Tag: Prince William County Schools
Prince William Teachers Rally for Greater Input on School Reopening Plans
Prince William County teachers rallied outside the Kelly Leadership Center, Friday morning, demanding PWCS employees have significant input when planning for reopening schools.
PWCS Educators to Hold ‘Stand with Our Teachers’ Rally
Prince William County School teachers and staff who are advocating for educators to play a more central role in planning for school re-openings, have organized the “Stand with Our Teachers,” rally.
Prince William School Board to Hear Citizen’s Comments Regarding Reopening Schools
The Prince William County School Board will hold an electronic special meeting at 6 p.m. on July 7, 2020, for the purpose of listening to citizen comment regarding school reopening before holding a work session on July 8.
Prince William Schools Asks Supervisors for $42.5 Million for School Re-openings
Prince William County School Division asked the Board of County Supervisors for $42.5 million to make its schools COVID-19 compliant for reopening in the fall semester.
PWCS to Hold Virtual Meeting on Renaming of Stonewall MS, Stonewall Jackson HS
The meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, June 22. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the meeting and provide suggestions, recommendations, and justifications.
PWCS Includes Furlough Clause in 2020-21 Employee Contracts
A new clause in the PWCS employee contract grants the school division the ability to furlough employees in the event of an epidemic or other crisis that would disrupt the school year, or cause schools to close temporarily.
Prince William School Board Names 13th HS ‘Gainesville High School’
The Prince William County School Board voted unanimously to name the 13th High School “Gainesville High School” after the school’s location and attendance area. Gainesville High School will open in the fall of 2021.
UPDATED: PWCS Superintendent Calls for Renaming of Stonewall Jackson HS, Stonewall MS
We can no longer represent the Confederacy in our schools. To this end, the renaming of Stonewall Jackson High School and Stonewall Middle School should begin immediately, pursuant to the policy of the School Board.
PWCS Provides Update on 2020-21 School Year
“At this time, we expect to open for in-person learning, as regularly scheduled on August 25. However, PWCS is developing an extensive plan for the potential for required virtual learning, as well as various operational scenarios, and the associated health and safety considerations for staff and students.”
PWCS School Board Approves FY21 Adjusted Budget
The Prince William County School Board voted 8-0 during an emergency meeting on May 20 to approve an FY21 Operating Fund Budget of $1,191,030,566.
