The Cavalier Connection
Vol 1 Issue 29 March 7th 2025
A Message from the Principal
To KWHS families,
This week was full of hands on learning. Be sure to check out the pictures below from Math, Science, and Service Learning. In addition today kicked off World Studies remediation. We are excited so many students are taking advantage of these opportunities as we prepare for the SOL. Students who attend remediation can also count the hours towards needed seat time if needed for attendance recovery. Please speak with your students teacher or admin if you have any questions. Next week students will be taking their 3rd 9 weeks benchmarks as well as wrapping up the end of the 3rd quarter. Please check ParentPortal to ensure all work is completed and turned in.
KWHS would like to take a moment to thank Ms. Sale for helping with Drivers Ed. If any student has any questions about Drivers Ed please reach out to ssale@kwcps.k12.va.us
As a team we will strive for all Cavaliers to be prepared to Enroll in a college or university, Enlist in the military, or become Employed after graduation. I expect all Cavaliers to respectful in their daily interactions, be responsible for following all policies and procedures set by KWHS and KWCPS, and maintain a safe environment. We will work together to focus on success for EVERY CAV EVERYDAY. I appreciate your time and do not hesitate to email me at award@kwcps.k12.va.us or call me at (804) 769-3434 ext 641 if you have questions or concerns.
King William High School Cavaliers are Confident, Achievement-driven, Vision -focused, and Successful everyday.
Starting on January 29th you will see an alternate method for security screening at the Basketball games. KWCPS has purchased a weapons detection system. These work similar to the current wands being used. As you can see from the image all guest will walk between two towers which will scan for inappropriate items. The bag policy has not changed and wands will still be used as secondary screening as needed. We hope this will make entry into the games a faster process. Please refer to the guidelines below for more detailed information.
As a reminder as you approach the entrance please take all items out of your pockets and check for items that are prohibited. This will make screening process go much faster.
Dress Code Reminders
Dress Code (JFCA-R)
KWCPS respects a student’s right to express oneself in their dress. It is important, however, that clothing not detract from the learning environment or create a disruption to or distraction from the learning process. The administration reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of all student dress whether or not it is listed in this regulation. Clothing and accessories may not:
Display vulgar, discriminatory, or obscene language or images.
Promote illegal or violent conduct.
Contain threats or gang symbols.
Promote the unlawful use of weapons, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or drug paraphernalia.
Expose shoulders, cleavage, private parts, the midriff, undergarments, and in the case of pants, the waistband should not fall below the hips.
Contain pointed studs or other sharp objects.
Be sheer or see-through, including torn fabric that exposes the skin.
Include caps or other head coverings unless required for religious or medical reasons unless deemed acceptable in the school dress code.
Cell Phone Reminders
The use of cell phones (and all other personal electronic devices including headphones, earbuds, smart watches, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices) is prohibited during the regular school day. Upon students’ arrival at school, and continuing through dismissal from school, cell phones and other electronic devices are required to be out of visible sight and either silenced or powered off. Cell phones and other electronic devices must be placed out of sight in a backpack or other personal bag. Failure to comply with this expectation will result in the following actions:
- First offense Parent/guardian contacted, verbal warning, and the device will be confiscated until the end of the school day.
- Second offense Parent/guardian contacted, the device will be confiscated, and the the parent or guardian must retrieve the device from school.
- Third offense Parent/guardian contacted, the device will be confiscated, and the parent or guardian must retrieve the device from school. In addition, for a period of 30 calendar days, the student shall be restricted from possessing a cell phone or electronic device at school during instructional hours. The student will be required to check their device into the office at arrival, and retrieve it following dismissal. Students who violate this restriction will be subject to further discipline, including suspension (BSO3).
- when students are attending non-instructional after-school events/activities;
- when students have a documented medical exception approved by the school principal and school nurse;
- when students are riding the school bus, as long as such use is not distracting or disruptive. Students must use earbuds or headphones when listening to music or watching videos with sound while on the school bus.
If a student needs to get in touch with their parent during the school day for emergency purposes the student must ask to speak to a counselor, the nurse, or an administrator so arrangements can be made to use a school phone. If a parent must get in touch with a student during the school day the parent must call the front office for assistance.
