Category: Education
PWCS Spotlights Patriot High School’s Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Matthew Trang, Patriot High School valedictorian, will be interning at Scriyb as part of the Aspiring Scientist Summer Internship Program. Zaki Panjsheeri, salutatorian, a Jefferson Scholar, plans to study physics at UVA.
PWC School Board Votes Not to Give Superintendent Raise in 2018, Same COLA as Teachers Thereafter
The Prince William County School Board voted to 5-3 on July 18 to provide a consistent annual increase to the superintendent commiserate with the average raise educators within the district are receiving that year, but no raise this year, nor contract extension.
Trenum Request Moving End of Year Items from Discussion to Action
Wednesday, June 20 is the last Prince William County School Board meeting for the 2017-18 school year, and Brentsville School Board member Gil Trenum said that several items he had proposed to be on the agenda in late May are being considered for discussion.
Patriot Teacher Embarks on Groundbreaking Ocean Expedition on E/V Nautilus
Cassandra Weathersbee, oceanography and earth science teacher at Patriot High School in Nokesville, Virginia, has been selected as a 2018 Science Communication Fellow and will sail aboard Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus during its 2018 expedition.
Superintendent Congratulates Prince William Graduates
Congratulations to the nearly 6,000 new graduates of Prince William County Public Schools.
Students Play Elaborate Prank on PW Teacher
Three Osbourn Park students pranked their teacher Dr. Robert Scott in celebration of his book release.
Candland Makes 8 Recommendations to Prince William School Board
Gainesville Supervisor Peter Candland has prepared a document entitled “Recommendations to the Prince William County School Board Regarding Critical Reforms.”
UPDATED: Prince William School Board Chose Not to Extend Superintendent’s Contract Wednesday
The Prince William County School Board took no vote last night in closed session in regards to Superintendent Steven Walts’s evaluation.
School Board Approves Review of Existing Employee Complaint Procedures, Not Listening Tour
The majority of the Prince William County School Board voted against the listening tour, which Gainesville School Board member Alyson Satterwhite proposed Superintendent, Dr. Steven Walts participate in.
Superintendent Walts Under Fire at Gainesville Town Hall
“My first directive to Dr. Walts would be to find a new job,” said Gainesville Supervisor Pete Candland (R) of Prince William County Schools superintendent .
