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June 9, 2022 - Vol. 4, No. 46

Graduation walks are a favorite tradition for seniors, their parents, staff and younger students

Over the past few weeks, many in the Class of 2022 took one last walk down the halls of the 
PWCS elementary schools where their stories began. Soon-to-be graduates, donned in their caps and gowns, were greeted with cheers from students and teachers who lined the decorated hallways. These "Walks of Honor" celebrate our graduates and inspire our younger students on their own journeys to graduation day.  

Look for more pictures from this year's graduation walks on PWCS Facebook and PWCS Twitter.

This ad supports SPARK, the Education Foundation for PWCS.

PWCS celebrates graduates entering the workforce and the military 

Good News

Jenkins Elementary School mentorship program teaches students crucial skills in financial literacy 

John D. Jenkins Elementary School students are better equipped to manage money responsibly thanks to the Leader-in-Me-Leadership Financial Literacy program. Read more.

PWCS receives grant to fund environmental literacy plan 

PWCS is the recipient of a three-year National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Bay Watershed Education and Training grant that will help develop environmentally literate graduates. Read more.

Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School students collaborate to create symphony orchestra masterpiece 

When Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School Junior Ella Levri first wrote the song “Rescue” in eighth grade, she never imagined it would become a symphony orchestra piece. But thanks to her fellow classmate Cliff Hernandez, who arranged the song by ear for more than 90 instruments, that’s exactly what it has become. The Colgan Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Ben Bernstein played the song which debuted at Colgan High School’s spring concert.  

Mentor program at King Elementary School teaches life skills and empowers students

At King Elementary School, the Young Men and Women of Distinction is a mentor program designed to prepare students to become successful, productive adults. Read more.

Announcements

It’s getting hot outside — Come cool off at the PWCS Aquatics Center! This summer, the PWCS Aquatics Center is offering half-day water camps, full-day Jr. lifeguard camps, and our most popular - swimming lessons! Enroll now. More information on camps More information on lessons

Volunteers are Needed for iCanSwim program at the PWCS Aquatic Center

From June 20 to June 24, 2022, Evan's Voice Community Center will be sponsoring the iCan Swim program at the PWCS Aquatics Center. This program is designed to help individuals with disabilities, especially children, achieve their aquatic goals and learn valuable water safety skills during the weeklong program. Volunteers, age 15 and older, are needed to assist the participants during their lessons. 

Summer Food Service Program locations and times now available

PWCS will be providing 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

PWCS is hiring school bus drivers, food services associates, custodians, and more. Attend an upcoming job fair  on June 16 or June 27 to learn more and apply.

View dismissal schedule for the last school day, Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

Register for school age child care through Alphabest for the 2022-23 school year.

The School Board will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15.

Get to know Todd Robbins — the PWCS Teacher of the Year

Todd Robbins, Spanish/world languages teacher at Osbourn Park High School, is the 2021-22 Prince William County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. He is currently serving in his 16th year at Osbourn Park High.

Robbins connects with students in the classroom by sharing the story of how his love for Spanish began. After completing his undergraduate studies, he joined the U.S. Peace Corps and served two years in Guatemala. It was there that he learned Spanish and fell in love with Latin American culture. Robbins takes part in activities outside of the classroom, serving as a disc jockey at several school events.