Prince William County Public Schools Archives - Page 34 of 43

Kerrydale Elementary honored at National ESEA Distinguished School

Published December 21, 2022 at 1:39PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:27PM

Kerrydale Elementary School in Dale City

The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators has designated Kerrydale Elementary in Prince William County and Bayside Sixth Grade Campus School in Virginia Beach as National ESEA Distinguished Schools for 2022-2023.

Kerrydale Elementary was selected for closing achievement gaps between student groups. The school serves a population of 333 students. Of these students, 12.6% receive special education services, 66% are economically disadvantaged, and 53% are English language learners.

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Schools superintendent recognizes non-profits that helped children at Christmastime

By Potomac Local News

Published December 19, 2022 at 12:01PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:27PM

Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. LaTayna McDade thanked area non-profit organizations who helped to make the holidays special for children.

McDade recognized the SPARK education foundation, which works with businesses and non-profits in the community, for organizing these events:

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Freedom High School football team wins first state championship in school history

By Press Release

Published December 16, 2022 at 10:00AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:27PM

The Freedom High School football team secured the first state title in school history with its 48-14 win over James Madison High School in the VHSL Class 6 state football championship. This caps off an undefeated season for the Eagles.

“It feels great.” said Darryl Overton, Freedom High football head coach, in an interview with Hi Def High School. “After all the battles you fight on the field and all the ones you fight off, [the championship] solidifies what you’ve been doing. I couldn’t be more proud and happier.”

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Prince William County Public Schools declare Code Orange for December 15

By Potomac Local News

Published December 14, 2022 at 8:02PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:27PM

(Photo: Prince William County Public Schools)

Prince William County Public Schools called a Code Orange, meaning students and teachers are expected to work from home tomorrow, Thursday, December 15.

According to the school division, school buildings and offices will be closed. Students are expected to learn asynchronously (asynchronous learning allows for independent learning or within a specific timeframe). Staff is expected to work remotely.

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Opinion: It’s time to put an end to the east vs. west rhetoric in Prince William County

By Letters to the Editor

Published December 14, 2022 at 2:02PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:28PM

Over the past 18 months, I have repeatedly heard the statement to the effect that it is the western end of the county’s turn to feel the pains of development. This statement ignores the fact that over the last two decades, the west end of Prince William has in fact experienced explosive growth.

Anyone who knows Prince William County and has lived in this county for the last two decades will agree that many areas in western Prince William have been completely transformed from what they once were.

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5 students selected for Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Competition

By Press Release

Published December 8, 2022 at 5:29PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:28PM

Five Prince William County Public School (PWCS) students were among six finalists selected to present at the 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Oratorical Competition and Program on January 16, 2023.

This event is held each year in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the MLK Day holiday by the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (PWCAC-DST). The speeches are one component of the celebration, now in its 38th year, that will be broadcast as a free virtual event on the chapter’s YouTube Channel, PWCAC DST YouTube Channel (PWCAC-DST-MEDIA), at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 16.

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Prince William County school system, union engage in war of words | Insidenova

By Local News

Published December 6, 2022 at 11:52PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:28PM

The Prince William County School Board and the union seeking to represent its employees are in another contentious back-and-forth, this week over a critical press release from the union and a letter sent by school division attorneys in response.

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Dumfries Elementary School children hang Christmas decorations at Sen. Mark Warner’s office

By Potomac Local News

Published December 2, 2022 at 1:33PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:28PM

Children from Dumfries Elementary School visit Virginia Senator Mark Warner in Washington, D.C. [Photo: Senator Mark Warner]

Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) welcomed students from Dumfries Elementary School to his Capitol Hill office to kick off the holiday season with carols, milk and cookies, and decoration of the office Christmas tree. This year’s tree, a 12-foot Fraser fir, is from Mt. Rogers Tree Farm in Grayson County, Va.

The fifth-graders helped Sen. Warner decorate his tree with homemade ornaments before serenading members of his staff with classic carols such as “Jingle Bells” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”

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Spiker running for Pr. Wm. County School Board Coles seat; Makes ‘parents matter’ cornerstone of campaign

By Potomac Local News

Published December 1, 2022 at 10:10AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:28PM

Stephen Spiker announced today that he is running for Prince William County School Board, representing the Coles District.

Spiker and his wife, Danielle, are the parents of three boys, ages 8, 6, and 3, including two who currently attend Signal Hill Elementary School. He is running to restore power to parents on the School Board and provide a quality education for all kids.

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Prince William County Parks, Sacred Seeds, Black Players for Change to host “Celebrating Diversity in Sports” free youth soccer event with Manassas native and MLS player CJ Sapong

By Potomac Local News

Published December 1, 2022 at 7:00AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:28PM

Prince William County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is teaming up with American professional soccer player CJ Sapong and his nonprofit organization–Sacred Seeds, along with Black Players for Change, to host a free youth soccer event for middle-school-age children.

Sapong, a Manassas native and Forest Park High School graduate, is currently an American professional soccer player for MLS soccer club Nashville SC. The event will include a motivational talk from Sapong and short competitions (juggling, crossbar challenge, and skills).