Piney Branch Elementary School
Awards and Achievements
Celebrating Achievements at Piney Branch Elementary School
At Piney Branch, we are committed to helping every student learn, grow, and succeed. We are proud to share some of the honors and recognitions our school community earned this past year.
These accomplishments would not be possible without the hard work and support of our students, educators, staff, families, and community partners. Thank you for helping make Piney Branch a shining example of excellence in PWCS.
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Virginia Distinguished Purple Star School
- Piney Branch has been recognized as a Virginia Purple Star School for the second time in a row. This distinction is awarded every 3 years to schools that have have demonstrated a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.
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Virginia Naturally Year 4 School
- Piney Branch has been recognized as a Virginia Naturally School for the 2025-2026 school year, its 4th year in a row. This award recognizes the efforts undertaken by Virginia schools that increase environmental awareness among the students. This past year, the Piney Branch Green Team spearheaded the effort to get storm drain covers for the parking lot and set up water pollution awareness displays around the school.
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No Place for Hate School
- Piney Branch celebrates the recognition of being designated as a No Place for Hate school in Prince William County Public Schools! Piney’s Caring Cardinals Club worked hard this year by sharing ways kindness and love could be spread throughout our school and community. No Place for Hate helps foster an environment where schools can thrive on anti-bias and anti-bullying behaviors from staff and students alike.
