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On-Demand

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Assignment: The World

Assignment: The World

Assignment: The World (ATW) is a children's current events program designed to be used in the classroom. It is a fast-paced, interactive program that covers the top...

Board Briefs

Alyson Satterwhite

During this Board Brief segment, School Board member Alyson Satterwhite (Gainesville District) shares information on the Information Technology Specialty Program and...

Dr. Michael Otaigbe

During this Board Brief segment, School Board member Dr. Michael Otaigbe (Vice-Chairman - Coles District) shares some of the great accomplishments of students from The...

Lisa Bell

During this Board Brief segment, School Board member Lisa Bell (Neabsco District) discusses the importance of parental and community involvement in schools and...

Betty Covington

During this Board Brief segment, School Board member Betty Covington (Potomac District) highlights the many Career and Technical Education offerings here in PWCS...

Mike Wooten Ed.D.

School Board Representative Mike Wooten Ed.D. (Occoquan District) shares information on Prince William County Schools many specialty programs including Project Lead the...

Milt Johns

On this first Board Brief of the 2012-2013 school year, School Board Chairman Milt Johns (At-Large) shares information about Prince William County Schools' growing...

CNN Student News

CNN Student News

CNN Student News is a daily commercial-free, ten-minute broadcast of the day's news geared for middle- and high-school students. CNN Student News can be found on air...

GED Connection

Program 39 - Special Topics in Algebra and Geometry

Explores patterns in math and in the real world and shows how mathematical relationships can be plotted on the coordinate plane. ...

Program 38 - Introduction to Algebra

Explores basic algebraic concepts and properties and shows how to write and solve equations. ...

Program 37 - Statistics and Probability

Shows how statistics are gathered and used and explores the basics of chance and probability. ...

Program 36 - Data Analysis

Defines mean, median, and mode and shows how to organize data on charts and graphs and analyze statistical trends. ...

Program 35 - Geometry

Reviews geometry terms, basic properties of angles and triangles, and methods for solving a variety of geometry problems. ...

Program 34 - Formulas

Shows how people use formulas in some practical situations and reviews commonly used formulas. ...

Program 33 - Measurement

A variety of uses for measurement, how to calculate in the English and metric systems, and how to solve for the perimeters and areas of various shapes. ...

Program 32 - Ratio, Proportion, and Percent

Explores how and why people use ratios, proportions, and percentages to compare numbers and solve problems. ...

Program 31 - Fractions

What fractions represent, how to judge the relative sizes of different fractions, calculating with them, and solving everyday fraction problems. ...

Program 30 - Decimals

Reviews how to read decimal numbers, calculate with them, and solve everyday problems involving decimals. ...

Program 29 - Problem Solving

A process for solving basic math and word problems, either single- or multi-step. ...

Program 28 - Number Sense

Explores the language of math and how you can use logic and common sense to make number problems more manageable. ...

Program 27 - Passing the GED Math Test

Advice on what to expect from and how to prepare for the GED math test, including information on the calculator used on the test. ...

Program 26 - Physics

Explores the physics involved in roller coasters, space flight, sound, electricity, and MRI technology. ...

Program 25 - Chemistry

Defines an element, illustrates some chemical reactions, and explores practical applications of chemistry in everyday life—from cooking to making art. ...

Program 24 - Earth and Space Science

Topics in geology, astronomy, and meteorology, including earthquakes, how the Earth was formed, natural cycles, and the basics of weather and energy. ...

Program 23 - Life Science

Explores a variety of life science topics, from basic biology to genetics to ecosystems. ...

Program 22 - Passing the GED Science Test

An overview of the GED science test with sample questions and an explanation of the scientific method. ...

Program 21 - Geography

Explores the relevance of geography—from the impact of humans on the environment to how places and regions define our world. ...

Program 20 - Civics and Government

Explores the foundations and structure of American government and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. ...

Program 19 - Economics

Business people and economics teachers explain the basics of money, finance, markets, and commerce. ...

Program 18 - Themes in World History

Major events, inventions, and ideas that have shaped the world and its cultures, from ancient Egypt to the modern Middle East. ...

Program 17 - Themes in U.S. History

Explores key events and themes—such as the nation's multicultural nature—that have made the United States what it is today. ...

Program 16 - Passing the GED Social Studies Test

Tips on reading and interpreting maps, charts, and graphics; information on the content areas covered on the social studies section of the GED Test; and sample test...

Program 15 - Drama

Explores the elements of drama through a play written by an adult learner and goes behind the scenes to see how the written word is translated to the stage....

Program 14 - Poetry

Poet Sonia Sanchez reads from her work and shows how to analyze a poem, U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky introduces the "Favorite Poem Project," and people talk...

