The Scoop! - August 24, 2023

Prince William County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 08/24/2023 05:00 PM EDT

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August 24, 2023 - Vol. 6, No. 5

Great start to new year across PWCS

Opening Day 2023 was a successful one across PWCS with approximately 90,000 students back and ready to learn.

Watch Video From First Day of School

Enjoy Photos From the First Week in PWCS

This ad supports SPARK, the Education Foundation for PWCS.

Back To School Community Event at Unity Braxton

PWCS community event brings students, families, staff together to kick off the new school year

Parents, students, and staff enjoyed an evening of community engagement at a school year kick-off event held at Unity Braxton Middle School. Attendees were treated to an evening of food and entertainment sponsored by PWCS, and students and their families were provided with information on programs and services available through the school division. Read More >>

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PWCS appoints Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) has appointed Dr. Stephanie Soliven as associate superintendent for teaching and learning, effective September 11, 2023. Read More >>

Protect your student's school-issued device with insurance

PWCS has a group policy discount with Securranty for students/parents to purchase optional insurance for laptops and iPads issued to students. Insurance can only be purchased after your child receives their device because you must provide the device serial number when signing up.

Potomac High School student wins InvestWrite! competition for the state of Virginia

Three PWCS high school students earn highest recognition Girl Scout Gold Awards

Patriot High School students earn national recognition in STAR event competition

Adults: Learn to speak English, earn a high school diploma, advance your opportunities through PWCS Adult Education classes and activities

- English Language Acquisition (ELA) Class Offerings
- GED® Class Offerings and NEDP (National External Diploma Program)
- Specialty classes on some Microsoft Office, Customer Service, and Sales
Visit the course descriptions page for more information on these and other programs. Ready to sign up? Register here.

● Reminder: Complete your Back To School Packet in ParentVUE to ensure PWCS has up-to-date contact information for your student

● Please complete the Parent Needs Assessment by August 25, 2023

Teacher exchange program brings a global perspective to PWCS classrooms

Teacher exchange program brings a global perspective to PWCS students

More than 100 new teachers joined PWCS this school year through Participate Learning, an international exchange teacher program bringing diverse perspectives and cultural awareness to schools. Watch Video

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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