Reagan Counselor Connection
November 2026
Mrs. Amy Covell-Sharek (Counseling Director)
Ms. Erin Tracy (School Counselor A-C)
Dr. Lauren Daley-Norris (School Counselor D-I)
Mrs. Sarah Bauer (School Counselor (J-M)
Mrs. Erin Piette (School Counselor M-Sd)
Ms. Meagan Huntington (School Counselor (Se-Z)
Ms. Michelle Fluegel (School Social Worker)
Dr. Amy Glass (School Psychologist)
Mrs. Kristine Bucci (Registrar)
Each month, the Counseling Department publishes a newsletter highlighting important information and announcements related to academics, social-emotional wellness, and college and career planning for students and families at Reagan Middle School. Be sure to check back periodically for new updates and resources.
In this edition:
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
TJHSST applications went live on October 5th and are due by October 30th. Last day to begin your application is on October 28th. You can find more information and their admissions link here. The results for the application will be released on April 30th.
CANVAS
New to Canvas and want to know how to get started?
View the Getting Started with Canvas as a Student guide!
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View guides for iOS and Android.
*Reminder, the mobile app for students is no longer available*
Creating A Pairing Code For Parent Access To Student Courses
- As a student you can provide parents or guardians with a Pairing Code to observe your courses. Pairing codes can only be generated using the web version of Canvas, not the mobile app.
- Generate a parent/observer code by logging in to Canvas
- In Global Navigation, select the Account link then select the Settings link
- Select the Pair with Observer link on the right side of the window.
- A new window will open. Copy Pairing Code.
- Copy the six-digit alphanumeric pairing code. You will need to share the code with the observer who will link to your account. The pairing code will expire after seven days or its first use.
- To close the window, select the OK link.
- Note: Pairing codes are case sensitive.
Observer/Parent Access to Canvas
Parents must begin by requesting a pairing code from their child's teacher or have their child log in to Canvas to access the pairing code.
- Once parents receive their pairing code, they will need to sign up for a Canvas account. Parents will go to the Canvas login page and select "Parent of a Canvas User".
- Parents will enter the information requested including the pairing code provided to them by their child or their child's teacher.
- To add more students to observe, once logged in, parents will want to select Account > Observing. Here, they can identify who they are already linked to and add more children.
- Once the account has been created, parents can use the Canvas Student App on their Apple or Android devices to access their account. When using the app, parents will select Prince William County Parents when asked to "find school." The Canvas Student app and the Canvas Parent app are similar. Canvas has recommended that the Canvas Student app has a better layout.
StudentVUE/ParentVUE
Need to create a ParentVUE account?
Current families
If you have a student who is already enrolled in PWCS and you do not have a ParentVUE account, contact your child's school to request a ParentVUE activation code.
New families
ParentVUE accounts are unique to each school district. Families that have moved to Prince William County from another school district must create a PWCS ParentVUE account during the registration process.
How to Create a ParentVUE account
Step 1
Go to the Online Registration Account and Records Access screen.
- Click the More Options tab, then click Create a New Account.
Step 2
Answer the Parent Account Activation questions and click Continue.
- If you answer YES to any of the questions, you already have an active ParentVUE account.
- If you have an account but forgot your password, complete the password reset request form. If you are unable to reset your password, please email techsupport@pwcs.edu with your name, email address, and student name(s).
- If you have a student currently enrolled in PWCS, but never activated your ParentVUE account, please contact your student's school for assistance.
- If you answer NO to all the questions, continue to Step #4.
Step 3
Review the ParentVUE/StudentVUE User Agreement, and click I Accept to continue.
Step 4
Create your account by completing the following fields, and click continue to Step #3.
- Legal First Name and Last Name – Please be sure to enter your name as it appears on government-issued identification. Your name as entered here will be used for your electronic signature.
- Email Address – an activation link will be sent to this email. Please be sure to enter a valid email address.
- Security Code – provided at the bottom of the screen.
Step 5
A confirmation message will appear. You will receive an email that will contain a link that will allow you to complete your account creation and begin the enrollment process.
- Click the link in the email. The Complete Account Creation window opens.
- Complete the following fields to complete your account creation, then click Save and Continue.
- User ID - by default, your email address is listed but may be changed if desired.
- Password
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ParentVUE?ParentVUE is an online portal that allows parents and guardians access to information related to students for whom they are legal guardian(s) or have rights to educational records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.What information am I able to access through ParentVUE?Parents, and guardians can view student schedules and teacher assignments, bus stop information, and monitor grades and attendance. Parents and guardians can access important documents including report cards, and Student Vision Profiles for students in grades 6-12. They can also view their student's test history and immunization records.How do I access the ParentVUE parent portal?You can access ParentVUE online at parentvue.pwcs.edu. For the best user experience on mobile devices, download the ParentVUE app from the App Store or Google Play.What if I have questions or issues with ParentVUE?If you have additional questions or issues with ParentVUE, please contact your child's school for assistance.What should I do if I forgot my ParentVUE username and password?If you have forgotten your username or password, click More Options button on the ParentVUE login page, click Forgot Password link, and follow prompts.
Students, staff, and parents share the responsibility for an orderly and safe school environment. Information about drugs, weapons, or other factors which may be harmful to the school environment should be reported via the Tip Line or through the "Say Something" Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS). SS-ARS is designed specifically for students in grades 6-12 and staff to report any serious or potentially violent concerns of unsafe behavior or threats of harm to self or others. Say Something is a youth violence prevention program from the national nonprofit organization Sandy Hook Promise and is provided and sustained at no cost to PWCS.
"Tipsters" can send reports on anything from school threats they've seen or overheard to personal crises, including sexual harassment, self-harm, and depression. The system enables school administrators and law enforcement to create effective interventions and intervene upon at-risk individuals to help prevent violence, suicide, bullying, self-harm, and other forms of threatening behavior.
All tips submitted receive an immediate response by one of the highly-skilled crisis counselors at the Sandy Hook Promise National Crisis Center; this person then determines the necessary support steps. When credible tips are received that are life-threatening and/or involve an imminent threat, the crisis center will immediately contact local 911 dispatch and involve law enforcement, then notify central office staff and school-based representatives, even after hours. Users can submit a tip by calling 1-844-5-SAYNOW or by visiting www.SaySomething.net. The free app is available for download from the App Store and Google Play Store, where students can submit tips instantly. Once downloaded, it will ask for a 4-digit code you select and remember.
Following are some suggestions for reporting such information:
- Submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-844-5-SAYNOW or visiting www.SaySomething.net
- Call 911 in cases of immediate emergency