Medication cannot be administered to any student without appropriate authorization forms completed and on file. Medication must be provided in a new, sealed container with a completed authorization form. Students may not transport medication to and from school.* Any medication not meeting PWCS regulations cannot be administered to your student.
Prince William County Public Schools
Important
Parents/guardians must complete the Back to School Packet before accessing student information in ParentVUE. Please complete the Back to School Packet by Friday, September 12, 2025.
- The first day of school is August 18, 2025.
- All students will be provided an iPad or laptop.
- All parents/guardians must complete the Back to School Packet by September 12, 2025.
- Schools must receive proof of required immunizations by August 15, 2025, for students to start the new school year.
New for the 2025-26 School Year
- PWCS' new cell-phone free education policy takes effect at the beginning of the school year.
- Students will access educational apps and programs through PWCS Portal, which replaces Clever.
- The new EZ A2B bus tracking app (replacing Here Comes The Bus) is part of PWCS' efforts to improve bus routing and services. Download the app today!
- Changes to student-athlete participation requirements have been made to comply with new state regulations, enhance safety, and streamline processes.
- Students in preschool through grade 8 will be provided iPads, and high school students will be provided laptops.
- Families can opt in to free mental health telehealth services from Hazel Health in the Back to School Packet.
Parents/Guardians: Prepare for New School Year
Check off those back-to-school tasks now!
The annual Back to School Packet, where parents/guardians can review emergency cards, update contact information, and complete annual policy reviews and acknowledgments, will be available in ParentVUE beginning Tuesday, August 5, 2025. All families should complete the Back to School Packet by Friday, September 12, 2025. The information you provide will allow school staff to ensure your student's safety this school year.
- Log in to the ParentVUE app or the ParentVUE website using your ParentVUE user name and password.
- Once logged in to ParentVUE, click the Online Records button at the top of the screen.
Please contact your student's school if you need assistance or do not have an active ParentVUE account.
Technology
- All students will be provided an iPad or a laptop. Please review the Parent/Student Device Handbook.
- PWCS has partnered with Securranty to offer optional, discounted device insurance for school-issued iPads and laptops. Insurance must be purchased within 30 days of your student receiving their device (and before any failure, damage, or loss occurs to the device).
- ParentVUE and StudentVUE are PWCS' platforms for tracking grades and other student information.
- Learn how you may qualify for reduced-cost home internet access.
Bus Information
Preliminary bus schedules will be available to view in ParentVUE and StudentVUE on Monday, August 11, 2025. Schedules for special education and Independence Nontraditional School students will be released on August 14, 2025.
Bus route information can change at the beginning of the school year due to student enrollment, and ParentVUE/StudentVUE offers parents and students the ability to receive the most up-to-date bus information. Parents/guardians are encouraged to check for changes.
The EZ A2B bus tracking app and Bus Delays webpage provide timely updates on bus transportation.
Have Questions or Concerns About Your Bus Route?
Contact the transportation customer service team
Attention Kindergarten Parents and Guardians
Kindergarten students must be accompanied to and from bus stops by a parent, guardian, or other authorized individual. All kindergarten parents/guardians must complete a Kindergarten Authorization Form, and return the completed form to your student's school. Your student will only be released to the authorized person(s) who are:
- Listed on the kindergarten authorization form; and
- Have a valid government/state ID to present to the bus driver each day.
Your student will be returned to the school if there is no authorized person at the bus stop or the designee does not have a valid government/state ID.
Bell Schedule
There are no changes to bell schedules for the 2025-26 school year.
School Meals
Free Meals at 69 Schools
All students at 69 schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2025-26 school year as part of the Community Eligibility Program. Old Bridge Elementary school has been added to the program this school year.
School Meal Costs for Remaining Schools
Students
- Breakfast - $1.70
- Elementary school lunch - $2.70
- Middle school lunch - $2.85
- High school lunch - $2.95
- Milk - $1
Adults
- Breakfast - $2.85
- Lunch - $4.75
View costs of a la carte snacks.
Applying for Free and Reduced Price Meals
Applications for free and reduced-price meals, which impact other services families may need, can be accessed using the links below.
- Free and Reduced Price Meals Online Application
- Solicitud en Línea para Comidas Gratuitas y a Precio Reducido
Menus
PWCS offers breakfast and lunch. View breakfast and lunch menus. Meal prices and nutritional/allergy information are available through the Food and Nutrition website.