Program 13 - Fiction

Explores elements of fiction in short stories by Edgar Allan Poe, Flannery O'Connor, and James Baldwin and the contemporary novel Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge...

Program 12 - Nonfiction

Explores three kinds of nonfiction writing—informational, opinion, and memoir—and illustrates how to get the most out of reading them. Writer Luis Rodriguez...

Program 11 - Passing the GED Reading Test

Reviews the skills required, the subjects covered, and the kinds of questions included on the GED reading test. ...

Program 10 - The GED Essay

GED graduates describe test day and provide tips on writing the GED essay. ...

Program 9 - Spelling, Punctuation, and Capitalization

Tips on how to improve your writing mechanics. ...

Program 8 - Grammar and Usage

Reviews typical grammar and usage problems writers encounter. ...

Program 7 - Effective Sentences

How to write complete and correct sentences and how to fix or improve problem sentences. ...

Program 6 - Writing Style and Word Choice

Purpose and audience affect how authors compose various kinds of written pieces. ...

Program 5 - Organized Writing

Experienced writers offer useful organizing techniques. ...

Program 4 - The Writing Process

Outlines a three-step process: generating ideas, writing a rough draft, and revising/editing. ...

Program 3 - Getting Ideas on Paper

Successful writers and adult learners share ideas on how to get started writing....

Program 2 - Passing the GED Writing Test

Advice on how to prepare for the GED writing test, with sample test questions. ...

Program 1 - Orientation

An overview of the GED test and how this series and its accompanying workbooks and online lessons can help adults prepare. ...

GED Preparation Language Arts, Reading

GED Reading: What It Takes to Pass? Part 2

GED Reading: What It Takes to Pass? Part...

GED Reading: What It Takes to Pass? Part 1

GED Reading: What It Takes to Pass? Part...

Lesson 15

Drama: Story Elements of Drama and...

Lesson 14

Drama: Drama v. Prose and Parts of a Script •Activity 14 The Ugly Duckling by A.A...

Lesson 13

Poetry: The Language of Poetry •Activity 13 Martin Luther King Jr. by Gwendolyn Brooks and "Dream Deferred" by Langston...

Lesson 12

Poetry: Characteristics of Poetry and Suggestions for Reading Poetry •Activity 12 Daffodils by William Wordsworth and On the Grasshopper and Cricket by John...

Lesson 11

Fiction: Point of View, Characterization and Theme •Activity 11 Recognizing...

Lesson 10

Fiction: Setting and Plot •Activity 10 From Mother…With Love by Zoa...

Lesson 9

Nonfiction: Understanding Nofiction •Activity 9 Plymouth Rock by Mark...

Lesson 8

Analysis: Structure •Activity 8 Comparison and Contrast, Cause and...

Lesson 7

Analysis: Style (Diction and Tone) •Activity 7 Diction and...

Lesson 6

Analysis: Interpreting Figurative Language ...

Lesson 5

Anaylsis: Making Inferences •Activity 5: Making...

Lesson 4

Analysis: Drawing Conclusions •Activity 4: Drawing Conclusions (Application Skills)...

Lesson 3

Understanding a Word in Context •Activity 3: Understanding a Word in...

Lesson 2

Recognizing Supporting Details •Activity 2: Recognizing Supporting...

Lesson 1

Identifying the Main Idea •Activity 1: Recognizing the Main...

GED Preparation Language Arts, Writing

Lesson 24

Lesson 24 Grammar and Usage Review: integrated application; edit and proof; practice tests Writing Process: the conclusion; writing essay topics; editing and proof...

Lesson 23

Lesson 23 Grammar and Usage Review: integrated application; edit and proof; practice tests Writing Process: the conclusion; writing essay topics; editing and proof...

Lesson 21

Lesson 21 Punctuation: use of the comma, semicolon, colon Writing Process: putting it all together; proofreading Theme/Activity: job skills;...

Lesson 20

Lesson 20 Punctuation: use of the comma, semicolon, colon Writing Process: putting it all together; proofreading Theme/Activity: job skills;...

Lesson 18

Lesson 18 Sentence Structure: inverted, complex, compound, and run-on sentences Writing Process: developing supporting paragraphs; writing opinion essays Theme/Activit...

Lesson 17

Lesson 17 Sentence Structure: inverted, complex, compound, and run-on sentences Writing Process: developing supporting paragraphs; writing opinion essays Theme/Activit...

Lesson 15

Lesson 15 Sentence Structure: phrases and clauses Writing Process: persuasive writing; using supporting details; review five paragraph essay format Theme/Activity:...

