13 Local Elementary Schools Named 'Schools of Excellence'
Posted
Jason Shaw
When a Prince William County school demonstrates high levels of performance, it is recognized as a "School of Excellence." PWCS announced that 13 elementary schools in western Prince William County have achieved this distinction based on 2012–13 data.
The honorees include:
Alvey Elementary School (Haymarket)
Bristow Run Elementary School (Bristow)
Buckland Mills Elementary School (Gainesville)
Bull Run Middle School (Gainesville)
Cedar Point Elementary School (Bristow)
Gainesville Middle School (Gaienesville)
Glenkirk Elementary School (Gainesville)
Mountain View Elementary School (Haymarket)
Nokesville Elementary School (Nokesville)
Piney Branch Elementary School (Bristow)
T. Clay Wood Elementary School (Nokesville)
Tyler Elementary School (Gainesville)
Victory Elementary School (Bristow)
Overall, 44 Prince William County schools earned the recognition, which is an increase of four schools over last year.
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"Schools attain this designation by demonstrating high levels of performance—they must be fully accredited by the state, meet Virginia academic Annual Measurable Objectives, and achieve an overall score of 90 out of 100 points on PWCS Strategic Plan-based measures," PWCS Director of Communications Services Phil Kavits said.
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These schools will formally celebrate their successes in the near future.
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"The celebrations will recognize the contributions of the entire school community in achieving the School of Excellence designation," Kavits said. "As in the past, schools earning this honor will be presented with commemorative flags and plaques at their school-based celebrations."
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