PWCS Firefighting Program trains future first responders
Firefighting is one of the School Division’s newest Career and Technical Education (CTE) course offerings. The program is hosted at Unity Reed High School and allows students to earn Firefighter I and II certifications.
“The Firefighting program is a demanding and challenging hands-on class that will open up new career opportunities to our students," shared Supervisor of Career and Technical Education Doug Wright.
PWCS partners with the Prince William County Fire and Rescue System (PWC FRS) allowing students to learn from professionals and use the latest state-of-the-art equipment and experience the “real world” of firefighting science at the Prince William County Public Safety Training Center in Nokesville.
PWC FRS Lieutenant Estee Warring is the fire cadet program coordinator. Warring was hired by the PWC FRS in 2008 and has served on both a fire engine and medic unit.
“I really thought I was the perfect fit to coordinate the program and teach the students because I can relate to them obtaining this kind of certification while in high school at the same time,” Warring explained.
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 PWCS shares reminder regarding hybrid in-person start dates
As a reminder, on January 12, the School Board approved an updated plan for the in-person return dates for all fourth – 12th grade students (whose parents/guardians have chosen for them to return in-person). If a student has opted to remain virtual-only, they will continue to remain virtual. Should a parent/guardian wish to change from in-person to virtual, please contact your school directly to make the change.
Read more about the in-person return plan for grades 4-12
2021 MLK Youth Oratorical Program celebrates 31st year of recognizing talented young orators and the first in a virtual format
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Choir performances and impassioned speeches by talented PWCS students marked the 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Oratorical Competition and Program held virtually on January 18, 2021. Read more. |
Saunders Middle School hosts “Let’s Talk”
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Knowing students miss socializing with their peers and teachers are looking for ways to connect and build relationships with their students, Saunders Middle School has developed "Let's Talk," a weekly, virtual exchange for students and staff. Read more.
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Patriot High School senior Kyle Thaller is putting a global perspective on civil service
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Kyle Thaller, a senior at Patriot High School, is working to better the lives of those in South Sudan, assisting with government development and peace-keeping efforts, and spearheading an important health initiative. Read more. |
Ashland Elementary School’s SOAR values are at the core of virtual learning
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Ashland Elementary School teachers and staff have found new ways to reward and recognize their virtual students for modeling the school's motto "Together, we SOAR higher." Read more.
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 Grant award will help support this year's Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Thank you to the Society for Science & the Public for a grant award of $5,000 to the Office of Student Learning, Science in support of the 2021 Prince William-Manassas Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Through the Affiliated Fair Emergency Need and COVID-19 Transition Fund, PWCS will be able to address the changes in operations brought on by COVID-19 to support and recognize the area's young scientists and their research.
The 2021 Prince-William-Manassas Regional Science Fair will be held virtually and will run March 13-20.
 Safe Schools Advisory Council hosts webinar on Thursday, February 4
Join the conversation around social media and its impact on today's “instant generation.” Topics will focus on the social media's influence on our youth, how to develop healthy digital habits, protecting the digital reputations of our youth, and building positive relationships online.
The webinar will be an hour long with 30 minutes of questions and answers. Limited to 500 participants.
Register for the February 4 webinar
Announcements
COVID-19 vaccine distribution information for PWCS staff
School Board to meet Wednesday, January 27, at 6 p.m.
Nominations for Osbourn Park High School Athletic Hall of Fame are open
Note: Grocery kit distribution now on Mondays only
Art lessons at Hampton Middle School are designed to engage students virtually
 Creative endeavors provide an outlet when times are tough. Hampton Middle School art teacher Cathy Sides is keeping the arts going for her students through virtual lessons that inspire and engage.
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