Lesson 14

Lesson 14 Sentence Structure: phrases and clauses Writing Process: persuasive writing; using supporting details; review five paragraph essay format Theme/Activity:...

Lesson 12

Lesson 12 Parts of Speech: adjectives, adverbs, prepositions Writing process: the Circle of Reason; outline for five-paragraph essay Theme/Activity: list advantages & ...

Lesson 11

Lesson 11 Parts of Speech: adjectives, adverbs, prepositions Writing process: the Circle of Reason; outline for five-paragraph essay Theme/Activity: list advantages & ...

Lesson 9

Lesson 9 Parts of Speech: subject/verb agreement; pronoun usage Writing Process: pre-write; mind-mapping; the opening paragraph Theme/Activity: creative problem...

Lesson 8

Lesson 8 Parts of Speech: subject/verb agreement; pronoun usage Writing Process: pre-write; mind-mapping; the opening paragraph Theme/Activity: creative problem...

Lesson 6

Lesson 6 Parts of Speech: verbs; subject and verb agreement Writing Process: steps to writing process with essay outline template; introduction to pre-write...

Lesson 5

Lesson 5 Parts of Speech: verbs; subject and verb agreement Writing Process: steps to writing process with essay outline template; introduction to pre-write...

Lesson 3

Lesson 3 Parts of Speech: introduction to noun usage Writing Process: complete sentences; topic sentence Theme/Activity: goal setting; journaling; learning...

Lesson 2

Lesson 2 Parts of Speech: introduction to noun usage Writing Process: complete sentences; topic sentence Theme/Activity: goal setting; journaling; learning...

Lesson 22

Lesson 22 Grammar and Usage Review: integrated application; edit and proof; practice tests Writing Process: the conclusion; writing essay topics; editing and proof...

Lesson 19

Lesson 19 Punctuation: use of the comma, semicolon, colon Writing Process: putting it all together; proofreading Theme/Activity: job skills;...

Lesson 16

Lesson 16 Sentence Structure: inverted, complex, compound, and run-on sentences Writing Process: developing supporting paragraphs; writing opinion essays Theme/Activit...

Lesson 13

Lesson 13 Sentence Structure: phrases and clauses Writing Process: persuasive writing; using supporting details; review five paragraph essay format Theme/Activity:...

Lesson 10

Lessons 10 Parts of Speech: adjectives, adverbs, prepositions Writing process: the Circle of Reason; outline for five-paragraph essay Theme/Activity: list advantages &...

Lesson 7

Lessons 7 Parts of Speech: subject/verb agreement; pronoun usage Writing Process: pre-write; mind-mapping; the opening paragraph Theme/Activity: creative problem...

Lesson 4

Lesson 4 Parts of Speech: verbs; subject and verb agreement Writing Process: steps to writing process with essay outline template; introduction to pre-write...

Lesson 1

Lesson 1 Parts of Speech: introduction to noun usage Writing Process: complete sentences; topic sentence Theme/Activity: goal setting; journaling; learning...

GED Preparation Math

GED Math: What It Takes to Pass? Part 2

GED Math: What It Takes to Pass? Part...

GED Math: What It Takes to Pass? Part 1

GED Math: What It Takes to Pass? Part...

Lesson 36

Advanced Topics in Algebra and Geometry Lesson 36: Trigonometric...

Lesson 35

GED Math Part X: Advanced Topics in Algebra and Geometry &car;Lesson 35:...

Lesson 34

GED Math Part IX: Geometry Lesson 34:...

Lesson 33

GED Math Part IX: Geometry Lesson 33: Perimeter (Circumference) and Area ...

Lesson 32

GED Math Part IX: Geometry Lesson 32: Similarity and Congruence ...

Lesson 31

GED Math Part IX: Geometry Lesson 31: Working with Triangles ...

Lesson 30

GED Math Part IX: Geometry Lesson 30: Angle Relationships ...

Lesson 29

GED Math Part IX: Geometry &car;Lesson 29: Common Geometric Shapes ...

Lesson 28

GED Math Part VIII: Algebra Lesson 28: Polynomials ...

Lesson 27

GED Math Part VIII: Algebra Lesson 27: Coordinate Graphs ...

Lesson 26

GED Math Part VIII: Algebra Lesson 26: Equations with Two Variables ...

Lesson 25

GED Math Part VIII: Algebra Lesson 25: Becoming Familiar with Equations ...

Lesson 24

GED Math Part VIII: Algebra Lesson 24: Writing and Evaluating Algebraic Expressions ...

Lesson 23

GED Math Part VIII: Algebra &car;Lesson 23: Signed Numbers ...

Lesson 22

GED Math Part VII: Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability Lesson 22:...

