Education

House of Mercy is excited to announce the return of its 2024 Back to School Program, dedicated to providing essential school supplies to children whose families are facing financial insecurities.

Executive Order 33 directs the Virginia Department of Education [VDOE] to draft guidance for public school divisions to adopt local policies and procedures establishing cell phone-free education.  

Sarah Everhardt has a secret identity. Most people who attend Battlefield High School with the young woman, do not realize she is a world-class ice skater.

They say too many cooks can spoil the soup; however, in the case of Patriot High School’s Culinary Program, 31 students from three local high schools: Patriot, Brentsville and Battlefield, …

PWCS & PWEA Finalize Negotiations for FY25 Collective Bargaining Agreement 

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) and the Prince William Education Association (PWEA) celebrate the official solidification of all negotiations for the 2024-25 collective bargaining agreement (CBA). 

School bus routes will look very different for Prince William County School buses for the 2024-25 school year.

When The Learning Experience: Academy of Early Education offered Megan Barefoot the position of site director at their new Bristow center, she jumped at the opportunity. Barefoot is an early …

The Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP) named Osbourn Park High School Principal Lisamarie Kane the 2024 Outstanding High School Principal of Virginia.

Juvenile Brandishes BB Gun on PWCS Bus Heading to Forest Park HS

Prince William County officers responded to Forest Park High School to investigate a brandishing that reportedly occurred on a school bus.

Police Clash with Protesters at VCU Pro-Palestine Event

Law enforcement officers arrested 13 individuals during a chaotic clash that involved use of chemical agents to break up a pro-Palestine encampment on the Monroe Park campus of Virginia Commonwealth University. 

NAMMF Lists PWCS Among Best Communities For Music Ed Once Again!

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has recognized Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) as one of the Best Communities for Music Education for the fifth consecutive year!

Police evacuated T. Clay Wood Elementary School in Nokesville, Thursday morning, while officers and a K-9s investigated a bomb threat.

To cultivate an empowering, supporting, and engaging environment with a strong sense of belonging, Prince William County Public Schools will recognize excellence in the workplace at the annual …

Prince William Board of Supervisors Approves Prince William Public Schools 2025 Budget

Notably, employees will earn an average 6% pay increase.

The community is invited to Patriot High School's 'FOR22' event, April 23, starting at 6 p.m., to commemorate the life of Josh Morrison, class of 2013.

Arbitrator Rules Prince William School Board Committed Unfair Labor Practices

Prince William Education Association [PWEA], the largest public-sector education local representing over 11,000 educators in Prince William County Schools [PWCS], files unfair labor practice charges and wins.

Eclipse Will Overlap with School Dismissal Times

Prince William County Schools plans to dismiss students during the April 8 eclipse. The school division has provided some basic information for parents.

Gov. Youngkin Requests Review of Course Syllabi at Two Virginia Universities

RICHMOND, Va. -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently requested syllabi from two state universities, a move some faculty called “unprecedented."

Prince William School Board Approves Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

The Prince William County School Board approved the  Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget  on March 20. Superintendent Dr. LaTanya D. McDade’s budget prioritized investments aligned with …

 The Prince William County School Board ratified the Collective Bargaining Agreement with its employees’ exclusive bargaining agent, the Prince William Education Association (PWEA),

Staff Discovers Weapon on Unity Reed Student

Staff discovered a Unity Reed High School student was carrying a knife on his person while walking in the hallways.

The key to succeeding at anything in life begins with knowing what you want to do but selecting a career path is a daunting task for students and families. …

Prince William Education Association [PWEA], the largest public-sector education local representing over 11,000 educators in Prince William County Schools [PWCS], has announced the ratified the first …

Osbourn Park High School’s long-serving counselor Ms. Lillian Mary Orlich passed away on March 7, 2024, at the age of 95, after serving for almost 70 years as a local educator.

Superintendent Highlights Focus on Special Education, Teacher Compensation in Proposed Budget

Prince William County Schools Superintendentf's budget proposes prioritizes hiring additional special education teachers and increasing teacher compensation.

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