October 8, 2021 - Vol. 4, No. 16
Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates Gainesville High School, recognizes contributions of Officer Ashley M. Guindon, Lillian M. Orlich
PWCS commemorated the opening of Gainesville High School, the Division's 13th high school, on Thursday, September 30, 2021, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by students, staff, School Board members and other elected officials.
In addition to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the school’s Student Services Center was dedicated to long-time teacher and school counselor, Lillian M. Orlich, and the school’s Library Media Center was dedicated to the late Prince William County Police Officer Ashley M. Guindon.
This ad supports SPARK, the Education Foundation for PWCS.
Students, staff across PWCS are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Bachata, salsa, pasacalle dance styles offer students at Marumsco Hills, Mary Williams Elementary Schools an opportunity to learn about Hispanic cultures
ESOL teacher highlights her native country in Hispanic Heritage lesson
After teaching English for 21 years in Colombia, South America, Diana Cajamarca decided to apply to become a Participate Teacher. The international program partners teachers from all over the world with schools in various countries. Cajamarca came to PWCS as an elementary English to speakers of other languages (ESOL) teacher. The School Division’s approach to incorporating lessons about diversity and various heritages into curriculum appealed to Cajamarca and became a reason for her to continue teaching in PWCS. In her fourth grade ESOL classes at Kyle Wilson Elementary School, she enjoys sharing her Hispanic Heritage and teaching students about Colombia.
PWCS names Dr. Andrew M. Jacks principal of The Nokesville School
PWCS has named Dr. Andrew M. Jacks, as the principal of The Nokesville School. Dr. Jacks served as principal of Ashland Elementary School for more than a decade. Read more.
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Technology grant from Toshiba adds momentum to physics lessons at Unity Reed High School
A grant from Toshiba will help Unity Reed High School students learn how physics moves the world around us. Read more.
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PWCS names Chief Equity Officer
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Prince William County Public Schools has appointed Dr. Lucretia N. Brown as Chief Equity Officer. Read more.
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Announcements
Share your input for the 2022-23 school calendar
Specialty Programs General Information Sessions will be held virtually as follows:
Impact Aid Surveys to be distributed soon
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Parents and guardians, be on the lookout for important information from PWCS on the School Year 2022 Impact Aid Student-Parent Survey. Impact Aid survey links will be distributed via email, and parents will be asked to submit electronically via a new and improved process. This federal program provides PWCS with significant funding. All parents and guardians who are military-connected or work on federal property are encouraged to complete an Impact Aid survey for each PWCS student in their household.
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Evaluation and selection of instructional materials
PWCS Regulation 653-1 establishes responsibilities, procedures, and methods of the evaluation and selection of instructional materials. PWCS seeks to provide instructional materials that support the total educational program and reflect the principles of intellectual freedom and the students’ right to information. The regulation provides the review procedure for sensitive and controversial instructional materials.
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Building a positive and welcoming culture for all is a priority at PWCS. Educators are encouraged to participate in activities and programs that educate students and families about ways to practice positive conflict resolution and acceptance of others. Visit the PWCS National Bullying Prevention Month webpage for resources.
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