Lesson 21

GED Math Part VII: Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability &car;Lesson 21: Understanding Graphs ...

Lesson 20

GED Math Part VI: Measurement Lesson 20: Metric v....

Lesson 19

GED Math Part VI: Measurement Lesson 19: Metric ...

Lesson 18

GED Math Part VI: Measurement &car;Lesson 18: Standard (Customary)&car;• conversions ...

Lesson 17

GED Math Part V: Ratio and Proportion Lesson 17:...

Lesson 16

GED Math Part V: Ratio and Proportion &car;Lesson 16: Ratios ...

Lesson 15

GED Math Part IV: Percents &car;Lesson 15: Percent of Change/Finding...

Lesson 14

GED Math Part IV Percents: Lesson 14: Working with Percents ...

Lesson 13

GED Math Part IV: Percents Lesson 13: What are Percents? • relating percents, decimals and fractions ...

Lesson 12

GED Math Part III: Fractions Lesson 12: Dividing&car;• reciprocal (inverse)...

Lesson 11

GED Math Part III: Fractions Lesson 11: Multiplying&car;•...

Lesson 10

GED Math Part III: Fractions Lesson 10: Subtracting&car;•...

Lesson 9

GED Math Part III: Fractions Lesson 9: Adding&car;• finding a common...

Lesson 8

GED Math Part III: Fractions &car;Lesson 8: Working with Fractions&car;• raising fractions to higher terms&car;• rounding and...

Lesson 7

GED Math Part III: Fractions &car;Lesson 7: What are Fractions?&car;• recognizing fractions&car;• reducing...

Lesson 6

GED Math Part II: Decimals Lesson 6: Dividing and Scientific...

Lesson 5

GED Math Part II: Decimals Lesson 5: Adding, Subtracting and...

Lesson 4

GED Math Part II: Decimals &car;Lesson 4: What is a Decimal?&car;• place value&car;• reading and writing&car;• comparing and rounding ...

Lesson 3

GED Math Part I: Whole Number Applications Lesson 3: Properties of Numbers and Order of...

Lesson 2

GED Math Part I: Whole Number Applications Lesson 2: Powers and Square Roots and Number Sequence and...

Lesson 1

GED Math Part I: Whole Number Applications &car;Lesson 1: The Casio fx -260 Calculator and Mean and Median ...

GED Preparation Science

GED Science: What It Takes to Pass? Part 2

GED Science: What It Takes to Pass? Part...

GED Science: What It Takes to Pass? Part 1

GED Science: What It Takes to Pass? Part...

Session 14

Session 14: Science Course Review and Practice...

Session 13

Session 13: Science Principles in the World Around Us;...

Session 12

Session 12: Nuclear Physics; Alternative Energy...

Session 11

Session 11: Physical Science: Introduction to Magnetism; Matter and...

Session 10

Session 10: Physical Science: Waves - Light, Sound and...

Session 9

Session 9: Physical Science: Newton's Laws; Energy and Force; Heat and Forms of...

Session 8

Session 8: Chemistry Principles at Work in the World Around...

Session 7

Session 7: Chemistry of Life, Carbon Based Forms; Environmental...

Session 6

Session 6: Chemistry: Structure of Matter; Atoms; Periodic...

Session 5

Session 5: Earth Science: Weather and Climate; Seasons of the...

Session 4

Session 4: Earth Science: Earth in Space; Solar...

Session 3

Session 3: Earth Science: Structure of the Earth, Layers and Crystal...

Session 2

Session 2: Life Science: Human Biology; Applying Science...

Session 1

Session 1: Life Science: Plant and Animal...

GED Preparation Social Studies

Lesson 18

Lesson 18: History: Post World War II; The Atomic Age and the Korean War; The Eisenhower years and Civil rights; The Space Age and Cold War; Vietnam and Nixon Era...

Lesson 17

Lesson 17: History: World War II - Causes and Results;...

Lesson 16

Lesson 16: History: The Jazz Age; The Great Depression; World War II Economics: Stock Market...

Lesson 15

Lesson 15: History: The Roaring Twenties Political Science: Women's Suffrage Economics: Measures of Economic...

Lesson 14

Lesson 14: History: Major events and results of World War I Behavioral Science: Class...

Lesson 13

Lesson 13: History: Spanish American War; Events leading to World War I Political Science: Isolationism vs....

Lesson 12

Lesson 12: History: Labor organization and social reform; Response to Industrial Revolution (unions) Economics: Federal Reserve System; Impact of technology on...

Lesson 11

Lesson 11: History: Immigration to the U.S.; Ellis Island and Statue of...

Lesson 10

Lesson 10: History: Reconstruction; Industrial Revolution; Movement West, "Trail of Tears" Economics: Effect of technology; Supply and demand; Economic...

