Prince William County School Board names LaTanya McDade as new superintendent effective July 1
Join us in welcoming LaTanya D. McDade as the next superintendent of Prince William County Public Schools. The School Board unanimously approved Mrs. McDade as the School Division's new superintendent at a public meeting on March 24. She will replace retiring Superintendent Dr. Steven Walts, effective July 1, 2021. Mrs. McDade has 23 years of experience in Chicago Public Schools, the third largest district in the nation, as a proven leader and passionate advocate for students. Read more.
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 Spring Break observed March 29 through April 2
March 29–April 2 Spring Break for students/teachers
April 1–April 2 All PWCS schools and offices closed
April 5 Teacher Professional Development/Workday — No school for all students
Occoquan Elementary School students celebrate Women’s History Month through music
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From Aretha Franklin to Selena to Lizzo, influential female musicians, composers, and conductors are at the center of music lessons at Occoquan Elementary School in celebration of Women’s History Month. Read more. |
John D. Jenkins Elementary School celebrates Equity in Education Month with guest speaker series
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Throughout March, kindergartners at Jenkins Elementary School heard from guest speakers representing minority groups as a way to highlight equity in education. Read more. |
Kyle Wilson Elementary School celebrates Youth Art Month with artist interview, “March Madness” activity
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Alyssa Tice, art teacher at Kyle Wilson Elementary, led exciting activities for students during Youth Art Month that included a visit with artist Pam Peacock and a March Madness-style activity. Read more. |
Student artists make a splash at the Water Art Invitational
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PWCS student artists received top honors at this year’s Prince William County Service Authority’s Virtual Water Art Invitational. Read more. |
Modern and classic music featured in Music in Our Schools Month activity at Coles Elementary School
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Coles Elementary School celebrated Music in Our Schools Month with a tournament-style activity that had students listen and reflect on eight pieces of music, and move their favorite on to the next round. Read more. |
PWCS business partner, Bookworm Central, helps make teacher’s idea for a diverse book program a reality
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Faith Thompson, first grade teacher at Yorkshire Elementary School, developed a diverse book program for her students that is now in more than 100 classrooms across the Division with help from PWCS business partner, Bookworm Central. Read more and watch video.
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T. Clay Wood Elementary School forms Advisory Board on Race and Equity
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Andrew Buchheit, principal of T. Clay Wood Elementary School, spearheaded his school's Advisory Board on Race and Equity, made of up staff and parents. Read more. |
 PWCS is providing information about Standards of Learning testing and requirements for this school year in a convenient question and answer format.
Take part in the Digital Tools Bootcamp for parents
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Parents are invited to a Digital Bootcamp to learn more about the tools students are using in the classroom. In these one-hour sessions, parents will participate in an interactive overview of applications and programs including, Canvas, Zoom, Nearpod, Flipgrid, Padlet, and Adobe Spark. Visit the Digital Bootcamp webpage for descriptions and registrations links for each session. |
PWCS provides updated guidance on spectators at PWCS events
Rising juniors and seniors: Apply to be a 2021-22 Student Representative to the Prince William County School Board
Apply now for student summer aide positions with PWCS
SACC summer camp enrollment opens April 5
PWCS congratulates employees achieving career milestones
Division's Advisory Committees hold meetings in April 2021
 Apply today to be a substitute teacher in PWCS —Make a difference and make money!
Substitute Teacher: Requires 60+ college credits.($16.01/hour).
Substitute Teacher Assistant: ($14/hour).
Visit the Human Resources webpage for more information on substitute positions.
Music Technology at Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School prepares students for industry success
 March is Music In Our Schools Month in PWCS, but at Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School Center for the Performing Arts, they celebrate music every day. Among the many offerings at the school is music technology, a course that provides students with a combination of technology and performance skills needed to succeed in the music industry.
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