 And so it goes—the PWCS Class of 2021 is off to the next chapter!
Congratulations to all of our PWCS graduates whose ceremonies were held over the last week. Click on the school names below to see highlights from the commencement events. Look for more information this summer on watching the ceremonies in their entirety.
This ad supports SPARK, the Education Foundation for PWCS.
 PWCS is a recipient of the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief ("ARP ESSER") Fund, under section 2001 of the American Rescue Plan ("ARP") Act of 2021. Read more.
There are several ways to contribute input as PWCS develops a plan for these funds to support students and schools.
1. Complete the ARP ESSER Survey by June 18.
2. Register and speak at the Tuesday, June 15, public meeting
3. Register and speak at the Tuesday, June 22, School Board public hearing
Both meetings will be held at the Kelly Leadership Center and begin at 6 p.m. The meetings will be broadcast via pwcstv.com and locally on Comcast Channel 18 and Verizon FIOS Channel 36.
Freedom High School students get training in draining!
Tim Hughs, an environmental engineer with Prince William County Public Works, teamed up with Dr. Jessica Doiron, a biology teacher at Freedom High School, to show students how stormwater drains from the school’s parking lots, down to a drainage pond, out to the Potomac River, and ultimately as far as the Atlantic Ocean.The lesson also included hands-on learning opportunities as students took water samples from the pond to test the pH, temperature, and other forms of water quality.
Prince William County student awarded National Merit Scholarship
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The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) named Patriot High School graduate, Abigail Lacuesta, a 2021 National Merit Northrop Grumman Scholarship winner. Read more |
Amazon delivers lesson on Big Data to John D. Jenkins Elementary School students
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The final segment in a career series for kindergartners at John D. Jenkins Elementary School featured Amazon Web Services employee Andrew Fuller, who introduced students to data centers and his job as a data technician. Read more and watch video.
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2021 graduate Gabrielle Carter was part of a national summit student panel on student mental wellness
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Gabrielle Carter, a 2021 graduate of Osbourn Park High School who also attended the Governor’s School @ Innovation Park, participated as one of five students on a national student panel about student mental health and wellness in schools. Read more.
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Virginia Science Education Leadership Association elects Julia Renberg as president
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The Virginia Science Education Leadership Association has elected Julia Renberg, supervisor of science and family life education for Prince William County Public Schools, as its next president. Read more. |
Family and consumer science students at Forest Park High School serve those in need
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Students in Susan Gonzalez’s family and consumer science (FACS) and nutrition courses at Forest Park High School used the knowledge and skills they’ve learned in class to make blankets and snacks for those in need in the local community. Read more and watch video. |
Osbourn Park High School announces inductees into inaugural athletic hall of fame
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The 2021 Osbourn Park Athletic Hall of Fame inductees include athletes, coaches, and contributors and have been selected by the Hall of Fame Trustees based on their accomplishments. Read more. |
Dual enrollment program positions PWCS students to be ahead of the game
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The PWCS dual enrollment program affords students like Daria Kot, 2021 graduate of Battlefield High School, the opportunity to complete high school with college credits under their belt. Read more and watch video. |
Meet George Wright - Principal of Fitzgerald Elementary School
 The Fitzgerald Elementary community welcomed their new principal, George Wright, this past May. Principal Wright looks forward to “Lighting the Way to the Future” as leader of the Fitzgerald family.
“I am honored to serve and work with the students, families, and staff of the Fitzgerald community! We can expect to experience great things together in the future,” shares Wright.
Obey school flashing yellow lights even during breaks—Summer school will be in session at some locations
The School Board will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16
The state has updated minimum immunization requirements for children, effective July 1, 2021
Summer Food Service Program locations and times now available
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PWCS will provide meals free of charge for all children this summer at designated school sites during select hours. Meals will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.
Full-listing of sites and times here.
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A tribute to Dr. Steve Walts
 As we say goodbye to the 2020-21 school year, we also say farewell to Dr. Steve Walts, Superintendent of Schools, who is retiring effective July 1, 2021. Thank you, Dr. Walts, for 16 years of leadership and dedication to Prince William County Public Schools.
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