Woodbridge Family Handbook
School Year 2026-27
Woodbridge Elementary School Bell Schedule
Student Arrival (9:10 am)
Woodbridge Elementary will begin arrival at 9:10 a.m. Students should not arrive before 9:10 a.m., as staff supervision is not available prior to that time. If a family needs to drop off a student before 9:10 a.m. for any reason, they should contact the school office in advance so that appropriate supervision arrangements can be made.
Late Arrivals and Tardies (After 9:20 am)
Students arriving after 9:20 a.m. are considered tardy and must be escorted by a parent or guardian to the main office. Parents must sign their child in, and the student will receive a tardy slip before reporting to class. Arriving on time each day helps students begin learning with their classmates and minimizes disruptions to instruction.
Instructional Day (9:20 am-4:00 pm)
The instructional day at Woodbridge Elementary School begins promptly at 9:20 a.m. To ensure a successful start to the day, all students should be in their classrooms and ready to learn by 9:20 a.m. Arriving on time helps students fully participate in instruction and establishes positive routines that support academic success.
Early Dismissal (Before 3:15 pm)
To ensure a safe and orderly dismissal process, students who need to leave early must be picked up before 3:15 p.m. After 3:15 p.m., students will remain with their class and follow the school's regular dismissal procedures. Students will only be released to authorized individuals listed in the student information system.
Student Dismissal (4:00 pm)
Student dismissal begins at 4:00 p.m. To help ensure a safe, orderly, and efficient dismissal process, families should communicate any changes to their child's dismissal plan with the school office before or at the beginning of the school day. Students will only be released to authorized individuals listed in the student information system.
Principal
Brooke Levecchi
Email: LEVECCBB@pwcs.edu
Assistant Principal
Emmanuelle Hill
Email: CROSSEA@pwcs.edu
Administrative Intern
Latisha Copeland
Email: SAMUELLS@pwcs.edu
All Bus School
Woodbridge Elementary School is an all-bus school. Students are expected to ride their assigned bus to and from school each day unless alternative transportation arrangements have been approved by the school. Students should not walk to or from school or attempt to walk home, as walking routes are not designated for student transportation.All students at Woodbridge Elementary School will be assigned a bus number and given a bus tag for their backpack.
EZ Arrival Bus Tracking
PWCS provides families with access to EZ Arrival, a mobile app that offers real-time bus tracking information. Through the app, families can view bus locations, receive estimated arrival times, and stay informed of transportation updates. We encourage all families to download the EZ Arrival app and enable notifications to help support timely student arrival and dismissal. For detailed setup instructions and additional transportation resources, please visit the PWCS Transportation Webpage.
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Design Thinking
At Woodbridge Elementary School, students will engage in Design Thinking, an approach to learning inspired by the work of the Henry Ford Learning Institute. Design Thinking encourages students to explore real-world problems, think creatively, collaborate with others, test ideas, and learn from feedback. This process helps students develop important skills such as critical thinking, communication, creativity, and problem-solving.
Student Devices
Prince William County Public Schools provides students with a school-issued device to support learning both at school and at home. These devices are an important instructional tool that helps students access digital resources, complete assignments, collaborate with teachers and classmates, and develop technology skills necessary for academic success. All students and parents/guardians are required to review and acknowledge the PWCS Digital Device Loan Agreement and Parent-Student Device Handbook through the annual Back-to-School Packet in ParentVUE.
Woodbridge ES Family Food Pantry Program
Woodbridge Elementary School is committed to supporting the well-being of our students and families. Through our partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank, we will offer periodic food pantry distributions during the school year to help provide nutritious food and resources to families in need.
Information about upcoming food pantry dates, times, and process will be shared with families through school communication channels. We encourage families who may benefit from this support to participate. All information will be handled with respect and confidentiality.
Together with the Capital Area Food Bank, we are proud to help ensure that our students and families have access to essential resources that support health, wellness, and academic success.
Need help now with food? Please contact our School Social Worker, Cory Cobern at coberncd@pwcs.edu or Parent Liasion, Maite Diaz-Funez, DiazfuMS@PWCS.EDU
House System: Together We Rise!
We are excited to introduce the Woodbridge Elementary House System, a schoolwide program that builds belonging, leadership, character, and school spirit. Every student is placed in one of five houses and becomes part of a supportive school family that encourages teamwork, positive relationships, and personal growth.
