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Things to know this week in PWCS
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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month – ¡Vamos con todo!Â
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PWCS proudly celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, honoring the rich cultural legacy and future of Hispanic and Latino communities.
This year’s theme, “Vamos con todo” — “Let’s go all in” — reflects our commitment to embracing the rhythm, roots, and rise of Hispanic heritage. We celebrate the storytellers, innovators, and leaders shaping our schools and communities.
From generational wisdom to emerging voices, this month is a call to honor history, uplift culture, and inspire the future with pride and purpose.
Throughout the month, PWCS schools will host events that showcase Hispanic culture, including music, art, literature, and community engagement. The celebration is a reminder that Hispanic heritage is not only a reflection of the past, but a powerful force shaping the future.Â
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Watch a video celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
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Code of Behavior Updates
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In our commitment to transparency, we want to inform you about recent updates to the Code of Behavior for the 2025-26 school year. These changes consist of technical revisions and the inclusion of additional charts to ensure our disciplinary guidelines are clear. No major policy shifts have been made.
We encourage you to review the published updates to the Code of Behavior on the PWCS website. Together we will continue to support fostering a positive school environment.
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Keeping Attendance a Priority
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We're already halfway through the first marking period of the school year. As we close out Attendance Awareness Month, we want to continue to ensure school attendance remains top of mind. Attendance Family Resources are available on the PWCS website.
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Check out the following attendance message from the Osbourn Park High School cheerleaders ⬇️ 📣
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PWCS ALL In Tutoring: Supporting Student Success Across Schools
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PWCS remains committed to advancing academic success through its ALL In Tutoring initiative for students in grades 3–8. Focused on accelerating growth in math and reading, the program pairs students with consistent tutors in small group settings to build strong relationships and deliver personalized instruction. In the 2024–25 school year alone, ALL In Tutoring supported 13,568 students across all PWCS elementary and middle schools. Learn more.
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PWCS Celebrates the Construction of “Potomac Shores” Elementary SchoolÂ
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PWCS hosted a ceremonial event to celebrate the construction of the future "Potomac Shores" Elementary School, scheduled to open in fall 2027. The new school is designed to serve approximately 1,000 students and will include numerous classrooms, a media center, and a learning stair, among many other features.
Read more.
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Upcoming dates and events 🗓️
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October 2, 2025: No School- Yom Kippur Holiday (Schools and Offices Closed)
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October 13, 2025: No School- Division Professional Development (No School for Students)
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PWCS College Fairs:
- Unity Reed High School from 6-8 p.m. on October 6, 2025
- Potomac High School from 6-8 p.m. on October 15, 2025
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors- Heads up!
PSAT Day is October 16, 2025
Upcoming Family Engagement Series:
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Good news right now around PWCS
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