Lesson 9

Lesson 9: History: End of the Civil War, Lee surrenders at Appomattox; Assassination of Lincoln. Civics and Government: Legislation, impeachment, 14 and 15 Amendments...

Lesson 8

Lesson 8: History: The Civil War (1861-1865) Historical Documents: Gettysburg Address; Emancipation...

Lesson 7

Lesson 7: Civics and Government: War of 1812; Nationalism and the Monroe Doctrine Economics and Growth: Gold in California, Industrialism in the North, Slavery and...

Lesson 6

Lesson 6: Geography: Louisiana Purchase; Lewis and Clark Expedition; Western Expansion Civics and Government: "How a Bill Becomes a Law"...

Lesson 5

Lesson 5: History: Results of the Revolutionary War; The new American states Historical Documents: The American Constitution and the Bill of Rights Civics and...

Lesson 4

Lesson 4: History: Revolutionary War - Causes and Results; The roots of Independence; Fighting a Colonial...

Lesson 3

Lesson 3: History: Settlement and formation of 13 Colonies; Analyzing cause and...

Lesson 2

Lesson 2: History: European exploration of the "New World"; Middle Ages, Crusades, Marco Polo, Prince Henry of Portugal;...

Lesson 1

Lesson 1: History: Introduction to GED Social Studies; Early settlement of North America (land bridge theory);...

i-Reports

Crime-Fighting Time!

PWCS Middle School Student, Yasmeen, reports on some of what she learned at the National Crime Museum. From the history of law enforcement and crime detection, to a...

KLC Fitness Center + Staff = Healthy Choice

PWCS Bus Driver, Georgia Street, reports on her passion as a cancer-survivor - making healthy choices. Our health guru gives guidance on gaining access to the KLC...

Swing State Students!

PWCS i-reporters Peyton Weil, Alanna McCatty, and Summer Bailey tell us some of what they've learned during the 2012 Presidential Campaigning in Virginia. They learn the ...

Signing Stars!

Kyle and Kyndall Evans, i-Reporters, attended Coles Elementary School, the PWCS base school for Hearing Impairment. While growing up and learning American Sign Language (...

Josh's i-Report on Basketball & Summer Reading

Josh Gilliard loves basketball, and worked that interest into his summer reading program! He's also a member of the Benton Middle School Video and Animation Club, and...

Victor Garcia's i-Report: Political Process Education

Victor reports on recent opportunities he's had to learn about the political process, by participating in a Club at Woodbridge HS. He's met the First Lady in Woodbridge, ...

Canned Robot i-Report

Rose and Audrey demonstrate making a robot from a kit, and all that entails. They also show that you can make an i-Report using mainly photos or digital images, on any...

Benton Middle School's Video & Animation Club

Greg Bastian, Benton student extraordinaire, reports on the Middle School's Video and Animation Club activities. Students learned to work with Pivot Animation software,...

Coles ES Kindergarten NewsMakers

Ramona Richardson, Coles Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher, reports on the NewsMaker software recommended by PWCS Media Services as a classroom tool. Students are...

Ryad Chaoui - Woodbridge High School Music Technology

Ryad describes his music technology program at Woodbridge High School and related musical endeavors....

Audrey Faraj - Washington DC Adventures - i-Report

Audrey reports on Coles Elementary School's 5th grade field trip to the Capitol and Library of Congress....

Laurie Brady - Coles Elementary School's Health Fair

Laurie Brady, Coles PE Specialist, reports on their efforts to provide healthy activities for students and their families. Community businesses collaborate with Coles...

Abby Capizzi - Adventures in Greece

Abby Capizzi, Coles Elementary School 5th grader, reports on a trip she and her family took to Greece. (Original music provided by Woodbridge HS student, Ryad Chaoui)...

Drew Weil and Rose Carey - Animation Generation

Drew Weil and Rose Carey report on what they've learned about animation as a career and business. Drew toured a famous animation studio in New York City, and...

Helen Cifuentes-Deleon - Fred Lynn's New Redskins Fitness Zone

Fred Lynn 8th-grader Helen Cifuentes-Deleon reports on the school's new instructional multi-media Redskins Fitness Zone. The training system was designed by...

Ken Blackstone - PollinatorLive

Director of Communication Services Ken Blackstone reports on a series of webcasts about different pollinators produced by the Prince William Network and delivered to...

Susan Schwartz - Hearts for Haiti

Students at Buckland Mills Elementary raise funds to help Haitian families in crisis....

Rose Carey, Peyton Weil, Abby Bynnaker, Anna Barron - Art of Face Painting

Coles Elementary School students learn about the art of face painting from an expert....

