If you are applying to the Cambridge Programme at Brentsville District High School, you will need to submit two to three teacher recommendations in addition to completing the Specialty Program (Cambridge Programme) online application. The recommendation form is also an online form. Teachers should complete the recommendation form online on Brentsville District High School's Web site. All forms are due by February 15, 2012.

Patriot High School will be hosting a Rising 9th Grade Parent Night on Thursday, 16 February  at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  All parents of current 8th grade students who plan to attend Patriot High School next year are encouraged to attend.

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Don’t miss the chance to tell PWCS what you think!

How do you rate your child’s school and the education programs in our county?  The Prince William County School Board wants to know. All parents or guardians of students enrolled in Prince William County Public Schools were mailed a survey in English or Spanish on January 13 to measure parent satisfaction and determine how well the School Division is meeting the instructional needs of students. 

The Friday, 3 February deadline for returning the survey is approaching fast.  Don’t miss this opportunity.

Parents with children enrolled in more than one school, received a survey for each school.

Parents of PWCS students who did not receive a survey or misplaced the one that was mailed, can contact the Office of Program Evaluation at 703.791.7277 for a replacement.

Thank you for taking the time to provide your valuable input.

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No pierda la oportunidad de expresar su opinión acerca de PWCS

¿Qué opina usted de la escuela de su hijo y de los programas educativos de nuestro condado? La Junta Escolar del Condado de Prince William quisiera saber su opinión. Una encuesta en inglés o español fue enviada por correo el 13 de enero a todos los padres o guardianes de estudiantes matriculados en las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Prince William. El propósito de la encuesta es enterarnos del nivel de satisfacción por parte de los padres y determinar si la División Escolar hace bien en satisfacer las necesidades educativas de los estudiantes.

La fecha límite para entregar la encuesta llega muy pronto.  No pierda esta oportunidad.

Los padres que tienen hijos matriculados en más de una escuela han recibido una encuesta de cada escuela.

Los padres de estudiantes matriculados en PWCS que no han recibido o que han perdido la encuesta que fue enviada por correo pueden contactar a la Oficina de Evaluación de Programas al 703.791.7277 para obtener otra copia.

Gracias por tomar el tiempo de expresar su opinión importante.

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Hundreds of cultural, educational, religious, and civic groups use school facilities each year in compliance with the School Division’s policy and Community Use of School Facilities Manual.

Representatives of outside groups, excluding recreational and sports leagues, can reserve space through the School Division Office of Risk Management and Security Services. To reserve a room in a school for an event, organizers can go to the Web site for community use of schools and facilities and follow the detailed instructions for registering. The Risk Management Web site includes a fee schedule and a link to “Frequently Asked Questions.” Use by outside groups does require adequate insurance and registrations can take a while to process; so groups should plan ahead.

For recreational and athletic use of school facilities, event organizers should contact the Prince William County Park Authority.

The Office of Risk Management and Security Services has prepared a document of “Frequently Asked Community Use Questions with Answers,” or FAQ. The FAQ addresses questions such as what type of activities are allowed, how long it takes a request to be processed and approved, and what fees are charged.

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A reporter from the Bristow Beat news website interviewed Philip Keirstead, our Marsteller's Mens Chorus teacher, and six of his singers that made all-state chorus.  Click here to check it out!

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Students are reminded to use the sidewalks when walking to and from school. Please do not cut through private yards in an attempt to shorten your walk. For safety purposes, use the designated sidewalks.

Skateboarding is prohibited on school property.

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Congratulations to the following students for being selected Bulldogs of the Month: Gloria Rho, Alyssa West, Alyssa Hartung, Lexi Gunning, Julianne Lee, Kristian Hellburg, Natalie Dost, Jamie Lee, Damian Grant, Tatiana  Alfaro Rivas,  Brett Shiflet, Kayla Fyock. 

Keep up the good work!

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If parents and students attempt to login to Parent Portal and cannot remember their password, they can click on "Forgot your Password?" at the bottom of the login screen and fill in the requested information.  The system will email parents/students a temporary password which can be used to access the system.  Once they have logged in, they can go to "Settings" and change their password to something they will remember.

Also note that the Parent Portal passwords for students and parents must be changed via the Parent Portal and not in SchoolFusion.  When a parent or student changes his/her password in Parent Portal, it will be immediately available in SchoolFusion.

This changed item plus other Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)s can be found here. 

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Stonewall Jackson High School is hosting a rising 9th grade parent breakfast on Saturday, 4 February, at 9:00 A. M.  There is information on Stonewall’s website.  Please click here for a flier.  Contact Jay Lindenberg, Guidance Counselor at Stonewall Jackson High School at 703-365-2992 if you have any questions.

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