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Things to know this week in PWCS
PWCS celebrates March 2 as Read Across America Day, highlighting the vital role reading plays every day, both in the classroom and at home. 📚
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🍽️ Stay Up-to-Date with MealViewer
Breakfast and lunch menus just got an upgrade! PWCS is now using MealViewer, a new online menu platform. This new system will provide timely updates and accurately reflect any school-specific menu changes.
View menus at the MealViewer website or by downloading the free MealViewer To Go app from your device's app store.
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PWCS Summer Programs Information ☀️
Registration for summer Discovery Enrichment Programs opens Monday, March 9. These programs are open to all students kindergarten through ninth grade. Scholarships are available for students who receive free or reduced lunch. Be sure to register by Friday, May 22!
Summer school registration opens Wednesday, April 8. Summer school is open to K-12 students identified by their teachers and/or counselors as needing to attend. Families will be notified regarding their students’ eligibility for the summer school program by their school. High school students should talk with their school counselor if they are in need of credit recovery or SOL remediation.
Registration will close Friday, May 22 for elementary and middle schools, and Friday, June 5 for high schools.
For more information, visit the Summer Programs webpage.
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Student Art in Focus: Youth Art Month 🎨
March is Youth Art Month, a national celebration of art education. Mark your calendars for PWCS Art Festivals! These annual festivals allow students to display their diverse talents and share their artwork with the greater community:
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April 11, 2026: Central Schools All-County Arts Festival
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April 18, 2026: Western Schools All-County Arts Festival
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April 25, 2026: Eastern Schools All-County Arts Festival
All festivals will take place from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center (14715 Bristow Rd, Manassas, VA 20112).
📖📚 Students from Old Bridge Elementary School paraded through Woodbridge High School dressed as their favorite book characters for the annual
Storybook Parade.
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Apply to be a 2026-27 Student Representative to the School Board
The Prince William County School Board seeks two student representatives and an alternate to provide non-voting input and insight for the 2026-27 school year. Rising juniors and seniors are eligible to apply.
Apply by Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
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💡 Discover New Opportunities with Adult Education
Did you know that Prince William County Public Schools offers a wide range of Adult Education courses designed to help adults reach their personal, academic, and career goals? Whether you are looking to earn your GED®, improve your English language skills, build job readiness skills, or explore personal enrichment courses, there is something for everyone.
Upcoming sessions and workshops are now open for registration, with flexible options to fit busy schedules. From career-focused certifications to English language classes and computer skills training, Adult Education programs are designed to support lifelong learning in our community.
Visit the Adult Education Registration Information webpage to view the full class schedule, learn about upcoming sessions, and register today. Take the next step toward your goals—we’re here to help you thrive!
More News to Know
Student Teacher's Aide Job Fair for High School Students
Reminder- PWCS is hosting an in-person job fair for high school students interested in working as student teacher's aides during the PWCS Summer School Program. The job fair will take place from 5:30–6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School.
High school students must be at least 16 years old as of June 18, 2026, to be eligible. Interested students should visit the Summer Employment webpage for application instructions and bring a printed copy of their completed online application and completed school reference(s) to the job fair.
🗓️ Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026: School Board Meeting
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026: Family Engagement Series Webinar: Understanding PWCS Grading, Assessment Policy, and Artificial Intelligence
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Saturday, March 7, 2026: Prince William-Manassas Regional Science and Engineering Fair - Public Viewing of Senior Division
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026: School Board Work Session - Final Budget Markup
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Thursday, March 12, 2026: Family Engagement Series: Online Safety - Protecting Children from Exploitation
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