Ms. Rosemary James, RN
[email protected]
Prince William County Public Schools is pleased to introduce another layer of support for families. The “Family Support” phone line and email address will allow any parent/guardian to ask general questions about the COVID-19 protocols in PWCS.
PHONE: 703-791-7845
All emails and phone messages will be responded to on weekdays between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm. This number and/or email should not be used for emergency situations. We are here to support you and your student!
**COMMUNITY AWARENESS MESSAGE**
The Prince William County Police Department is issuing a warning, specifically to the youth community in the county, concerning illicit narcotic use. This awareness follows the recent deaths of two teens in a 48-hour period. Both deaths appear to be connected to counterfeit forms of the drug Percocet, sometimes referred to as “Perc30”. The counterfeit drugs in both recent incidents were preliminarily tested and confirmed as being laced with fentanyl.
Fentanyl is known to be extremely fatal, even in the smallest doses if the effects of an overdose are not recognized and treated immediately. If you suspect a loved one is overdosing, call 9-1-1 immediately and administer Narcan, if available. Narcan is publicly available in some locations.
While the investigations into the two recent deaths are ongoing, investigators have strong suspicions the victims overdosed after having consumed the fentanyl-laced narcotic. The official cause of deaths is pending toxicology results with the Medical Examiner’s Office and the origins of how the narcotics were obtained remains under investigation.
The Police Department recognizes our youth population as most susceptible to peer influence and pressures. We implore parents and guardians to take immediate action to actively engage with their children and loved ones as soon as possible about the dangers of drug use and encourage constructive dialogue to prevent further deaths and illness. If suspected illegal narcotics are found, they should not be handled, call police.
Prince William County Community Services and Prince William County Public Schools offer resources to help families with this discussion and provide assistance if needed. Help is also available through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The Drug Enforcement Agency provides valuable information to help families understand what to look if someone suspects counterfeit narcotic use.
The Police Department offers medication disposal boxes at each of the three district stations in the county for residents to dispose of narcotics safely, no questions asked.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
At the beginning of the year, you will be asked to complete an emergency card for each of your children. This is our way of knowing any medical condition that your child has and also provides us with your permission to have your child transported and treated in the emergency room in the event of an emergency. It is your responsibility to keep your contact information updated throughout the year. If your information changes, you accept a new job or you decide to only use a cell phone or your emergency contact people change their information, please contact the office and let us know.
If you know your child has a medical condition that will require assistance while at school, please let me know. These might include diabetes, asthma, severe allergies, or seizures, for example. You will be asked to have a health treatment plan completed by your doctor, which will provide us a plan of action to follow that will be consistent with what you and your doctor are already doing for your child. If your child will require medications while at school, PWCS requires the proper forms be completed. All medication must be provided and transported by the parent or an adult.
Health treatment plans must be updated annually. New plans are available online as well as in the clinic. If you have any questions feel free to email me or to call and I will be happy to help you.