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May 2, 2024 - Vol. 6, No. 37

And the winners are... Introducing this year's PWCS Outstanding Educators

Congratulations to these amazing educators and administrators, and support staff! 

• Support Employee of the Year, Andrea Ilardia, C.D. Hylton High School  
• Novice Teacher of the Year for grades Pre-K-5, Rachel Pellegreen, Ashland Elementary School 
• Novice Teacher of the Year for grades 6-12, Sophia Hobbs, Freedom High School 
• Teacher of the Year for grades Pre-K-5, Angela Savage, John D. Jenkins Elementary School 
• Teacher of the Year for grades 6-12, Blake LoPresti, Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle School 
• Principal of the Year for grades Pre-K-5, Jennifer Perilla, Tyler Elementary School 
• Principal of the Year for grades 6-12, Jim Dutrow, Lake Ridge Middle School  

Read more about the ceremony honoring these Outstanding Educators.

This ad supports SPARK, the Education Foundation for PWCS.

Check out these offerings for PWCS families!

May 6 & 7

🔸 Bus Driver Drive and Apply Job Fair

May 8

🔸 Family Engagement Series: Reducing Stress

May 9

Family Engagement Series: Responsible Decision-Making

May 14

Family Engagement Series: Empowering Parents

May 18

🔸 CASA & Villa In Bloom: Free Community Resource Event for the whole family

May 21

🔸 PWCS CTE Signing Day

Graham Park Middle School's STEM room expands learning opportunities for students

Four PWCS schools were recognized for outstanding school counseling programs

🔹 U.S. Department of Education names two PWCS elementary schools 2024 Green Ribbon Schools

🔹 PWCS named one of Best Communities for Music Education for fifth consecutive year

🔹 Virginia Board of Education recognizes Neabsco Elementary School for continuous academic improvement 

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Join us May 6-10 in expressing our gratitude for our incredible PWCS educators who shape young minds. Let’s celebrate their unwavering commitment to education!

Recognize Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 7 to start a conversation with your student

Fentanyl Awareness Day is an opportunity to bring about action, commitment, and solidarity to protect our students from the dangers of fentanyl. Read More >>

May is Mental Health Awareness Month Throughout May, various events and initiatives are taking place in our schools to encourage self-care and recognize the importance of mental health. Read more about the available resources and participate in mental health awareness week activities the week of May 13-17.