Corporations and schools recognized at Chamber breakfast

Three Prince William County school-business partnerships are the winners of the 2005-06 Business Partnership Awards sponsored by Partnership Prince William. Partnerships between BB&T (Branch Bank and Trust) and Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School; Cardinal Bank and Louise A. Benton Middle School ; and Lockheed Martin and Stonewall Middle School were all recognized for significantly improving academic achievement and work readiness skills for PWCS students. The winners were announced by Superintendent of Schools Steve Walts at the Prince William County Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce’s annual Honor Roll Breakfast held late last month.

As Business Partnership Award winners this year, both the schools and businesses join previous winners named to the Partnership Prince William “Best Practice Club” for their extraordinary contributions that are aligned with Prince William County Public Schools’ instruction, curriculum, and strategic goals. Throughout the next year, the winners will receive high visibility through School Division publications, Web sites, and local, state, and national conferences.

Walts, in his “State of the Schools” presentation to the Chamber members, talked about how business involvement with schools benefits student achievement. Citing the business partnership award winners as examples of how businesses and schools work together, Walts expressed appreciation for the past and continuing support of business leaders. “These activities connect students to the real world – this is the greatest benefit of all,” said Walts. “Students not only engage in hands-on activities, they meet adults from the business world who are mentors and role models. Nothing sends a stronger message of opportunity.”

See news release.

See Business Partnerships Brochure

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