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Friday, May 30, 2025
Message From the Principal
Dear Westridge Families,
As we approach the final stretch of the school year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support you've shown throughout the year! From chaperoning field trips to volunteering in classrooms, your involvement has been instrumental in creating a nurturing and enriching environment for our students. Your partnership truly makes a difference, and we are so thankful to have such a dedicated community.
This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming back our former Westridge students during the Senior Walkthrough on Tuesday! Seeing these accomplished young adults reconnect with their elementary roots was both heartwarming and inspiring. It served as a powerful reminder of the lasting impact that early education and supportive communities have on our children's journeys. Congratulations to all families celebrating a graduate or a student moving on to the next chapter of their educational path!
As we count down the days to summer, let's continue to cherish these moments and celebrate the achievements of our students. Your continued support and engagement are what make Westridge a special place for learning and growth.
Warm regards,
Steven Wilson
Proud Principal - Westridge Elementary
Important Dates
- Tuesday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 4 - Math SOL Retakes
- Thursday, June 5 - VA Studies and Science SOL Retakes
- Thursday, June 12 - Last Day of School
- Thursday, August 14 - Open House
- Monday, August 18 - Save the date - 2025-2026 First Day of School
Principal's Advisory Council (PAC)
The Principal’s Advisory Council (PAC) offers a meaningful platform for parents and teachers to come together, share insights, and collaborate on valuable feedback to guide our school’s Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP). We warmly invite all Westridge families to join us for our last PAC meeting of the year on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the WRES Library. All parents and caretaker voices and perspectives are vital in strengthening our school environment and advancing our commitment to student success, school culture, and a positive climate.
If you have any questions or suggestions in advance of the meeting, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Principal Steven Wilson directly. Your engagement and support are truly appreciated, and together, we’re making Westridge a place where every student can thrive!
Thank you for being such an important part of our community. We look forward to working with you!
Field Day 2025
Westridge's Field Day will be Monday June 9th! We need volunteers to help make this day great! The theme this year is "Sports Jersey Day" Students, Staff and Volunteers are encouraged to wear their favorite sports team gear! Please sign up to help make Field Day a Success for the kids!
2025-26 Intent to Return Survey
Please fill out the Intent to Return Survey for the 2025-2026 School Year. Please click on the link below and complete by May 30th. Thank you so much!
Summer Reading 2025
Cell Phone-Free Education Policy
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.
Learn to Play Street Hockey
Robotics Summer Camp
School of Rock Woodbridge
Camp Invention
Forest Camp
Attendance Counts!
PWCS Information and Resources
Family Engagement Series
We warmly invite all parents to join our Family Engagement Series, a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together as a community. This series includes interactive workshops, informative sessions on child development, and fun family activities designed to strengthen the bond between parents and children. Don’t miss out on this chance to engage with other families and gain valuable insights to support your child’s growth and well-being. For more information CLICK HERE.
Varsity Online Tutoring
Varsity Tutors for Schools platform is a FREE online resource for grades K-12 designed to support your students’ academic growth. This platform offers:
- 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring
- Essay Review and Coaching
- Live Group Classes
- Test Prep Classes
- Enrichment Classes
- Celebrity-Led Star Courses and more.
Students access Varsity Tutors by logging into Clever using their PWCS email address (for example, username@pwcs-edu.org) and password (this is the same password students use to log into their PWCS issued device). Once logged into Clever, you can find the link for Varsity in the PWCS Resources section. For more information please visit: https://www.pwcs.edu/departments/instructional_technology/online_tutoring/index
SNAP School Initiative
Crisis and Emergency Preparedness in PWCS
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.
Free Mental Health Resources for Students
PWCS recognizes that this time of year can be particularly challenging for many students. To ensure that every student has access to the support they need, we would like to remind parents that free mental health telehealth services are available to all PWCS students through Hazel Health – at no cost. Together, we can make a significant difference in the mental well-being of our students now and beyond.
Visit the PWCS Hazel Health webpage for more information.
For more information or questions, please contact Francesca Knight, coordinator of social work services, at KnightFW@pwcs.edu.