Emma Carey and Shelby Harmon - Writers Group

PWCS high school students report on joining a local writers group....

Abdus Khan - Strategies for Success

PWCS high school student Abdus Khan reports on his strategies for success....

Grace Phelps - College Dreams

PWCS high school student Grace Phelps works on making her college dreams a reality....

Kurtis Goad - Musical Aspirations

Woodbridge HS student Kurtis Goad reports on his musical aspirations....

Tyree Albert - Summer Activities

PWCS student Tyree Albert reports on summer activities, including saving for an electric guitar....

Judith Mosley - Triangle Elementary Opening

Triangle Elementary parent, Judith Mosley, i-Reports on the opening of the new school, and history of the old school....

Molly Barcalow - Laura Ingalls Wilder

Student Molly Barcalow reports on her family's trip visiting and researching actual homes of author, Laura Ingalls Wilder....

Inside Education

Season 6 - Episode 3

Prince William County Schools is at the forefront of robotics education, and on this edition of Inside Education, Regional STEM/CTE Education Coordinator Denyse Carroll...

Season 6 - Episode 2

On this edition of Inside Education, Supervisor of Instructional Technology Services AJ Phillips joins host and Director of Communication Services Phil Kavits to share ...

Season 6 - Episode 1

On this edition of Inside Education, Director of Information Technology Jim Hite and Potomac High School Social Studies Chair Izora Everson join host and Director of...

My Brand New Life

School's Out

Oh boy, don't these kids got it all figured out. They'll gladly swap duties for a BRAND NEW LIFE, as teacher, principal and school janitor. As a matter of fact, they can'...

Wheelchair Challenge

Able-bodied Raheem is starting his BRAND NEW LIFE by spending three days in a wheelchair. As an agile basketball player he knows this is going to be a very big challenge....

Scary Tales: Halloween/Day of the Dead

Alexis will begin his BRAND NEW LIFE in Mexico for the pre-Spanish festival, Day of the Dead, while Alejandro will travel to Canada, just in time to make preparations...

Only Child..Big Family

What a BRAND NEW LIFE this is going to be! Elana, an only child, is taking Anna's place in a family of seven, while Anna gets to enjoy a life without all those...

Music For Whose Ears

Melanie, an Acadian fiddle player and Ray, a young boy of Indian descent, are changing places and families as they embark on their BRAND NEW LIFE. Each begins their new...

Ming's First Day of School

Young Ming (who runs her own newspaper) will be going to school for her very first time when she begins a BRAND NEW LIFE as a new student in Catherine's fifth grade...

Inuit Games

All around athlete Eric is headed off on the adventure of a lifetime where he'll take part in the annual Inuit Games. With a room full of medals already received in...

He Said..She Said

Michael and Megan, both from Montreal, Canada will be making the change of a lifetime. As they begin their BRAND NEW LIFE, for Michael, a day as Megan and for Megan, a...

A Feast for One's Eyes

When Abdul and Peter agreed to a BRAND NEW LIFE, they couldn't have been more different. Different religion, history, culture, clothes, even food. And yet both boys...

Cowgirl Meets the Horsey Set

Olivia and Kendra haven't met yet, but like most of us they already have something in common. Their love of horses and riding! Also like many of us, each girl has a few...

Circus School…Military School

Meet Andrew and Sara, two young people going to very different schools and ready for something completely different as they set off on a BRAND NEW LIFE. Andrew will be...

A Border Story

Separated by a geographic border, Antoine and Olivia live in two different countries; Canada and the United States. In their desire to experience a BRAND NEW LIFE, they...

Ballet Dancer/Hockey Player

It takes hard work to become a professional at your sport, but the trophy and medals seem to indicate that both Pascal and Nikita are well on their way. As they begin...

Prince William Network

Wetlands Connections - Panama

Wetlands provide a vital link between water and land and important benefits to people and the environment. Wetlands help regulate water levels within watersheds;...

WetlandsLive!

WetlandsLive! was webcast live on October 10, 2012 from Boundary Bay near Vancouver, Canada. Learn about the characteristics of wetlands, different kinds of wetlands,...

BatsLive! from Bracken Cave

BatsLIVE! was webcast live on September 18, 2012 from Bracken Bat Cave, summer home to the world's largest bat colony. Be witness to the emergence of these millions of...

BatsLive!

During this exciting electronic field trip, Rob Mies with the Organization for Bat Conservation offers bat biology lessons by showing live bats including a vampire bat...

Ice Age Discoveries: The Investigators

How are archaeologists solving history's mysteries? What are archaeologists finding, how do they do their work using the scientific method, and what is the latest...

