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Things to know this week in PWCS
✨ Happy New Year, PWCS! ✨ We hope you enjoyed a restful winter break, and are energized for the months ahead as we continue launching thriving futures together.
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📢 Reminder: Apply for PWCS Specialty Programs by February 1!
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Get Ready for Next Year — Course Catalogs are Available Now!
The PWCS Middle School Course Catalog and High School Course Catalog for the 2026-27 school year are now available. The course catalog is a resource provided to support the design of each student’s academic schedule to prepare them for launching their thriving future. Families will find information about specialty programs, career pathways, postsecondary education options, and graduation requirements, in addition to descriptions of all the courses offered in PWCS middle and high schools.
Translations are provided in several languages to ensure ease of use for all families. Look for more information on the scheduling process for your student from their school counseling team.
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Tools to Make Reading "Just Right" 📚
PWCS has purchased Just Right Reader decodable text and language acquisition literacy packs to strengthen the home-school connection by empowering parents to support their children’s literacy development at home.
These resources:
- Provide families with structured, phonics-based decodable texts and language development materials.
- Foster collaborative efforts between home and school to accelerate reading growth and language acquisition.
- Offer engaging texts that align with literacy standards and promote consistent practice beyond the classroom.
The students receiving these resources were identified based on state performance data to ensure targeted support for learners who will benefit most from additional home-based literacy practice.
Watch this video to learn more about this helpful literacy resource.
Supporting Student Wellness This Winter with Free Mental Health Services
Winter can be tough for students, causing issues like sleep trouble, irritability, poor focus, and sadness due to routine changes. To help, parents and guardians can use free mental health telehealth services through Hazel Health. Let's support our students' wellness as we start the new year!
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ServSafe Adult Education 🎓
PWCS is proud to celebrate the launch of our ServSafe Adult Education Cohort—an empowering opportunity for adult learners to gain industry-recognized certification in food safety and handling.
This cohort is designed to equip participants with the skills and credentials needed to thrive in the food service industry, opening doors to new career pathways and professional growth. Through hands-on instruction and supportive learning environments, our students are building confidence, competence, and community.
❗️Update: Student Transfer Requests for 2026–27❗️
PWCS is updating the student transfer request process for the 2026–27 school year. The transfer window will be open March 6 through April 30, 2026.
In addition, the process is now fully digital, making it easier for families to apply online—no paper forms required.
Visit the Student Transfer Request webpage for details and updates.
Note: These changes do not affect Specialty Program applications, which close February 1, 2026.
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🔷 Raise awareness of human trafficking by wearing blue on January 12, 2026 🔷
January 11 marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, also known as #WearBlueDay. On this day, the Blue Campaign invites you to wear blue, the international color of human trafficking awareness, to show your commitment to saving lives.
PWCS will honor this day on Monday, January 12, 2026. Let’s come together to make a difference. Visit the Human Trafficking Prevention webpage for additional information.
🗓️ Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
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