PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — In Prince William County Public Schools and offices across the county Wednesday, students and employees observed a moment of silence to honor and remember those who lost their lives in a Pennsylvania field, at the Pentagon, and in the twin towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Our school community is united in recognizing the courage of those who risked their lives to save innocent victims.
“Their heroic acts remind us all of the compassion, bravery, and sacrifice that is part of the fabric that makes America strong. Our thoughts and gratitude are with those in uniform who defend our country every day,” said Superintendent Steven Walts.
Parkside Middle recognized Patriot Day by declaring a Red, White, and Blue Spirit Day. Students and teachers wore the patriotic colors, and Parkside faculty and staff sponsored a jeans drive, each donating $1 or more to “Wear Jeans on Wednesday” spirit day. All money collected will be donated to the local fire and rescue department in honor of 9/11 – Patriot Day. The language arts classes have joined with Scholastic and their campaign, “I Will make a Difference” that honors the day. Students created cards for a bulletin board that displayed ways they were making a difference on Patriot’s Day.
Swans Creek Elementary held a Patriotic Sing-Along, and Girl Scout Troop 404 Color Guard participated in the observance of Patriot Day.
A group of second- and fourth-grade students at Pattie Elementary School led the entire school in singing “God Bless the USA,” under the direction of Music Teacher Wendy Frampton-Holly.
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The exchanges will take place the weekends of May 17-19, 2024, and May 31-June 2, 2024, at A Few Cool Hardware Stores network of employee-owned Ace Hardware stores in the DC and Baltimore metro areas. To participate and get your free Ego Power+ lawn tool, sign up at https://qrco.de/CAPExchange to reserve your tool and select your trade-in date and location.
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Free Irish Music Concert
Welcoming Spring with music from the Emerald Isle, the New Dominion Choraliers offer a FREE concert on Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City.
Joined by Legacy Brass and members of Old
Spring Ceili: An Irish Music Festival
The New Dominion Choraliers of Prince William County and McGrath Morgan Academy of Irish Dance invite you to join them at our Ceili, a grand celebration of Irish music and dance.
A gathering of performance groups throughout Prince William County
