Device Distribution Information

Student Device Information For 2021-2022


Device Issues: If you have issues with your school-issued device please contact the PWCS Helpdesk at 703.791.8826 or by emailing [email protected] 

Student Technology Information

PWCS Parent/Student Digital Device Handbook

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Parent/Student Device Handbook (English)



School Computer Login

As of June 16th 2021 students must log into a school device with their own username and password.


Password Resets

Reset your StudentVue/Canvas/Office365/Zoom @pwcs-edu.org Password: password.pwcsbackpack.com

Website Login Pages

Canvas: canvas.pwcs.edu
Office365: office365.pwcs.edu
Zoom: zoom.pwcs.edu
StudentVue: studentvue.pwcs.edu

Student Login Instructions

1. Power on the system and press Ctrl-Alt-Delete at the same time on the login/lock screen.
2. In the Username Field type: Students Username
3. In the password field type: Student Password
4. Press enter.
5. You will now be logged in. Please know this may take a few minutes.
6. To access your email and other Office 365 resources you can go to http://office365.pwcs.edu.
7. You will be prompted for your PWCS email address (that is the one that ends @pwcs-edu.org). Click next.
8. If prompted for account type, choose school account. Click next.
9. Then enter your PWCS password and click next. If you need to reset your password because you don't know it, please go to Password Reset.

*For additional information on instructional resources and password reset options, visit: www.pwcs.edu/departments/information_technology/index.

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Laptop/Device Checkout Agreement Found in ParentVue

1. Parent/Guardian and student will review all aspects of the Prince William County Public School's Acceptable Use Policy for Computer Systems and Network Usage, Regulation 295-1.
2. Accessing the Internet via the Student Device shall be used for instructional purposes and not for recreational or employment activities.
3. Once the Student Device is returned, data the student may have stored on the device will no longer be accessible.
4. The Student Device and accessories will be surrendered immediately upon request of the instructor or school official.
5. Parent/Guardian will reimburse Prince William County Public Schools for the cost of a replacement should the Student Device be lost, stolen, or damaged. The costs incurred will not exceed the original cost of the device and its accessories. In the case of lost, stolen, or damaged equipment, parent/student agrees to contact the school within five business days so that appropriate procedures can be put into action to ensure replacement. If a device is lost or stolen and the replacement cost creates a financial hardship, the parent/guardian must contact the student's counselor to determine a solution to this difficulty.

PWCS Parent/Student Digital Device Handbook

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