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Dear Westridge Families,
Thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s Veterans Day assemblies! This special tradition reminds us of the incredible service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. Their courage and commitment safeguard the freedoms we enjoy every day, and we are honored to celebrate and learn from their example. Please join us in expressing gratitude to all who have served - your presence today made this event truly meaningful for our students. A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Jim Steimer, our music teacher, for preparing our student performers to put on such an outstanding and meaningful show - his dedication helped make the event truly memorable!
As we wrap up this week, we want to thank you for helping our students start the second quarter strong! Your partnership ensured a smooth transition back to learning after the long weekend.
Thank you for staying united, success-oriented, and focused on doing whatever it takes to improve student outcomes. Your support makes all the difference.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend,
-Steven Wilson
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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.