Our houses represent the core values we want students to demonstrate every day:
- Ignite – Proactive
- Ascend – Perseverant
- Ember – Resilient
- Forge – Innovative
- Radiant – Inspiring
Throughout the year, students will participate in house meetings, challenges, service projects, celebrations, and friendly competitions that bring learning and character development to life. These experiences help students build confidence, develop leadership skills, and strengthen connections across grade levels.
Preschool students will begin as Hatchlings, learning about all five house values before receiving their official house assignment in kindergarten.
At its heart, the House System ensures that every student has a place to belong, opportunities to lead, and encouragement to grow.
Woodbridge Elementary School offers a Kiss & Ride service for families who choose to transport their children to and from school each day. This program provides a safe, convenient, and efficient option for student arrival and dismissal while helping maintain an orderly flow of traffic on campus.
To participate in the Kiss & Ride program, please complete the registration form by clicking the Kiss & Ride Registration button below or by scanning the QR code provided. Once your registration has been submitted, you may pick up your assigned Kiss & Ride number and vehicle placard at the Kiss & Ride table during Open House or in the school office.
Families who are unable to complete the online registration may visit the school office to complete a paper registration form. We encourage all participating families to register before the first day of school to help ensure a smooth and efficient arrival and dismissal process.
Traffic Loop
Enter the traffic loop and proceed to the designated Kiss & Ride lane. To ensure a safe, efficient, and orderly arrival process for all students, families are asked not to enter or line up in the Kiss & Ride lane before 9:00 a.m.
Kiss and Ride Lane
Continue past the school bus loop to enter the designated Kiss & Ride lane. Please do not enter the bus loop at any time. For the safety of all students, the bus loop is reserved exclusively for school buses loading and unloading students.
Student Drop Off & Pick-Up Area
Follow the designated traffic pattern and continue through the Kiss & Ride circle. Once your vehicle reaches the unloading/loading area, school staff will assist students as they safely exit or enter vehicles. For student safety, all students must enter and exit vehicles from the passenger side only, where sidewalks are located.
ParentVUE is a secure online portal that provides parents and guardians with access to important information about their child’s education. Through ParentVUE, families can view attendance records, grades, class schedules, transportation information, immunization records, and other student-related details.
Families are encouraged to regularly monitor their child’s progress and stay informed through ParentVUE. The application can be accessed online or downloaded to a mobile device using the link available on the PWCS ParentVUE webpage, the Apple App Store, or the Google Play Store.
To learn more about ParentVUE and its features, families are encouraged to watch the short informational video available on the PWCS ParentVUE Webpage. The video provides an overview of the platform and highlights the many ways ParentVUE helps families stay connected to their child’s educational experience.
Safety Drills
The safety and well-being of our students and staff are top priorities at Woodbridge Elementary School. Throughout the school year, students will participate in a variety of safety drills designed to help them learn and practice emergency procedures. These drills provide opportunities for students and staff to become familiar with safety expectations and routines in a calm, structured, and supportive environment.
Lockdown: A lockdown is initiated when there is an immediate threat to the safety of students and staff, either inside the school building or on school grounds. To help prepare for these situations, we will conduct four lockdown drills each year in accordance with PWCS and Virginia requirements. Parents and guardians will receive at least 24 hours' notice prior to a lockdown drill.
- Evacuate-Fire Drill: Evacuation is when students and staff must move from one location to another to ensure their safety. Fire drills are a type of evacuation drill and provide opportunities for students and staff to practice safe and orderly building evacuation procedures. In accordance with Virginia law and PWCS procedures, two fire drills are conducted during the first 20 school days, including one within the first 10 days, followed by at least one fire drill each month for the remainder of the school year.
- Shelter-in-Place-Tornado and Earthquake Drills : Shelter-in-Place is initiated when specific protective actions are needed based on a threat or hazard to include threats such as tornadoes, earthquakes, hazardous materials situations or other local threats. To help ensure preparedness, all public schools conduct at least one tornado drill and one earthquake drill each school year. The tornado drill is typically held in March and coincides with Virginia's annual Statewide Tornado Drill and the earthquake drill is conducted in October to support the Great Southeast Shakeout