenters, attendees for global conference
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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All County Chorus participants
Hear PWCS young vocalists in upcoming All-County performance
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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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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Loree Williams Vice Chairwoman Prince William School Board
School Board elects Loree Williams as Vice Chairwoman
01/23/2020
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MLK Writing Contest Winner. "If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Elementary students write winning essays for the 35th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
01/22/2020
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Prince William County to host a symposium on human trafficking prevention
01/22/2020
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Student group at MLK day celebration 2020
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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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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Middle school students show off challenge-solving skills at Math Quest
01/13/2020
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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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Explore careers and enjoy STEAM activities for families at Battlefield High School
01/10/2020
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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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School Board Events Calendar for January 2020
01/06/2020
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Students and community gather for monthly Spilled Ink Open Mic Nights
12/20/2019
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Students selected to showcase their artwork in Center for the Arts Competition
12/20/2019
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Yorkshire PEP Class of 2019
Yorkshire Elementary School celebrates Parents as Educational Partners graduates
12/19/2019
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The Prince William County School Board members
Incoming School Board members take oath of office
12/19/2019
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Hylton High School’s Tony Lilly selected to be a member of the 75th All-Gator Bowl Team
12/18/2019
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Tobin Traxler named the Virginia Computer Science Educator of the Year
12/18/2019
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Register for spring courses through the Division’s online course system, now called Virtual Prince William
12/18/2019
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PWCS students take part in Lockheed Martin’s annual Women In STEM Day
12/17/2019
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Bringing awareness of the importance of inclusion to the students at Montclair Elementary School
12/17/2019
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PWCS recognized as a Green Schools Challenge winner
PWCS recognized as a Green Schools Challenge winner and awarded the Platinum certification
12/12/2019
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PWCS announces winter break 2019 schedule
12/11/2019
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Forest Park High School’s Mike Pullum earns spot on Kaiser Permanente’s Thriving Schools Honor Roll
12/11/2019
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School Board Representative Loree Williams spotlights Marumsco Hills Elementary
12/10/2019
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Computer games like Minecraft encourage student collaboration and complement instruction
12/10/2019
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Gold Medals Principal of the Year- Teacher of the Year
Nominees for Teacher and Principal of the Year announced
12/09/2019
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Gina Bellamy takes the helm as president of Virginia Association of School Nurses
12/09/2019
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Patriot High and Reagan Middle Schools recognized with state theatre performance awards
12/06/2019
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School Board Professional Development Training and Orientation for New and Sitting School Board Members to take place on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
12/06/2019
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Hylton HS automotive students with the Jeep they displayed at the SEMA show
C.D. Hylton High School automotive students display their custom Jeep at annual SEMA show
12/05/2019
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You’re invited to attend the PWCS winter music performances
12/05/2019
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School Board Members to Take Oath of Office December 18
12/04/2019
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Division’s Advisory Committees hold meetings in December 2019
12/04/2019
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PWCS School of Practical Nursing is now accepting applications through March 15, 2020
12/04/2019
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The ‘Starbooks’ café offers many reading delights at Kyle Wilson Elementary School
12/03/2019
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The Hylton Planetarium presents holiday light shows
12/02/2019
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Parkside Middle School students gather to write down reasons they are grateful
With GratiTuesdays, Parkside Middle School students and staff don’t restrict their thankfulness to November
11/26/2019
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Come support our teachers as they become Apple Certified. Open to the public at no cost.
