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February 16, 2023 - Vol. 5, No. 26
 PWCS students and staff show they have heart
February is American Heart Month. What better way to learn about the importance of heart health than from two PWCS students who are also heart warriors?
Both Chace, a third grader at Triangle Elementary School, and Brady, a second grader at Victory Elementary School, were born with heart conditions that required surgery shortly after birth. Despite their ages, they are well-versed in what they experienced as babies and the importance of heart health.
Students with "special hearts" at Bristow Run Elementary School inspire others during American Heart Month.
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 This ad supports SPARK, the Education Foundation for PWCS.
Osbourn Park High School orchestra students perform for U.S. Secretary of Education and other officials
A performance before national officials gave Osbourn Park High School orchestral students a unique opportunity for connection and engagement.
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Woodbridge Middle School students become paleontologists during science activity
Seventh graders in Christina Hepp's life science class at Woodbridge Middle studied real fossils without leaving their classroom.
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It's Random Acts of Kindness Week in PWCS — Whether random or unexpected, acts of kindness were plentiful in schools across the division.
At Battlefield High School, students spread positivity through a “take a note, leave a note” style wall.
Peer Leaders at Benton Middle School assembled 652 kindness grams that were delivered throughout the school.
Whether they’re transitioning between classes or playing at recess, Kyle Wilson Elementary School students and staff will always know that they are loved, thanks to a mural created by Art Teacher Alyssa Tice and her students.
Osbourn Park High School administrators shared the love on Valentine’s Day by wheeling around the Treat Trolley for staff to get some free sweets.
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Students in the Spirit Club at Potomac Shores Middle School created gifts bags, and the Future Leaders Squad delivered them to their school bus drivers.
Students at Potomac View Elementary School put the “I” in kindness and shared acts of kindness throughout the week.
The School Counseling team at Rippon Middle School provided free kindness cards to students, who in turn passed the message to a friend, teacher, or family member.
In a classroom counseling lesson, kindergarten students at River Oaks Elementary School read “Jelly Donut Difference” and learned the difference between words and acts of kindness then colored their own.
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Students in Patriot High School’s transitional work skills and EMPLOY program created goodie baskets and made t-shirts to distribute to randomly selected teachers and staff. Their kindness was met with smiles and hugs throughout the school.
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Reminder: Schools and offices are closed this Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents' Day. |
Attend an upcoming safety and security community meeting to learn about the school division's comprehensive approach to “deter, detect, and defend,” including the use of new preventative technology.
PWCS Family Engagement Series offers resources for families to assist with their students’ success.
Register for Parents as Partners: Building Bridges Between Home, School, and Community conference on Saturday, February 25.
School Resource Officers serve and protect while building positive relationships with students
 PWCS recognized National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day this week. SROs serve as an important bridge between our students, law enforcement, and our community. They protect our schools, help provide a safe environment for our staff and students, and are role models who build meaningful connections with students.
Learn more about Master Police Officer Tonya Reimard, the SRO serving Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School. We thank her and all of our dedicated SROs from the Prince William County Police Department who are helping keep schools safe across the division.
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