The Scoop! - March 30, 2023

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March 30, 2023 - Vol. 5, No. 32

The gift of music: Occoquan Elementary receives a donation of ukuleles for students

PWCS celebrates Music in Our Schools Month

The gift of music: Occoquan Elementary School receives a donation of ukuleles for students

Music for Life, a community organization that donates instruments as well as music education resources and materials to youth, provided Occoquan Elementary students with ukuleles. The students then learned basic strumming and finger positions courtesy of free music lessons from members of the organization. Watch Video >>

C.D. Hylton High School brings the drama during Theater in Our Schools Month

The Bulldog Players, a new drama club at C.D. Hylton High School, recently held their first performance of one-act plays, and launched a new era of drama productions to come. Plans for performing a musical for next year are already underway. Watch Video >>

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George Mason Ice Hockey team members have a special attendance message for PWCS students

As PWCS graduates, Chandler Lynch and Daniel McCauly know what it takes to be successful in school. And as members of the George Mason ice hockey team, they use a lot of the same skills to be successful on the ice. It all starts by showing up, each and every day.

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Woodbridge High School first year JROTC robotics team wins trip to nationals

Woodbridge JROTC has qualified to compete in the JROTC National Championship in Dallas, Texas from April 17-29 as part of the host VEX Robotics Competition.

PWCS students serving on GMU Youth Research Council develop skills and competencies to use for civic goals

As members of the George Mason University’s Youth Research Council, PWCS high school students identify research problems and offer evidence-based recommendations and solutions for change over the course of an academic school year.

Osbourn Park High School students tell a “Different” story of acceptance

Dyhemia “Dye Dye” Cummings and Lena Gooden, both seniors at Osbourn Park, collaborated on a children’s book featuring a duck and a llama as main characters. Read More >>

Upcoming events and webinars for PWCS Families - Banner

Tuesdays in April - Family Engagement Series

Attend one or more virtual sessions that provide families with resources to assist with their students’ success. Visit the Family Engagement Series webpage for more information and to register >>

Wednesday, April 19 - Class of 2023 Employment Fair

Seniors who have a goal of entering the workforce directly after high school or enrolling in a postsecondary training program are invited to attend the Class of 2023 Employment Fair on April 19 at the Kelly Leadership Center. Businesses and organizations will be on-hand to offer in-person interviewing and screening opportunities to fill available vacancies for graduating seniors. Interested seniors should contact their College & Career Counselor to register and prepare for this event.

PWCS All-County Fine Arts Festival to be held April 15 and April 29

Browse through more than 6,700 pieces of two- and three-dimensional art created by PWCS students at the PWCS All-County Fine Arts Festival on two Saturdays in April at the Kelly Leadership Center

Saturday, April 15 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Elementary School All County Arts Festival
Saturday, April 29 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Secondary Fine Arts Festival (includes traditional, non-traditional, and K-8 schools)

These events are free and open to the public. The Kelly Leadership Center is located at 14715 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA 20112.

2023 PWCS Summer Programs

We are gearing up to be summer strong in PWCS!

Registration for all programs will open April 10 and run until May 26, 2023.

➡ Elementary School - July 10– July 28

➡ Middle School - July 10– July 28

➡ High School - June 26 – August 4

Visit the Summer School webpage for more about offerings and to register on April 10.

Spotlight on College and Career Readiness
Week #1: Academic Career Plan

College and career readiness is comprised of self-discovery, career exploration, and planning. PWCS supports students in developing their Academic Career Plan (ACP), a comprehensive academic, career, and college planning process that provides students with the ability to explore careers, take interest inventories, and develop academic career plans and portfolios from kindergarten through twelfth grade.

PWCS wishes you a great Spring Break!

As a reminder, Spring Break for students and teachers is April 3-7. All PWCS schools and offices will be closed to the public April 3 - 7. Monday, April 10 is a teacher professional development/workday so no school for students. School resumes Tuesday, April 11 for all students. We wish you a restful break.

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of educational programs, services, and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. 

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