11/26/2019
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School Board Events Calendar for December 2019
11/26/2019
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Pre-Governor’s School at Osbourn Park HS puts students on path to STEM fields
11/26/2019
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Tanisha Holland appointed to chair national committee
Tanisha Holland appointed to chair national committee
11/25/2019
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Student school publications take home honors from VHSL
11/25/2019
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The members of the 2019-20 Human Rights Student Leadership Council
PWCS high school students to serve on the Human Rights Student Leadership Council
11/25/2019
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Seventy-one schools earn School of Excellence distinction
11/22/2019
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A family is being served delicious fare at the 2019 PWCS Food Show
Community shares input at 30th Annual PWCS Food Show
11/20/2019
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PWCS students selected to perform at the Virginia Music Educators Association Conference
11/20/2019
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A row of students ready to enter the pool at the PWCS Aquatics Center
PWCS second-graders learn water safety at the Aquatics Center
11/20/2019
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FY 2021 Budget Planning Timeline and Budget Work Sessions
11/19/2019
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Using science, students investigate a hypothetical robbery
11/19/2019
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Five Forest Park High students standing with the Lead4Change banner for the school
Forest Park High School students help their local communities through charity and service
11/18/2019
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Brentsville, Freedom, and Patriot High Schools football teams advance to Regional Semifinals
11/18/2019
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Tyler Elementary School teacher enhances classroom through Walmart grant
11/18/2019
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Staffing Update – November 15, 2019
11/15/2019
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EMPLOY program builds employability with Patriot Printing Press
11/13/2019
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Yorkshire Elementary Kindle program extends student learning beyond classroom instruction
11/13/2019
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Battlefield and Brentsville High Schools are cheerleading state champions
11/13/2019
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Cedar Point Elementary School has received a Qualcomm, Inc. grant for ThinkABit tech lab
11/13/2019
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Veteran spotlight: A look at Sergio Nino’s career path shows that service takes many forms
11/12/2019
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Stonewall Jackson, Freedom High students named School Board representatives
11/12/2019
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Robotics is sanctioned as a VHSL Academic Activity after eight years of lobbying
11/08/2019
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PWCS pays tribute to veterans of our armed forces in honor of Veterans Day.
11/08/2019
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Come be a food critic and help decide what’s for lunch at school. Sign up now.
11/08/2019
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The Healthy Communities ∙ Healthy Youth® (HCHY) Council is accepting nominations for individuals or organizations that have been an inspiration to our community’s youth
11/08/2019
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Division’s Advisory Committees hold meetings in November 2019
11/07/2019
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PWCS alumna and Pride of Oklahoma’s first female drum major returns to PWCS as band director
11/07/2019
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Inclement weather procedures in PWCS
11/06/2019
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Three new faces to serve on the Prince William County School Board following election
11/06/2019
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Brentsville District High School celebrates Latino Heritage month
11/06/2019
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School Board Events Calendar for November 2019
11/01/2019
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Firefighters bring safety message to kids at Dale City ES
11/01/2019
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Pennington eighth grade students in front of Prince William Courthouse
Pennington students get to observe trials, and learn about legal process
11/01/2019
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Young children in costumes attend Trunk-or-Treat at Patriot HS
Patriot High School FCCLA builds commUNITY
10/31/2019
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Carrie Gahagan represents PWCS on Discovery Education Network Leadership Council
10/31/2019
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Students use Flipgrid to provide personalized book reviews for their peers
10/31/2019
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Featherstone’s Girls on the Run Team treated to virtual visit from an Olympian
10/30/2019
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Teachers find creative ways to engage students
10/30/2019
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2019 Youth Summit and Technology Expo. Saturday, November 16, 7:30 am to 3 pm. NOVA Woodbridge Campus, 2645 College Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191
A day of leadership, information, and technology
10/30/2019
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Prince William County Near Dead Last in Per Pupil Funding
10/30/2019
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Business partners honored for their continued support at Superintendent’s Business Breakfast
10/29/2019
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Virginia Secretary of Education visits Hylton High and Beville Middle
10/29/2019
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Reuben Adams Jr., Antoine Sampah, and Head Varsity Football Coach Gary Wortham
Students Antoine Sampah, Reuben Adams, Jr., and Head Varsity Coach Gary Wortham selected to participate in the All-America Football Game
10/29/2019
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Roll the Credits! Congratulations to these PWCS students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology for being named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
10/29/2019
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six pieces of student artwork that won awards in the recycled materials art contest
High school student winners demonstrate artistic abilities using recyclables
10/29/2019
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Battlefield High School senior Cameron McQuillan with NVLT Logo
Battlefield High School student creates leadership course for local teens
10/29/2019
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A group of female students at the lunch table eating with their phones stacked in the middle of the table.
