Back-To-School Information From Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. LaTanya McDade

Press release from Prince William County Public Schools:

August 20, 2021

Dear PWCS Families,

"We are excited to welcome our students back to a new school year on August 23.

While we all hoped the pandemic would be behind us by now, we continue to face challenges due to COVID-19. I understand your concerns and want you to know we are paying close attention and that we are going to follow the guidance from the CDC and the Virginia Department of Health in order to maximize learning and minimize disruptions. Your students’ safety is my top priority and will remain top of mind for everyone across Prince William County.

This school year is about re-engagement, recovery, and acceleration. Our reopening strategy is guided by three core principles:

In-person learning environments are best for children to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. This is critical for their development — and for their future. We appreciate your partnership and patience as we work together to maximize learning and minimize disruptions to this learning brought by the pandemic. Here are some of the processes we are implementing to achieve this:

I look forward to meeting many of you over the coming months. Listening to parents, caregivers, and community members is vital as we chart Prince William County Public Schools’ path to academic achievement. I appreciate the trust you have placed in me to ensure that your child is thriving. As we look to this year, I feel hopeful that we are all in this together — on behalf of all students.

Best wishes for a successful school year,"

LaTanya McDade, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

This press release was produced by Prince William County Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author’s own.