How to Pay for Meals
Funding student meal accounts can be done in several ways. You can send a check in to the school, fund your student's account online via MySchoolBucks, or your student can pay cash. Read about how to add funds to a student's meal account.
Student Health Information and Medical Forms
The Student Health Services website has important resources and information related to:
- Immunization requirements
- Medications at school
- Required health and medical forms
- Regulations and fact sheets
- When students should stay home due to illness
Student Health Services webpage
*Please refer to Regulation 757-2 and Regulation 757-5 for more information regarding epinephrine auto-injectors and asthma inhalers.
Teacher Assignments and Class Schedules
- Elementary teacher assignments will be available in ParentVUE and StudentVUE on Sunday, August 10, 2025
- Secondary class schedules, including K-8 and traditional schools, will be available in ParentVUE and StudentVUE on Wednesday, August 13, 2025
School Supplies Information
Looking for your student’s school supply list? Please check your student’s school website directly for the most accurate and updated information. View a list of all PWCS schools.
Virginia’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is a great time to save! This year, it runs from Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3, 2025, and includes school supplies, clothing, and footwear. Learn more about the back-to-school sales tax holiday.
ParentVUE Information
How to Access ParentVUE
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ParentVUE?
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ParentVUE is a tool that allows parents and guardians access to their students' grades, attendance information, and more. Parents and guardians can submit updates to contact information, check attendance, and submit course requests during scheduling windows in ParentVUE
- How do I get a ParentVUE account?
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Parents must apply for a ParentVUE account using an activation code that is sent via email to their email account on record with the school. When creating the account, parents will choose their own username and password and can manage this password using the More Options/Forgot Password from the ParentVUE login page.
- How do I access ParentVUE?
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ParentVUE can be accessed via a web browser or via an app for your phone or tablet available in the App Store and Google Play.
- Who can I contact for help or support?
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- If you are trying to create your account and cannot locate your activation code and need assistance with obtaining a new one, please contact your school.
- If you have an account already but have forgotten your password, you can create a new one by clicking on More Options/Forgot Password from the ParentVUE login page.
Canvas Information
- What is Canvas?
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Canvas is PWCS' learning management system for all students.
- How Can I Obtain a Canvas Observer Account?
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Parents and guardians will have a Canvas account linked to their student, or multiple students, giving them access to course data, student grades, assignments, events and course interactions. To create a parent/guardian account (referred to as an Observer account), you need a pairing code for your student.
Information on obtaining pairing codes and creating a Canvas Observer role account can be found on the PWCS Canvas & Zoom webpage.
Once your account is created, additional pairing codes for other students can be added to your account so you may access the Canvas classrooms for all of your students from a single Canvas Observer account.
- How Do I Get Technical Support for Canvas?
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If parents or students are having issues with Canvas, please contact your school or teachers for support and troubleshooting.
Staying Connected
Parents and guardians of students and employees of Prince William County Public Schools are automatically enrolled in the PWCS notification service for text and email messages. PWCS central office and schools use this system to communicate delayed opening and school-closing information, emergency messages, and to send attendance, meal account balance, and school-based outreach messages. Please don't unsubscribe or block us to ensure you receive timely information from your student's school.
If you are not receiving emails from your school or PWCS, please contact your student's school to check if you unintentionally blocked us or unsubscribed.
Follow us on Social Media
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Visit the Staying Connected webpage for additional information about PWCS communication.
Important Policies, Notices, and Documents
Required Notifications and Opt-Out Forms
Attendance Policy
Virginia law requires that all children of compulsory school attendance age attend school each day that school is in session unless otherwise provided for by School Board policy or Virginia law. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that their children attend school regularly. Parents should be aware that attendance officers are authorized to enforce attendance requirements, and to refer students and/or their parents to the courts for legal action, if necessary.
Attendance, Absences, Excuses, and Tardies (Regulation 724-1)
You will be asked to acknowledge you have read the PWCS attendance policy when completing the Back to School Packet.
Code of Behavior
The Code of Behavior includes important information to guide students and parents/guardians toward success in our school division. It is vital for parents and guardians to understand the policies, responsibilities, expectations, and rules summarized and to emphasize their importance to students. With your help, we can ensure a positive and safe learning environment in all our schools.
A parent or guardian for every student must acknowledge his/her awareness of the Code of Behavior content as required by law (Va. Code Section 22.1-279.3). You will be asked to acknowledge that you have read the PWCS Code of Behavior when completing the Back to School Packet in ParentVUE.