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Dear Westridge Families,
What a wonderful way to wrap up a full five‑day week of school! The energy in our classrooms has been inspiring - students and staff alike are leaning into learning, building strong routines, and laying the foundation for a bright and successful year ahead.
We are excited to kick off Book Fair! A huge thank you to the many parents and family members who are volunteering their time to make this event possible. Your support not only helps bring great books into the hands of our students but also fosters a love of reading that will serve them for years to come!
I also want to extend my gratitude to all the parents who joined us for Tuesday’s Principal’s Advisory Council (PAC) meeting. Together, we set the stage for a year of meaningful collaboration by confirming our norms, reviewing our By‑laws, selecting our officers, and taking an initial look at our 2025‑2026 Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP). We began important discussions around instructional priorities, enrollment updates, and budget implications, and we engaged in a self‑assessment to ensure we are functioning at the highest level as an advisory body. Your voices and perspectives are essential in driving parent engagement and ensuring student success for all.
As we move deeper into the fall, I am grateful for the ongoing partnership between our families and our school. It is this collaboration - the shared commitment to our students’ growth, well‑being, and achievement - that makes Westridge such a special place to learn and grow.
Thank you for all you do to support our Knights each and every day. I’m looking forward to all that’s ahead!
With appreciation,
Steven Wilson
Principal
Westridge Elementary School
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Let’s dive in together—because when we all pitch in, amazing things happen.
This year, Prince William County Public Schools took a bold and research-based step forward by adopting the new Cell Phone-Free Education Policy. Beginning in August 2025, all schools will implement a bell-to-bell policy that limits cell phone use during the instructional day. This
decision, shaped by community input and a successful pilot across 33 schools, is rooted in a
shared goal: creating classroom environments where students are fully present—mentally,
emotionally, and socially. The student-created slogan, “Stop the scroll, take control,” reminds us
that this policy is about empowerment, not restriction. It is about reclaiming focus, restoring
meaningful human connection, and giving our students every opportunity to thrive. For more
information, I invite you to review the PWCS FAQ page. We are grateful for your engagement
and look forward to continuing this important work together.
PWCS is committed to ensuring safe and welcoming environments for students and staff. If a safety concern or crisis occurs in or near our schools, PWCS uses standard terms to communicate with families. Watch this video to become familiar with the terms.
