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January 12, 2023 - Vol. 5, No. 21

Parents expand their language skills through free English classes at Bennett Elementary School 

Bennett Elementary School’s Parent Liaison Dena Hammad is 100% dedicated not only to her students but to their families as well. That’s why she decided to serve the needs of her community by offering English classes to parents after school. Read More >>

This ad supports SPARK, the Education Foundation for PWCS.

News and Announcements

Winners chosen in 2023 “Off the Wall” Art Awards   Congratulations to the student artists from PWCS high schools who were selected as top winners for their pieces featured in the 19th Off the Wall art exhibit. Read More >>        Watch Video >>

PWCS recognized with Meritorious Budget Award  The Association of School Business Officials International has awarded Prince William County Public Schools with the Meritorious Budget Award for the 2022-23 fiscal year. Read More >>

Children who do not show up for school regularly miss out on fundamental reading and math skills and the chance to build good attendance habits that will carry them through college and careers. Studies have shown that students who are chronically absent beginning in kindergarten and as early as prekindergarten were far less likely to read proficiently by the end of third grade.  When the problem persists for over a year, it can increase the prediction of lower test scores, poor attendance and retention in later grades.  

January dates to note include upcoming holiday, other schedule modifications

• Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 16 (Schools and Offices Closed);  • Elementary School Half-Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences on Friday, January 27 (Elementary school students will have an early dismissal.) View the Half-Day Bell Schedule); and   • Teacher Workday on Monday, January 30 (No School for All Students.) View full 2022-23 School Calendar

Reminders

• Specialty Program applications for the 2023-24 school year are due February 1.
• Register for the virtual Family Engagement session Understanding Mental Health provided by National Alliance Of Mental Illness on Tuesday, January 24.
• Mark your calendar to tune in and vote for your favorite PWCS student orator at the January 16 MLK Oratorical Contest.

School Board member Lillie Jessie joins Kerrydale Elementary to celebrate their National ESEA Distinguished School Award

Lillie Jessie, school board representative for the Occoquan District, visited Kerrydale Elementary School to celebrate the school receiving the National ESEA Distinguished School Award. This award recognizes Kerrydale Elementary for the success they have made in closing the achievement gaps between student groups. Jessie thanked the staff for their dedication to their students and presented staff members with a special token of appreciation.