The Scoop! - February 29, 2024

Prince William County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 02/29/2024 05:01 PM EST

February 29, 2024 - Vol. 6, No. 30

PWCS annual Parents as Partners conference empowers families and educators

Hosted by the Prince William County Public Schools Special Education Department and the Parent Resource Center, the Parents as Partners conference brings together parents, family members, and school staff to build bridges between home, school, and the community.

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This ad supports SPARK, the Education Foundation for PWCS.

Drone competition takes off at Unity Reed High School

Congratulations to the winners from Lake Ridge Middle and Woodbridge High Schools! Check out highlights from an aerial drone competition and watch our students soaring to victory! Read More >> Watch Video >>

Black History Month Spotlight: Gainesville High School History Teacher Uses Innovative Approach To Teaching African American History

Gainesville High School teacher uses innovative approach to teach African American history

Osbourn Park High School Building Trades Class Partners With Local Business To Further The Education Of Students

Osbourn Park High School Building Trades class partners with business to further education

Prince William County Courthouse hosts high schools from across PWCS for their mock trial debates

Meet Tracy Blake, School Board Representative for the Neabsco District

Tracey Blake was elected to the Prince William County School Board as the representative for the Neabsco District. Hear more about his motivation as he strives to help launch thriving futures for all PWCS students. Watch Video >>

PWCS Budget and Capital Improvements Program

According to the University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, trends show that Northern Virginians are moving to Richmond and exurbs due to rising housing costs and remote work allowing employees to live further from their employers. Also, the Virginia Department of Health reports a decline in the birth rate in Prince William County, another factor that impacts the future enrollment in PWCS. See how this affects our facility plans.

Rising juniors and seniors: Apply to be a 2024-25 Student Representative to the Prince William County School Board

The School Board seeks two student representatives and an alternate to provide non-voting input and insight for the 2024-25 school year. Rising juniors and seniors are eligible to apply.

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Check out these March offerings for PWCS families!

Saturday, March 2

🔸 Elementary Arts Festival - Kelly Leadership Center

Tuesday, March 5

🔸 What is Multi-Tiered System of Supports and how can it help my child? - Webinar

Wednesday, March 6

🔸 Family Engagement Series: The Importance of School Attendance - Webinar

Thursday, March 7

🔸 Family Engagement Series: PWC Parks and Recreation Summer Programs and Youth Employment - Webinar

🔸 Career Fair - Woodbridge High School

Saturday, March 16

🔸 Transition Fair - Employment opportunities/support services available to help students with disabilities - Colgan High School

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