Woodbridge Elementary School
Building Belonging Through Our House System
We are excited to launch our new House System, a schoolwide community-building program designed to help every student feel connected, valued, and inspired. More than just a way to build school spirit, the House System creates opportunities for students to have fun, form meaningful relationships, and learn the important character traits that help them become positive members of our school and community.
Each student will belong to one of our five houses, each representing a core value we strive to embody every day:
- Ignite – Proactive
- Ascend – Perseverant
- Ember – Resilient
- Forge – Innovative
- Radiant – Inspiring
Throughout the year, students will participate in house meetings, challenges, service opportunities, celebrations, and collaborative activities that encourage teamwork, leadership, and school pride. Friendly competition will bring excitement and fun while helping students practice the values of their house in meaningful ways. Through these experiences, students will learn what it means to be a good person—someone who takes initiative, perseveres through challenges, bounces back from setbacks, thinks creatively, and inspires others through their actions.
Our youngest learners will be an important part of this journey as well. Preschool students will begin as our Hatchlings, where they will learn about and practice the core values of all five houses. As they grow and prepare for kindergarten, they will eagerly anticipate their special House Reveal, when they officially become members of one of the five houses and begin their House System journey.
At its heart, the House System is about building a culture of community, inclusion, and belonging. By connecting students across grade levels and celebrating the strengths each individual brings, we are creating a school where everyone has a place, everyone has a purpose, and everyone is empowered to grow. Together, through our shared values, we will learn, lead, inspire, and rise as one community.
As we begin our inaugural year at Woodbridge Elementary School, we encourage every family to review our 2026–2027 Family Handbook. The handbook is an important resource that outlines school procedures, expectations, safety information, attendance policies, communication guidelines, and other essential information to help your child have a successful school year.
Taking a few minutes to read the handbook now can answer many common questions and ensure that students and families have a shared understanding of our school expectations from the very first day. When schools and families work together with clear communication and common expectations, students are more confident, supported, and successful.
We will continue to update the handbook with more information to support our new school community.
USE THE BUTTON BELOW TO ACCESS THE FAMILY HANDBOOK
Families are encouraged to stay informed and connected by utilizing ParentVUE and EZ Arrival, two valuable tools that provide access to important student and transportation information.
ParentVUE
ParentVUE allows families to monitor their child’s academic progress, attendance, and school information in real time. The application can be accessed online or downloaded to a mobile device through the PWCS ParentVUE webpage, the Apple App Store, or the Google Play Store.
EZ Arrival Bus Tracking
PWCS also provides families with access to EZ Arrival, a mobile app that offers real-time school bus tracking. Through the app, families can:
- View their student’s bus location
- Receive estimated arrival times
- Stay informed about transportation updates and delays
We encourage all families to download the EZ Arrival app and enable notifications to support timely student arrival and dismissal. For setup instructions and additional transportation resources, please visit the PWCS Transportation webpage.
We are excited to share that Woodbridge Elementary School will provide all essential school supplies for every student during the 2026–2027 school year! Thanks to the support of Prince William County Public Schools and our community, families will not need to purchase standard classroom supplies.
Students should simply come ready to learn with a backpack, a reusable water bottle, and a positive attitude. If any grade level has a unique item needed for a special project during the year, your child's teacher will communicate that information in advance. We also have backpacks available and we will distribute backs at the August Open House to families that request them.
Enjoy great savings on school supplies for the upcoming school year during Virginia's three-day sales tax holiday, Friday, August 7, through Sunday, August 9, 2026.
During this period, families can make qualifying online and in-store purchases without paying sales tax for qualifying items. These include school supplies, priced at $20 or less per item, and articles of clothing and footwear, priced at $100 or less per item.
This limited-time event offers an opportunity to prepare for the 2026–27 school year while minimizing expenses.
For more information about the Virginia Sales Tax Holiday, visit the Virginia Department of Taxation Sales Tax Holiday webpage.
