Thank you for your interest in Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS), a strong and thriving educational community. This guide provides an introduction to the World-Class Education offered to our students. The School Division has many innovative programs developed to help meet the needs and spark the interests of students. Our rich diversity and our commitment to providing multiple avenues of opportunity make our schools special. For detailed information about these and all other aspects of PWCS, please visit our website, pwcs.edu, or call or visit one of our schools.School employees are deeply committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to reach their potential. Guided by our School Board and supported by our dedicated staff, PWCS strives to meet the individual needs of students to support their continuing success.

Whether you are a parent, community resident, or a business professional, there is a place for you to get involved with PWCS. We have a wonderful program for volunteers and innumerable opportunities for business partnerships with schools. Parents, you are especially encouraged to participate in your child’s education and school activities. Involved parents and guardians are vital to student success. Together, we will prepare our children for the future and continue our journey toward World-Class schools.

Sincerely,

Dr. Steven L. Walts
Superintendent of Schools

Our Mission:

Providing A World-Class Education

Providing A World-Class Education means…
• The focus is on all students learning and achieving high standards.
• Instruction is engaging and rigorous.
• Reading and writing literacy is taught in all content areas.
• We support the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students.
• We support the Developmental AssetsTM for students.*
• Schools and offices are inviting, welcoming, and customer oriented.
• We will accomplish our Strategic Plan by working together.

PWCS offers:

• Academic specialty programs at the elementary, middle, and high school levels;
• Access to two Governor’s Schools;
• Groundbreaking initiatives to further student health and safety, in the classroom and on the playing field;
• Ongoing teacher development, including a new teacher mentor program;
• Age-appropriate robotics programs in every school;
• Energy conservation efforts that earned EPA certification in 32 schools
• Nationally ranked technology use and instruction;
• A health and wellness program for students and staff; and
• Pioneering use of instruction in areas such as language, technology, and career-readiness to prepare students for life-long success.

PWCS is often asked by education officials to share its innovative programs. PWCS led state efforts to develop the Standards of Learning (SOL) for science and was the first school division in Virginia to restructure its curriculum. It also was the first to develop its own performance tests. As a result, the state followed the PWCS model for the SOL testing program.

PWCS programs, administration, staff, and students are often cited as positive models by regional, state, and national organizations. Three years in a row, Prince William County ranked among the Nation’s 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise Alliance and ING. “The Washington Post” High School Challenge ranks PWCS high schools among the top 10% in the nation.

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