Company Profile
Prince William County Public Schools
Company Overview
PWCS Offers
Academic specialty programs at the elementary, middle, and high school levels;
Access to two Governor's Schools;
Groundbreaking initiatives to further student health and safety, in the classroom, and on the playing field;
Ongoing teacher development, including a mentor program for new teachers and opportunities for continued growth through strong partnerships with area universities;
Age-appropriate robotics programs in every school;
Energy conservation efforts that earned EPA certification in 60 schools;
Nationally ranked technology use and instruction;
A health and wellness program for students and staff; and
Pioneering use of instruction in areas such as language, technology, and career-readiness to prepare students for lifelong success.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
PWCS is often asked by education officials to share its innovative programs. PWCS led state efforts to develop the Standards of Learning (SOL) for science and was the first school division in Virginia to restructure its curriculum. It also was the first to develop its own performance tests. As a result, the state followed the PWCS model for the SOL testing program.
PWCS programs, administration, staff, and students are often cited as positive models by regional, state, and national organizations. Three years in a row, Prince William County ranked among the Nation's 100 Best Communities for Young People by America's Promise Alliance and ING. "The Washington Post" High School Challenge ranks PWCS high schools among the top 9% in the nation.
Accolades:
Leadership in Greener Purchasing Award, 2022
The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association Education Foundation (VRLTAEF) ProStart Educator Excellence Award, 2022
The National Alternative Education Association (NAEA), Exemplary Practices Model School, 2022
Washington Post Principal of the Year, 2017-18, 2022
U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School Award, 2021-22
Distinguished Purple Star Schools, 2018-22
Alliance for a Healthier Generation America’s Healthiest Schools Award, 2022
U.S. Marine Corps Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award, 2022
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National “Stand Up” Advocacy Program Award, 2022
Virginia High School League (VHSL) State Championship in Creative Writing, 2022
Project Lead the Way, Inc. (PLTW) Outstanding Engineering Teacher of the Year, 2022
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources “Virginia Naturally Schools,” 2022
The Foundation for Korean Language and Culture (FKLAC) Ailee Moon Award, 2021
Sports Turf Managers Association Award for Field of the Year, 2021
George Mason University (GMU) Schar School of Policy and Government’s Regional Elected Leaders Initiative (RELI) Northern Virginia Leadership Award, 2021
Virginia Association of Science Teachers (VAST) Recognition in Science Education (RISE) Award, 2021
Virginia Council on Economic Education (VCEE) Virginia Outstanding Economic Educator of the Year, 2021
American Heart Association (AHA) top fundraiser in Virginia, 2017-21
Virginia Association for Teachers of Family and Consumer Science (VATFACS) Outstanding Administrator and Outstanding New Teacher Awards, 2020-21
The National Parent Teacher Association School of Excellence, 2021
Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) “Academy Awards,” 2021
Virginia Technology and Engineering Education Association’s (VTEEA) Teacher of the Year Awards, 2020-21
Virginia Board of Education Exemplar Performance Awards, 2009, 2011, 2015-21
American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation, 2021-22
National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Best Communities for Music Education, 2020-21
Advanced Placement (AP®) Computer Science A (CSA) Female Diversity Award, 2021
U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon (ED-GRS) School District Sustainability Award, 2021
Meritorious Budget Award, Association of School Business Officials, Fiscal Years 1997-21
Microsoft Showcase School, 2020-21
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Fiscal Years 2002-20
Field of Excellence Awards winner, 2020
Virginia School Boards Association Green Schools Challenge winner, 2020
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Distinguished District Award, 2020
Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL) Administrator of the Year Award, 2019-20
Ranked 11th in Forbes’ list of Best Employers, 2020
Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award, 2006-20
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Award, 2020
National American Civic Education Teacher Awards (ACETA), 2020
National Association of Secondary Principals (NASSP) Digital Principal of the Year, 2020
National Distinguished Principal, Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals, 1994, 2017-20
Virginia Schools to Watch, National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform, 2004-05, 2007-20
Food Service Director (FSD) magazine, Food Service Operation of the Year, 2019
Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) top honors in the annual Food for Thought competition in the category of Meal Access to Fight Hunger, 2019
Virginia Society for Technology Coach of the Year Award, 2019
Virginia Computer Science Teacher of the Year Award, 2019
International DuFour Award, 2019
Virginia Middle School Association, Master in the Middle Awards Teacher of the Year, 2019
Award for Excellence in Elementary Science Instruction, Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), 2019
National Outstanding Assistant Principal, Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals, 2004, 2015-19
Benefits
Please use the link below to learn more about PWCS employee benefits:
https://www.pwcs.edu/departments/hr/employee_benefits/index