Ice Age Discoveries: New Evidence

Recent excavations at a number of sites, including Cactus Hill located along the Nottoway River in southwest Virginia, have provided new evidence and raised new...

PWCS Military Service Spotlight

MSgt Robert P. McKinney - Aerospace Science Instructor at Stonewall Jackson High School

JROTC Aerospace Science Instructor at Stonewall Jackson High School describes his military career in the Air Force, and his continued service to our community through...

Sam Walker - Library Media Specialist at Saunders Middle

Sam Walker, Saunders Middle School Library Media Specialist, represents the 3rd generation in his family to serve in the military. He describes the rewards of service to ...

Susan Olesak - Social Studies Teacher at Saunders Middle School

Saunders Social Studies teacher, Susan Olesak, describes her military service during the Vietnam War years....

Danny Murrin, Project Manager - Facilities Services Construction Division

This segment features Danny Murrin, Project Manager for the Facilities Services Construction division, who serves as a 1st Sergeant with the U.S. Army Reserves....

PWCS-TV Originals

Virtual High School 2013

Student Testimonials about the Virtual High School @ PWCS....

PWCS - Look at Us Now! Kevin Shafer

Kevin Shafer, graduate of Potomac High, is a career firefighter for Manassas City Fire Department, and a radio talk show host for CBS radio....

PWCS - Look at Us Now! Stephanie Schutter

Stephanie Schutter, CFNP, a graduate of Osbourn Park High School is now serving her community as a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Dominion Family Health, in...

PWCS - Look At Us Now! Lt. Craig Lawhead

Osbourn Park Graduate Craig Lawhead now serves the community as a Lieutenant for the Prince William County Police...

PWCS - Look At Us Now! Dr. Reed Hall

Osbourn Park Graduate Reed Hall is a veterinarian at Town & Country Animal Hospital....

PWCS - Look At Us Now! Laura Lee Gulledge

Osbourn Park High School Graduate Laura Lee Gulledge is a published Graphic Novelist and artist....

PWCS - Look At Us Now! Kristine Johnson

Gar-Field High School Graduate Kristine Johnson is an architect at AECOM....

Chef Club Showdown 2012- The Showdown

Top chefs from each team face-off at the Chef Club Showdown in May. We capture all the action from kitchen-prep to judging in this half-hour program and reveal which...

Chef Club Showdown 2012- The Warm-Up

Chef Clubs at 15 PWCS middle schools have been meeting monthly learning the basics of good nutrition and how to prepare nutritious, affordable meals at home. In this...

It Can Wait

Music Video highlighting the dangers of texting and driving. ...

The Story of James Robinson Sr. - 2011 Student Vodcast

This segment was produced by students from Stonewall Middle School as part of the Of the Student, By the Student, For the Student Service Learning Project in conjunction ...

The Story of Gustav the Drummer Boy at the Battle of Manassas - 2011 Student Vodcast

This segment was produced by students from Stonewall Middle School as part of the Of the Student, By the Student, For the Student Service Learning Project in conjunction ...

The Story of Lincoln and Davis' Calls to Action - 2011 Student Vodcast

This segment was produced by students from Stonewall Middle School as part of the Of the Student, By the Student, For the Student Service Learning Project in conjunction ...

The Story of Taking a Stand at the Battle of Manassas - 2011 Student Vodcast

This segment was produced by students from Stonewall Middle School as part of the Of the Student, By the Student, For the Student Service Learning Project in conjunction ...

The Story of Life at Home During the Battle of Manassas - 2011 Student Vodcast

This segment was produced by students from Stonewall Middle School as part of the Of the Student, By the Student, For the Student Service Learning Project in conjunction ...

The Story of Immigrant Soldiers at Manassas - 2011 Student Vodcast

This segment was produced by students from Stonewall Middle School as part of the Of the Student, By the Student, For the Student Service Learning Project in conjunction ...

9-5-2-1-0 Public Service Announcement featuring #0: ZERO SUGARY DRINKS

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9-5-2-1-0 Public Service Announcement featuring #1: AT LEAST ONE HOUR OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY A DAY

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9-5-2-1-0 Public Service Announcement featuring #2: NO MORE THAN 2 HOURS TV OR COMPUTER

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9-5-2-1-0 Public Service Announcement featuring #5: FIVE FRUITS &/OR VEGETABLES A DAY

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9-5-2-1-0 Public Service Announcement featuring #9: NINE HOURS OF SLEEP A NIGHT

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School Board Meetings

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School Focus

School Focus 5/19/13 Episode

On this edition of School Focus, check out how a great partnership helped West Gate Elementary School spruce up their school grounds. Three elementary schools faced off...

