School Summary

The Nokesville School
(also referred to as TNS)

Address: 12375 Aden Road, Nokesville, VA 20181
Phone: 571-81-3040

Principal: Amanda Johnson
Assistant Principal (Middle Level): Geoff Brunson
Assistant Principal (Elementary Level): Dawn Gurganious
Administrative Intern: Jasmine Hawkins
Middle School Counseling Director: Dawn Breski Shaffer
School Board Representative: Erica Tredinnick

Original Nokesville Elementary School Open Date: September 5, 1929
Current TNS Open Date: September 2, 2015

Students Served: TNS is a public school that serves students Kindergarten through 8th grade that live in the attendance boundary area, students that attend on transfer from other PWCS schools, and students that attend based on being serviced through one of our three autism special education programs.

Communities Served: TNS has one of the largest attendance boundaries of any school in the school division. This includes homes all the way to Highway 66 in the north, Prince William Forrest in the south, Fauquier County line in the west, and past 234 into Manassas in the east. Click here for an interactive map of PWCS school boundaries.

Enrichment Programs & Extracurricular Activities: Enrichment programs and extra-curricular activities at Nokesville include Drama Club, Cooking Club, Garden Club, Running Club, Spirit Squad, Robotics, Basketball, PTA sponsored meetings and special guest speakers.

Opportunities for Parent & Community Involvement: Parents are encouraged to participate in the school's day-to-day activities. They may tutor small groups or individuals, help in the classroom, or participate in the many family activities offered.

Nokesville Elementary School has been housed in at least four school buildings and known by several different names. The Nokesville Village School opened in 1870 in a log cabin on Wilkins Corner, now the junction of Nokesville Road and Fitzwater Drive. By 1833, it had moved to a new one-room schoolhouse located at the northeast corner of Fitzwater Drive. That one-room school served the community for 25 years until a new two-room building was erected in 1908.

The building on Fitzwater Drive (above) opened its doors on September 5, 1929, as Brentsville District High School. At that time, the school housed grades one through 11.

A new Brentsville District High School was opened in 1964 and at that time, the older building reverted to the name of Nokesville Elementary School, the name by which was known until September 2015. The new TNS was constructed on Aden Road next to Brentsville District High School to replace the elementary school and to accommodate the middle school students in Nokesville. The Nokesville School K-8 opened on September 2, 2015.

Colors

Orange, Black, White, Gray

Mascot

Bengal Tiger, “Fitz” 

Motto

Tigers Together!

Vision Statement

A visionary community inspiring excellence

We focus on three keywords from that statement: Vision, Community, and Excellence. We will work towards building students into successful adults, family members, community leaders, and productive citizens working on their goals for their future. We will work towards having a school community that works for, and not against, each other, helping out, pitching in, and watching out for those in need. We will work towards having high expectations for both academic and behavioral success, ensuring our students are equipped with skills to be successful wherever life takes them. 

Mission Statement

TNS will ensure that all students receive a well-rounded education encompassing academics, life skills, and social responsibility to prepare them to become successful contributing members of society.

The Nokesville School Continuous Improvement Plan 2025-26 (PDF)