Tag: school closures

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.

College Board to Stream Online Classes for AP Students this Year
The College Board has provided more information for Advanced Placement student on taking AP exams during the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States.

Prince William School Board Wants to Invest $10 Million in Student Devices for Distance Learning
The Prince William School Board Chairman sent a letter to the Board of County Supervisors, requesting $5 million to purchase digital devices for high school students for the purpose of distance learning.

Virginia Waives School Hours Missed During School Closures
PWCS students will not be required to do distance learning assignments at least until Mar. 27.

PWCS Closes Schools Until April 14 to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus
Dr. Steven Walts announced Friday that the school division will close all schools and facilities until April 14 out of concerns for the spread of COVID-19.

PWCS Explains System for School Closures, Delays
With so many weather related changes to their schedule this week, Prince William County Schools took advantage of the opportunity to explain how they make their decision to cancel or delay school.

UPDATED: All PW Schools to Operate on Normal Schedule Wednesday
Prince William County Schools has announced that all schools will open Wednesday and operate on schedule.