All Prince William County Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, February 10, on Code Red. The School Age Care Program will not open.
Escuelas cerradas, Código Rojo. El programa SAC no se ofrecerá.
Reduced funding, increased student enrollment equal $79 million gap for FY2011. Dr. Steven L. Walts, Superintendent of Schools, presented his proposed budget for next year at the Feb. 3 School Board meeting. Read more.
On Tuesday, January 26, 2010, Dr. Walt's was jointed by the school board and the superintendent's officers to honor and recognize Ms. Whitman along with the 16 other teachers who attained the rigorous certification of National Board Certification. Ms. Whitman joins her ESOL colleague, Mrs. Melissa Dembele, as the only two secondary ESOL teachers who are National Board Certified in Prince William County Schools. NBC is the highest professional achievement an educator can attain. It requires video evidence, extensive written portfolios and an exam. Potomac is very proud to have these two ESOL teachers as part of our family.
Read More!
http://www.pwcs.edu/news2/stories/492-NBCT2010/story.html
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The funds from the Science Tools Grant will be used for enrichment and extension laboratory activities for science students through the use of technology.
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Course recommendations for the school year 2010 -2011 will be completed online using the Edulink “Course Request” feature beginning in February. Teachers will provide recommendations on February 4th and 5th, parents and students will provide inputs beginning on February 6th through February 11th and beginning February 12th, counselors will begin meeting with students to finalize the process.
Parents and Students will need a School Fusion / Edulink account in order to participate in the Online Course Request process. If a parent does not have an account, they must visit the PSHS Attendance Office to obtain a “pass code” that will allow registration and access to School Fusion / Edulink. The activation of the account in Edulink will take 48 hours after initial registration.
Click here for Parent Instructions!
Any questions concerning registration or the process, please email adkinsmj@pwcs.edu .
Yearbooks are on sale by seeing Ms. Regan in Room 176 and the cost is $75.00.
Click here to order your yearbook online! (You will need a credit card)
Click here to print the yearbook order form!
Students are not obligated to apply to UMW to attend, but registration for each event is required.
WORKSHOP: Completing the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA)
Topic: Computer Work Sessions to Assist Students with Completing the FAFSA on the Web
Location: Rappahannock Regional Library
Date and Time: February 11, 18, and 25 at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. February 27 at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m.
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Prince William County High Schools are also offering Free FAFSA Workshops on the following dates:
Saturday, February 6th - Brentsville High School, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Tuesday, February 9th - Hylton High School, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Tuesday, February 9th - Freedom High School Library, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Wednesday, February 10th - Freedom High School Library, 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
Saturday, February 13th - Stonewall Jackson High School, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (Click here)
Order your Shredded Hardwood Mulch (pesticide free) just in time for spring while helping to support the
Boys/Girls Lacrosse team of Potomac Sr. High School!
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Potomac Honor Pledge
"On my honor, I pledge that I have neither given nor received help on any assignment, test, or quiz."
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