November 18, 2021 - Vol. 4, No. 22
Career and Technical Education courses can jump-start careers for PWCS graduates
November is National Apprenticeship Month. Through public and private partnerships, area businesses offer apprenticeships to PWCS students enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, including auto technology at C.D. Hylton High School and the plumbing program at Gar-Field High School.
This ad supports SPARK, the Education Foundation for PWCS.
Good News
PWCS' resident ninja competes on American Ninja Warrior Junior
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Gabriel Holder, fifth grade student at River Oaks Elementary School, was one of 96 individuals selected from a pool of over 12,000 applicants to compete on season three of American Ninja Warrior Junior. Read More.
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Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School students launch outdoor recycling program
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Students in the Healthy Environments Advance Life (HEAL) program at Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School created and implemented an outdoor recycling program at their school. Read more or watch video.
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Multicultural book room facilities reading clubs at Hampton Middle School
Students and teachers at Hampton Middle School are enjoying a collection of multicultural books, thanks to Title I teacher, Prudence Jarvis. In the multicultural book room, teachers can find stories for book club or independent reading that reflect the students in their classroom.
Math Quest proves that teamwork is the best equation for success
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Middle school students from across PWCS participated in Math Quest where they solved a variety of math problems both individually and in groups. Congratulations to all winners. Read More.
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PWCS earns highest honor in financial reporting
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For the 18th consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to PWCS. Read More.
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Announcements
Parents of 7th and 12th grade students — Review the deadline to meet new immunization requirements
Substitute educators fill a vital role in PWCS — Apply today
Substitute Educator's Day on November 19 recognizes those who temporarily take the place of regular classroom teachers. PWCS proudly honors these educators who play an essential role in the success of the School Division.
Meet two of our own substitute educators, Stephanie Martinez and Brendan Horgas. Take a look at their day at Minnieville Elementary School and hear about the benefits of being a substitute in PWCS.
Apply to be a substitute in PWCS.
IT scheduled maintenance this Sunday
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Routine maintenance will be performed on the Hub on Sunday, November 21. The Hub, ParentVUE, and StudentVUE are expected to be unavailable between 2 and 5 p.m.
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School Board approves school calendar for 2022-23; includes two-week winter break and holidays to reflect PWCS diversity
PWCS high school students to serve on the Human Rights Student Leadership Council
School Age Child Care (SACC) program open to all PWCS families during Winter Break, registration open through December 15
Parents as Educational Partners at Yorkshire Elementary School inspires three parents to become PWCS employees
As we near the close of Family Engagement in Schools Month, learn more about three Yorkshire Elementary School parents who participated in the Parents as Educational Partners (PEP) program and later became PWCS employees. The PEP program develops that interest in parents to be more involved in their students' education.
"The PEP program is important because it gives you the tools to keep going and achieve your goals," said Rosa Sandoval, a Yorkshire Elementary parent, PEP program participant, and now PWCS preschool teacher's assistant.
All PWCS schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, November 24 through Friday, November 26. Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!
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