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Youngest learners experience successful return to buildings
PWCS has welcomed thousands of pre-K, kindergarten, and first-grade students back to school buildings over the last few weeks. Watch Video
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PWCS will participate in, benefit from compost and organic materials management project
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Six PWCS Schools have been selected to participate in a “Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction” grant-funded project. Read more. |
PWCS-TV programming features original content created by PWCS teachers
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Collaboration and innovation transform learning to meet the ever-changing needs of students and families during this unparalleled school year. Read more. |
PWCS awarded 2020 ISTE Distinguished District Award
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The International Society for Technology in Education (ITSE) has recognized Prince William County Public Schools with the 2020 Distinguished District Award. Read more. |
![The Parent Learning Series will take the place of the annual High School Parent Summit.](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/VAEDUPWCPS/2020/11/3875784/110520-parent-learning-series2-pwcs-banner_original.jpg) The new PWCS Parent Learning Series (PLS), formerly the Parent Summit, will continue helping families learn how to support their students as they navigate high school and beyond. Previous Parent Summit content as well as new sessions will be presented to parents through both live Zoom webinars and recorded on-demand sessions through the Canvas platform.
Upcoming Live Sessions:
![Be informed in case of inclement weather](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/VAEDUPWCPS/2020/12/3918620/110619-snow-day-banner-1_original.jpg) When bad weather occurs, it may be necessary for PWCS to cancel, delay, or close schools early. The safety of our students and staff is our number one priority when making decisions.
Note: Code Red Days may still occur this year.
Review Weather Cancellation Procedures
!["Health and Safety for All” email monitoring system has launched](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/VAEDUPWCPS/2020/11/3870852/111320-health-safety-banner_original.png) Email your health and safety questions
Submit questions or concerns about the implementation of the PWCS Health Plan and other health mitigation strategies in school buildings, 24 hours a day, by sending an email to healthandsafety@pwcs.edu. This email is monitored by staff members poised to provide an answer. If a concern is shared about a specific school, a staff member will reach out to the building principal for more information.
COVIDWISE mobile app
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has launched COVIDWISE — Virginia’s official COVID-19 exposure notification mobile app.
Download the COVIDWISE app on your iPhone or Android and follow the app instructions to turn on your Exposure Notifications. COVIDWISE uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to quickly notify users who are likely to have been exposed so they can reduce the risk of infection to friends and family and help Virginia stop the spread.
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Stay up to date on health metrics in the region and in PWCS. The COVID-19 Dashboard provides the latest information on reported cases, transmission rates in the area, as well as "CDC Indicators for Dynamic School Decision-Making." |
Announcements
Reminder to complete survey on PWCS search for new superintendent
Prince William County Government is offering free COVID-19 testing
Parent Resource Center December Workshop
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Understanding Special Education
Session 3: Parents as Partners in the IEP Process
December 15, 2020, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Zoom
Dispute Resolution in Special Education Participants will become familiar with informal and formal special education dispute resolution options available when there is disagreement with the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of a child; and/or the provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
Zoom registration for December 15 session
Need accommodations for the session?
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PWCS first-graders return to in-person learning
![What a great first day in school for first graders!](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/VAEDUPWCPS/2020/12/3921164/fdfg-thumbnail-600x440-with-play-button_original.jpg) Watch video about first day of in-person learning for approximately 3000 first-graders.
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