Sarah Jagels, a senior at Independence Nontraditional School, was recently selected as one of the closing keynote speakers for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference in Philadelphia on June 23-26, 2019. Read more
Seventh grader Alyssa Kiffer's documentary on desegregation and racial prejudice captures first place at state History Day competition
Alyssa Kiffer, a seventh grader at Benton Middle School, earned first place in the junior individual documentary division at the Virginia State History Day competition. Read more
Counseling programs at Bel Air, Glenkirk, and Gravely Elementary Schools earn RAMP designations
School counselors Rebecca Marshall at Bel Air, Beth Anderson and Janet Pennington at Glenkirk, and Sarah Fullerton and Kimberly Kiser at Gravely Elementary Schools have demonstrated their commitment to best counseling practices, earning recognition from the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) for ensuring their students have the most supportive environment in which to learn. Read more
Retirees thanked for their years of service with ceremony and reception
Members of the School Board and Superintendent Dr. Steven Walts were among the administrators and colleagues congratulating over 250 retirees at a ceremony at Colgan High School on April 29, 2019. Read more
Proud student artists display pieces for visitors at annual Arts Festival
Parents and visitors smiled and snapped pictures of students proudly displaying their incredible works of art at the 2019 PWCS All-County Arts Festival. Read more