Graduation ceremonies will be in person for Class of 2021
PWCS is excited to share that commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2021 will be held in person. Seating and tickets will be limited in order to comply with the Governor’s mandates and allow for physical distancing. Read more.
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Building towers in person, building bridges virtually, at Potomac View Elementary School
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A creative STEM lesson at Potomac View Elementary School serves as an example of concurrent teaching and takes advantage of the ability students have to work together virtually and in person. Read more.
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Celebrating meaningful moments and little victories at Parkside Middle School
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Parkside Middle School Counselor Caroline Young’s request to teachers for fun stories or positive highlights received so many responses that she created a “‘brag board." Read more.
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Outstanding showing for student scientists at state science fair
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Congratulations to the PWCS students who made an outstanding showing at the 2021 Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair, held virtually on Saturday, April 10. Read more. |
Mary Williams Elementary School art teacher wins top award in state exhibit
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“The Train Ride Home,” a painting by Beryl Jazvic, art teacher at Mary Williams Elementary School, was selected for the “Best in Show” award at the Statewide “Virginia is for Artists” exhibition. Read more.
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Rosa Parks Elementary School student speaks with famous archeologist on children's edition of NBC Nightly News
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Owen Beckstrand, a fourth-grade student at Rosa Parks Elementary School, channeled his interest about ancient civilizations into an opportunity to talk with an archaeologist on TV news. Read more. |
 PWCS is pleased to offer a variety of academic and enrichment programs for students at all grade levels this summer. All PWCS Summer School program students will participate in-person, five days a week. A virtual option is available for most academic programs.
Families of K-8 students will be contacted by their schools directly about offerings and qualifications for summer school. High school students should speak with their school counselors about options for enrichment and earning credit(s) over the summer.
All K-12 academic programs offer tuition assistance. Contact your child’s school for further information.
Look for additional information from your child’s school regarding school-based opportunities for summer learning and enrichment.
Visit the Summer School webpage for details about all Division-wide planned summer programs and to register.
 Show your support for military-connected students on April 21, Purple Up! Day, and all during spirit week
With more than 1.2 million school-aged military children, Month of the Military Child has been observed in schools during April since 1986. PWCS follows the VDOE's observance of Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 21, and has planned a variety of spirit week celebrations for the week of April 19-23 that students and staff can join, whether in-person or virtually.
Use #PurpleUpPWCS to share photos and follow PWCS Military Student Support on Twitter and Facebook using @PWCSMilKids.
Monday, April 19: Military Branch Monday (wear something to support your favorite branch of service)
Tuesday, April 20: Uniquely You (show us your own personal style)
Wednesday, April 21: Purple Up Day! (wear purple to show support for military-connected children)
Thursday, April 22: Stars and Stripes (wear red, white, and blue)
Friday, April 23: Friends and Family Friday (show us who sticks with you through it all)
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Join PWCS in special activities during the month of April to observe Child Abuse Prevention Month
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Prince William County Public Schools is dedicated to the safety and protection of our students and would like to highlight some special activities during the month of April in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Read more. |
PWCS has announced appointments of principals and assistant principals for the 2021 Summer School session
Find great deals on surplus inventory, check the PWCS online auction site
Summer job opportunities for students with Prince William County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
School Board to hold public meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 2021
 Preregister for the COVID-19 vaccination at the Vaccinate Virginia website and get resources and answers to all your questions.
Join in Earth Week activities April 19-23
 April 22, 2021, is the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day. Credited with launching the modern environmental movement, Earth Day is now the planet’s largest civic event.
The PWCS community is encouraged to celebrate Earth Week by participating in at least one activity per day, whether at home or school, virtual or in-person. The Earth Week Activities Calendar is available to download on the PWCS Energy and Sustainability website.
Share your activities by posting action pictures and videos to social media. On your Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter posts, tag or mention your school, @PWCSNews, and @PWCSEnergyTeam, and be sure to include #PWCSEarthWeek.
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