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We Can't Wait to See You Tomorrow!
PWCS is excited to welcome students, families, and staff back for a new school year tomorrow. To help you prepare, head to the Back to School webpage for everything you need to know to start the school year off right.
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Cell Phone-Free Learning Starts Tomorrow!
All PWCS schools will begin the year with the new cell phone-free education policy designed to support student success, engagement, and well-being. Here are a few key reminders about what families need to know:
🎒 Elementary and Combination (K-8 and Traditional) Schools: Phones must be turned off and stored away all day and may not be used at any time within the school building or on school grounds, including field trips.
🏫 Middle & High Schools: Phones must be off and stored away during the bell-to-bell school day and during any instructional periods, including field trips.
📞 Need to reach your student? You can call the school's office. Students may also use a phone in the school office to contact a parent/guardian if needed.
The new policy will remove a major distraction in the classroom and help create environments where learning thrives so students can stay present and engaged.
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From the Curb to the Classroom
🚌 Did You Know? The PWCS Transportation Department safely transports more than 60,000 students to and from school every day during the school year. The fleet of over 800 buses travels a whopping 10–11 million miles each school year!!
Those big yellow buses will be back on the roads tomorrow, and so will increased traffic around schools across the county. It’s a great time to brush up on transportation tips and safety reminders to help us roll into a safe and successful school year.
- Access the PWCS school bus safety and transportation pages to learn how to support safe travel and review important procedures for families and drivers.
- Find bus stops and schedule information in ParentVUE and StudentVUE. Be sure to double-check your student's bus information tonight in case there are any changes to bus times or locations.
- You can also download the new EZ A2B Bus Tracking App, which allows you to track your child's bus and get alerts for delays or changes.
Let's roll into a safe and successful school year!
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Staying Safe, Staying Informed
PWCS is committed to keeping students, staff, and families safe, which includes being prepared for emergencies. The school division uses clear, standardized response terms that all are encouraged to be familiar with the following terms:
 You can learn more about these terms and other information on the Crisis Preparedness page. Understanding them can helps families feel confident and prepared.
📢 PWCS also shares urgent updates through its website, emergency hotlines, local media, and school phone trees. Make sure your contact information is up to date in ParentVUE so you don’t miss important alerts.
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Stay Connected with PWCS all Year Long
As the new school year kicks off, make sure you're plugged into everything happening across PWCS! You can stay informed and engaged through our suite of tools and platforms such as:
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ParentVUE for grades, attendance, and communication
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EZ A2B Bus Tracking to follow your child’s bus routes
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Social Media for quick updates and community highlights
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5 to Thrive for resources, good news and important announcements
Whether you're a parent, student, or staff member, these resources keep you connected throughout the year. Visit the Staying Connected webpage to learn more.
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Planning Ahead Just Got Easier!
To make planning easy, PWCS offers three convenient calendar formats:
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Online Calendar – Always up to date with real-time changes.
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Month-at-a-Glance PDF – A quick view of each month’s key dates.
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Hanging Calendar Featuring Student Artwork – A colorful calendar to brighten your space.
Bookmark it, print it, or download it—whatever works best for your family! Stay in the know all year long.
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Say Cheese, PWCS!!
📷⭐️Kick off the 2025-26 school year in style! Capture the excitement of the first day with a downloadable class sign and share the photo with PWCS — we’d love to see your smiling faces! Click here to learn more and download your sign.
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