Tag: Coronavirus
Prince William Area Guide to Grocery Shopping During Virus Outbreak
Bristow Beat has compiled a list of local grocery stores detailing their new hours, senior hours and protocols to keep customers safe.
PWCS Closed Through End of School Year: What this Means for Students, Staff
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) is providing the following update regarding changes caused by the COVID-19 shutdown.
Del. Carter Calls on Gov. Northam to Take Emergency Actions in Response to COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
Delegate Carter sent a letter to Governor Ralph Northam calling on him to take emergency actions in an effort to save lives and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
PWCS Announces Cases of COVID-19 Among School Community
Dr. Walts shares that there are cases of COVID-19 connected to PWCS staff and the families.
PWCS Provides Outdoor Hotspots for Students
Prince William County Schools announced that it is working to develop “WIFI Hotspots” at select locations throughout the county so students and families can access Internet during the corona-virus shutdown.
Virginia Dept. of Ed Superintendent Requests Waiver from Statewide Tests
The Superintendent of Public Instruction directed the Virginia Department of Education staff to prepare an application to the US Department of Education for a statewide waiver from federal requirements related to student testing.
MurLarkey Distillery Will Produce, Distribute Free Hand Sanitizer
Northern Virginia residents will soon have increased access to hand sanitizer thanks to a local craft distillery in Bristow.
College Board Developing AP Home Testing Option, No Face-to Face AP Exams
The College Board announced Friday that Advanced Placement tests, scheduled to be administered in May, will be offered to students online for the 2019–20 exam administration due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Virginia Dept. of Health Reports 11 COVID-19 Cases in Prince William County
The Virginia Department of Health is reporting today that there are 94 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, and 11 cases in Prince William County.
PWCS Gets Ready to Launch Distance Learning Plans, May 2 SATs Cancelled
In their latest update of the coronavirus-related shutdown, Prince William County Schools asks teachers and support staff to be “available remotely” next week.