Seventh-graders put down their phones at lunch time
10/28/2019
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Adults: Can life and work skills earn you a HS diploma?
10/25/2019
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Dads at table with children for WATCH D.0.G.S information session.
Bennett WATCH D.O.G.S. program draws plenty of volunteers
10/25/2019
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Students, share your knowledge about internet safety with others!
10/24/2019
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Superintendent Dr. Walts, School Board Vice Chairman Justin Wilk, FPHS staff, and students with Special Olympics banner at pep rally
Forest Park High School receives recognition by Special Olympics International
10/23/2019
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Jerome Hruska announcing at Nationals Stadium
Jerome Hruska, technology teacher at Stonewall Jackson High School by day, Washington Nationals PA announcer by night
10/23/2019
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Student in front of white board: Digital Citizenship Week 2019
Preparing students for the digital world
10/22/2019
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School Board approves 2020-21 school calendar
10/22/2019
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Reagan Middle School eighth grader Advi Vallaban was named middle school female World Champion
Student archers from Reagan MS and Battlefield HS hit their marks
10/22/2019
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Student safety is everybody’s business
10/22/2019
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Cosmetology students design their way to State Fair ribbons
10/22/2019
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Operation Turkey - a mix of jars, cannisters, and containers on a counter
PWCS encourages members of the community to participate in the Operation Turkey food drive.
10/21/2019
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Staffing Update – October 21, 2019
10/21/2019
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Vaughan students and families show and tell about their heritage
10/18/2019
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PWCS students will learn to “Think Big” in new Amazon style work space
10/18/2019
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Didn't Make it to Back To School Night? See what's new for the 19-20 school year!
10/17/2019
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School Board Representative Justin Wilk spotlights Forest Park High School
10/17/2019
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School Board and the Board of County Supervisors Joint Capital Process Team meeting to take place Monday, October 28, 2019
10/16/2019
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PWCS leading the way in cloud-computing skill readiness
10/15/2019
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PWCS provides resources for parents and the community around concerns of student e-cigarette use
10/15/2019
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CPES students talked moon exploration with Gregory Mann, speaker from NASA
10/15/2019
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Students at Alvey and King Elementary Schools run coffee services
Student -run coffee shops at Alvey and King Elementary Schools have many 'perks'
10/15/2019
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Students 13-14 years old: Apply to be a page during VA Legislative Session
10/15/2019
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Contributions can benefit schools through SPARK, a United Way agency
10/14/2019
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PWCS chorus students to perform in All-County concert events
10/14/2019
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National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist Noah Egan in spotlight
The spotlight is on Noah Egan, one of the National Merit® Scholarship Semifinalists from PWCS
10/14/2019
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Montclair Elementary second-graders at the starting line for cornhusking race
Corn-shucking competition results in learning and fun
10/09/2019
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Shan Lateef. Photo by Tyler Rhondes, Science Museum of Virginia
Local student selected recipient of Virginia’s 2019 Outstanding STEM Awards
10/09/2019
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GED practice test offered for free in October
10/09/2019
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PWCS on-time graduation rate improves for 12th consecutive year, surpasses state average
10/08/2019
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Students at King ES participating in their egg drop tests
King Elementary fifth-graders mimic a Mars rover landing using eggs
10/08/2019
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Fifth-grade classroom at Penn ES skyping with Dr. Shane Gero
Partnership with National Geographic connects students to the real-world
10/08/2019
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All nine members of the GFHS Hall of Fame Class of 2019
Gar-Field High School Athletics and Activities Hall of Fame Class of 2019
10/07/2019
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Report excused student absences to avoid potential problems
10/07/2019
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International guest visits Stonewall Jackson High School
10/03/2019
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Potomac Middle School sixth-graders visit the E.A.G.L.E.S. Center
10/03/2019
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Nominate your school by October 4 for the Team Up for Technology program grant
10/02/2019
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