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September 22, 2022 - Vol. 5, No. 8
 Saluting our school security officers in PWCS
During National Security Officer Appreciation Week (September 18-24), PWCS extends its appreciation to our school safety and security staff for ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and community
Battlefield High School's John Zook is one of our dedicated security officers. He begins his day much like any other school staff member would — greeting students as they arrive. It’s this simple gesture that helps Zook, as he is affectionately called, become familiar to students who entrust him with their safety and security each day. Learn more about the role of a security officer and the many ways John Zook, like his fellow colleagues, work to protect and ensure safe school environments.
 This ad supports SPARK, the Education Foundation for PWCS.
Patriot High School students win national award for service project
A project to provide foster children with "Comfort Cases" filled with personal care items garnered Patriot High School's Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America club the "Stand Up" award. Read more. >>
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Prince William County students named 2023 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Congratulations to Shiv Mylavarapu and Humzah Shakih, seniors at Osbourn Park High School, for being named 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists. Read More >>
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Benton and Hampton Middle School students attend National Book Festival
A weekend trip to the Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., gave students from Benton and Hampton Middle Schools the opportunity to hear from published authors. Read More >>
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Meet the new principal at C.D. Hylton High School
 Cassandra Crawford, once a teacher at C.D. Hylton High School, returns now as principal.
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... and the new principal at Freedom High School
 Chevelli Smith, an assistant principal at Gar-Field High School, takes the helm at Freedom High School.
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Girls’ Tech Day is on October 1 - Registration closes Friday, September 23! |
Amazon Web Services (AWS), in collaboration with SPARK, the education foundation for PWCS, is excited to bring Girls’ Tech Day to Northern Virginia. PWCS middle school and high school students are invited to participate. This event is free to all participants.
Saturday, October 1, 2022
9 a.m.– 1 p.m. (Registration check-in begins at 8 a.m.)
The Hylton Center for Performing Arts
10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA
Visit the AWS Girls' Tech Day page for the agenda and more information about the event.
To register, complete the AWS Girls’ Tech Day registration form.
Parents or guardians should read the AWS Terms and Conditions (download) prior to the day of the event.
Join the PWCS Parent Resource Center for "A Parent's Guide To Section 504 In Public Schools"
On Tuesday, October 4, the Parent Resource Center is holding two virtual sessions of "A Parent's Guide to Section 504 in Public Schools." As a recipient of federal funds, public schools are required to provide equal access to educational programs, services, and activities to students with disabilities. This session will review the definition of a disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and how it differs from disabilities as defined under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Parents will also learn about the provisions and protections afforded to individuals who qualify as students with a disability under this federal civil rights law.
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Mark your calendars — the first annual PWCS Wellness Fair is October 1
Saturday, October 1, 2022
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Potomac Shores Middle School
In partnership with Kaiser Permanente and local businesses, we invite you to attend this day filled with wellness, fitness, mental health resources, and more!
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Schools celebrate International Peace Day with pinwheels
 To celebrate International Peace Day, observed annually on September 21, students at Chris Yung and Rosa Park Elementary Schools participated in “pinwheels for peace,” combining lessons in literacy and art.
Students created pinwheels of all shapes and sizes, which they decorated in their own unique style and included a written message of peace.
Pinwheels for Peace is an art project started in 2005 by two art teachers in Florida as a way for students to express their feelings about what's going on in the world and in their lives.
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