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April 27, 2023 - Vol. 5, No. 35
 Saluting our young heroes during the Month of the Military Child
Parades, PurpleUp! celebrations, and special military visitors — schools across PWCS showcased their gratitude for our military-connected students and their families during the Month of the Military Child. PWCS is proud to celebrate and honor all of the military-connected students in our division!
➡ Learn how PWCS supports our military families
Springwoods Elementary School marked the Month of the Military Child with a parade to honor the military-connected students for the sacrifices they make. These students are often faced with parent deployment and frequent relocation. This parade celebrates their resiliency and strength. Watch Video >>
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Battle of the Books tests students' knowledge of literature
The annual book-based quiz game had 34 teams from PWCS elementary schools competing head to head. See who was crowned champion of the 11th annual Battle of the Books. Read More >>
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PWCS leaders recognized for supporting students
Edu-Futuro awards Associate Superintendent of High Schools William Bixby and Freedom High School Principal Chevelli Smith in recognition of support shown to immigrant and underserved youth and families.
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Signal Hill Elementary School fifth grade student is both entrepreneur and author
True Eden Sneed, fifth grade student at Signal Hill Elementary School, is CEO of a beauty business owned and operated by her family of siblings and sibling-cousins. She also co-authored a book with her mother about following your dreams. Read More >>
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Patriot High School graduate selected for prestigious UVA Board of Visitors student member position
The University of Virginia's (UVA) governing body has selected Lillian Rojas, Patriot High School 2020 graduate, as the next student member for the UVA Board of Visitors. Read More >>
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U.S. Secretary of Education names Freedom High School a 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School
Freedom High School is one of only two schools in Virginia and 26 schools in the nation receiving this award that recognizes the school's successful sustainability efforts. Read More >>
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Hands-on STEM experiences at River Oaks Elementary School enhance student learning
Since its inception in 2019, PWCS students have benefited from the AWS Think Big Space at River Oaks Elementary School, taking part in STEM lessons that they may not otherwise receive on a daily basis. AWS recently presented the school with a check for $20,000, a new book vending machine for students, and additional funds for each classroom teacher. Watch Video >>
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Students at The Governor’s School @ Innovation Park develop safer mask for firefighters
"The All Clear," is an enhanced mask for firefighters developed by Mikayla Carter and Drew Jensen, students at The Governor's School @ Innovation Park. While brainstorming project ideas for their innovations class, the students' research led them to review the causes of firefighter casualties with the hope of creating a product to improve safety. Watch Video>>
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 How PWCS is preparing students for college and career readiness
Part of preparing students for college and career readiness includes the self-discovery process, career exploration, and post-high school planning.
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Self-discovery fosters self-awareness, and students learn about themselves and identify their values, likes and dislikes, interpersonal skills, technical skills and more.
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Career exploration is designed to help students make connections between academics and their future, including the world of work with the goal of having a stronger sense of self and self-knowledge.
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Post-high school planning is the process that includes partnerships between the school, community, family, and student to create a meaningful individualized plan which aligns with the student's goals. This reflects their self-discovery, career explorations, and the associated education or training needed after high school.
Visit the College & Career Readiness page for more information.
Freedom High School earns national recognition for supporting post-secondary success
Freedom High School is among only 23 high schools selected by the American College Application Campaign to receive the School of Excellence Award for its efforts to assist high school seniors as they navigate the college application and the admission process. The award is presented to schools that support efforts to increase the number of high school seniors, including those who are systemically underserved, in applying to college. Read More >>
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Announcements
Board of County Supervisors approves PWCS FY24 budget; funds critical needs for PWCS students and staff, and supports resources to meet Strategic Plan goals.
Come to the PWCS Secondary All-County Fine Arts Festival at the Kelly Leadership Center this Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Register for the Family Engagement Webinar: Student Health & Well-Being: The Trends and Effects of Substance Use in Adolescents, 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2
Learn about Discovery Summer Program offerings in PWCS including enrichment opportunities for students in STEM, Arts, and more.
PWCS has contracted with security company to provide additional security officers
Prince William County School Board Potomac magisterial district representative salutes the military
Prince William County Public Schools Potomac District School Board Representative Justin David Wilk shares his efforts to ensure support is in place for military families and students in his district and throughout the division. His commitment to military families comes from the dedication and commitment he observed from his own family who served.
Wilk recently stopped by a “Muffins with the Military” event at Ashland Elementary School to talk with military families and to show his appreciation for their service.
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