School Focus 5/12/13 Episode

Meet the school division Energy Education Coordinators who are adding to the success of the Energy Conservation Program. Also, see how Rippon Middle School students are...

School Focus 5/5/13 Episode

On this edition of School Focus, check out highlights from the School Division's 2013 All County Arts Festival and meet the 2013 Prince William County-Manassas Regional...

School Focus 4/14/13 Episode

This edition of School Focus highlights the award winning Peer Diversity Program at Battlefield High School and demonstrates how race car driving and leadership training ...

School Focus 4/7/13 Episode

Students at Leesylvania Elementary School participated in a local fund-raising event for the St. Baldrick's Childhood Cancer Research Foundation. Their efforts garnered...

School Focus 3/17/13 Episode

School Focus was there to capture the action when Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat made his annual visit to Enterprise Elementary School. And we introduce you to Sinclair...

School Focus 3/24/13 Episode

This episode of School Focus highlights some of the programs the National Museum of the Marine Corps offers Prince William County Public School students. Also, five...

School Focus 3/3/13 Episode

On this edition, Marsteller Middle School students learned what it takes to become an engineer from the professionals at Lockheed Martin. And students at Bull Run Middle ...

School Focus 2/24/13 Episode

Watch this edition of School Focus to meet the new friend that shared important lessons with students at Belmont Elementary School. Also, baby chickens will be coming...

School Focus 2/17/13 Episode

This episode features Battlefield High School teachers Preston Lazer and Rose Gallitz along with Sarah Hopwood, the School Division's Supervisor of Library Programs who...

School Focus 2/10/13 Episode

This edition of School Focus highlights the counseling programs at Alvey Elementary, Tyler Elementary, and Coles Elementary which have each earned the American School...

School Focus 1/27/13 Episode

Sudley Elementary students received a gift in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday. Also on this edition, a peek into Hylton High School's IXL after-schoo...

School Focus 1/20/13 Episode

In this edition, School Focus congratulates teachers who have earned a National Board Certification, shares a peek into the All-County High School Honor's Band...

School Focus 1/13/13 Episode

With the Flu season in full swing, this edition of School Focus provides some information on how the School Division is helping to prevent outbreaks in schools. And, we'l...

School Focus 12/23/12 Episode

This edition of School Focus takes viewers into the Nursing Program's New Simulation Lab. Also, meet the nominees for Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year...

School Focus 12/16/12 Episode

This edition highlights students at Fred Lynn Middle School who are learning how to make a difference in their school and community thanks to lessons learned in their...

School Focus 12/9/12 Episode

The 2011-2012 Schools of Excellence are spotlighted on this edition of School Focus, and learn about the Virginia Department of Education's 21st Century Community...

School Focus 12/2/12 Episode

This episode features Freedom High School Seniors taking part in Virginia's First Annual College Application Week and highlights a visit by some special guests at Godwin ...

School Focus 11/18/12 Episode

This edition of School Focus shows some special guest readers participating in National Young Reader's Day, shines the spotlight on a nationally recognized student...

School Focus 11/11/12 Episode

This episode highlights the Library Dedication Ceremony at Benton Middle School in honor of former principal Linda Liebert. Information about the Untrim A Tree program...

School Focus 10/21/12 Episode

This edition of School Focus highlights a special ceremony that took place at Kerrydale Elementary School where students were honored for their SOL achievements. And...

School Focus 10/7/12 Episode

This edition of School Focus highlights Coles Elementary's Caring for Tomorrow Project, recently recognized by the Virginia Naturally program, the official State...

School Focus 9/30/12 Episode

This edition of School Focus introduces Dan Clendaniel, the current Teacher in Residence at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Also in the news is Lydia Stewart,...

School Focus 9/16/12 Episode

A groundbreaking was held for the first-of-its kind school in PWCS and Yorkshire Elementary School students sampled some of the new breakfast and lunch menu options....

School Focus 9/9/12 Episode

Class is back in session and Prince William County Public Schools is off to another great school year. In this edition, go inside the new Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle...

Student Takes

Season 1-Episode 3

On this edition of Student Takes we look at the Model United Nations, the upcoming Student Job Fair, inclement weather delay and closing decisions for county schools and ...

Teen Kids News

Teen Kids News

Teen Kids News is a dynamic television news program for teens and pre-teens-by teens. The half-hour weekly program provides information and news to students in a way...

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PWCS-TV offers a wide variety of educational and entertainment programming that targets the entire community of learners — students, teachers, parents, and school division staff. You will also find the most up to date information on activities, emergency announcements, events and school closings on the electronic bulletin board airing thoughout the day. And tune-in to watch live School Board Meetings or re-airs of the most current meeting thoughout the week.