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Dear Westridge Families,
Happy Last Day of School! What a joy it has been to watch our Knights learn, grow, and shine throughout the school year. Thank you all - students, families, and staff - for your unwavering support, enthusiasm, and partnership in making this our most successful and memorable year yet! Whether cheering at events, collaborating on projects at home, or celebrating milestones in our classrooms, you’ve helped create the kind of caring, vibrant community that makes Westridge so special.
As you embark on summer adventures, I wish your family rest, laughter, and safe travels. Please know how grateful we are for every moment shared, every lesson learned, and every effort made to lift one another up.
This is our final newsletter of the year - but it’s certainly not goodbye! We can’t wait to welcome you back in Fall 2025 for the return of Knight’s News, where together we’ll continue our proud legacy of learning, service, and community.
Enjoy your summer, Knights. See you in August!
With heartfelt appreciation,
Steven Wilson
Proud Principal - Westridge Elementary
Inova Cares Clinics are hosting Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs this summer, offering FREE school physicals and immunizations for children ages 5 and up. This is a fantastic opportunity to ensure your child is healthy and ready for the new school year - at no cost to you!
📅 Health Fair Dates & Locations:
- Herndon: June 12, July 9, August 5
- Manassas: June 24, July 25, August 12
- Sterling: July 17, August 19
- Alexandria: June 18, July 30, August 26
📝 Important Details:
- Eligibility: VA Medicaid or uninsured Inova registered patients only
- Appointments are required – Call (703) 698-2550 to schedule
- No walk-ins allowed
- Bring your child’s vaccine records
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.