May 11, 2023 - Vol. 5, No. 37
 And the winners are... Introducing this year's PWCS Outstanding Educators
Congratulations to these exemplary educators and administrators.
Novice Teacher of the Year for grades Pre-K-5
Morgan McCole, Occoquan Elementary School
Novice Teacher of the Year for grades 6-12
Emily Sayer, Unity Braxton Middle School
Teacher of the Year for grades Pre-K-5
Laura Kerbaugh, Pattie Elementary School
Teacher of the Year for grades 6-12
Charlotte Frame, Patriot High School
Principal of the Year for grades Pre-K-5
Kathryn Forgas, Coles Elementary School
Principal of the Year for grades 6-12
Lisamarie Kane, Osbourn Park High School
It was a celebration of educational excellence at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, where PWCS honored this year's outstanding educator finalists with a reception and award ceremony. Star Angel Oppong and John Galeano Del Castillo, two graduating seniors from Freedom High School, were emcees for the evening's festivities.
Student talent was showcased throughout the evening and included performances by the Freedom High School Eagle Consort, the Saunders Middle School Spartan Steppers, the C.D. Hylton High School Troubadours, and members of the Woodbridge High School Dance Company. Culinary students from Patriot High School provided the desserts for the reception.
The ceremony kicked off with the recognition of educators who received or renewed their National Board Certification, as well as recognition of our PWCS outstanding mentors and lead mentors. The event concluded with the presentation of the 2023 Novice Teacher, Teacher, and Principal of the Year awards. Katie Knight, community engagement officer with Apple Federal Credit Union, the sponsor for the event, presented each winner with a generous gift of $1,500.
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Keeping students healthy and thriving - Thank you school nurses
 Pictured: Maria Estenor, school nurse at West Gate Elementary School and Ruth Kuzemchak, school nurse at Benton Middle School
Wednesday, May 10 marked National School Nurse Day! Prince William County Public Schools is proud to have a school nurse at every school in our school division. In serving as our schools onsite healthcare professionals, school nurses make a difference in our children’s lives every day, removing health barriers so students can show up in the classroom every day ready to learn.
Meet some of our school nurse heroes in PWCS
Cindi Sutton, PWCS clinical team leader, Melinda Brownell, school nurse at Pattie Elementary School, and Suzanne Fisher, school nurse at Freedom High School, share about the work they do to keep our students healthy and thriving. Watch Video >>
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Attention PWCS teachers: Your students have a message for you...
 There was a show of gratitude and appreciation for teachers across PWCS this week with heartfelt messages, gifts, and acts of kindness. As we close out 2023 Teacher Appreciation Week, our students have something to tell our dedicated, deserving educators.
News
More than 100 PWCS students qualify for All-State Band, Choir, Orchestra
Congratulations to our high school students selected by the Virginia Music Educators Association for the 2023 All-Virginia Band, Chorus, and Orchestra. Read More >>
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Middle school math enthusiasts compete, showcase their mathematical problem-solving skills
Math whizzes from middle schools across the division competed in this year’s Math Quest event. Read More >>
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Fitzgerald Elementary School student author receives the Story Monster’s Approved seal for published book
RiAnne Smith, a fourth grade student at Fitzgerald Elementary School, has been recognized with a prestigious honor in the field of children's literature. Read More >>
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Where in the world is Youth Ambassador Edna Debela?
Edna Debela, a junior at Woodbridge High School, was inspired by her leadership classes and activities to apply to become a youth ambassador. Read More >>
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