| Green Team Honors and Celebration |
| Join University Park ES, Hyattsville ES, and Nicholas Orem ES as they celebrate their "green" achievements - May 29 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at University Park ES. Download flyer>> |
| Architecture Program Completes its Fourth Year of Architecture in Schools |
| Read the article from University of MD Architecture Planning and Preservation>> |
| Northwestern High School Events - April 2012 |
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| Janet Reed, Principal of Mt. Rainier ES, Receives Alvin Myerberg Arts Leadership Award |
| Janet Reed, Principal of Mt. Rainier ES, was the recipient of the Alvin Myerberg Arts Leadership Award, sponsored by Arts Education in Maryland Schools Alliance (AEMS) Read More>> |
| Northwestern High School Students Complete Mock Architecture Project With The University of Maryland |
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| Nicholas Orem MS Participates in SeaPerch Technology Event |
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| Thomas Stone ES Selected For Target School Library Makeover |
| The Mt. Ranier school is one of 150 nationwide selected by Target for renovations. The makeover is scheduled to begin Thursday, October 25. Target will renovate the elementary school libraries in partnership with the Heart of America Foundation. Read more >> |
| $1.65B Budget Under Review by County Council |
| The County Council is reviewing the $1.65 billion Operating Budget request for Fiscal Year 2013. Final reconciliation will occur after the state and county approve their budgets. |
| AP Participation Rates on the Rise |
| Advanced Placement test participation rates continue to rise amid aggressive efforts to expand access to AP course offerings. Results from the College Board show a 68 percent increase in the number of AP exams taken in Prince George’s County, from 5,329 in 2006-07 to 8,978 in 2010-11. |
| Extended Learning Program Registration |
| Registration for the Before and After School Extended Learning Program will begin May 22. Details will be available April 2 on the school system’s website. To view a letter to parents from the Superintendent, click here. Fore more information, call the BASELP office at 301-636-8412. |
| Last Day of School Announced |
| The last day of school for students will be Friday, June 8. The last day for teachers will be Monday, June 11. Classes will begin Monday, Aug. 20 for the 2012-2013 school year. The 2013-14 calendar is online here: http://www1.pgcps.org/communications/index.aspx?id=154791 |
| Northwestern High School Forensic Team Advance to National Championship |
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| Nicholas Orem MS Students Place at Area Science Fair |
| Students from Nicholas Orem Middle School competed in the Prince George's Area Science Fair this weekend at Prince George's Community College. NOMS submitted 5 projects from students, Favour Nerrise (8), Michael Johnson (8), Taylor Parks (8), John Lloyde Rayela (7), and Christian Barron (6). Please join us in congratulating John Lloyde Rayela as he placed 3rd in the Engineering and Electrical Category with the project title, "The Efficiency of the Bridge" and Taylor Parks as she received Honorable Mention in the Plant Science Category with the project title, "Does Roundup Kill Plants." Science Teacher Daisy Rayela accompanied the students. |
| Nicholas Orem MS Students Participate in SeaPerch April 11-13 |
Students at Nicholas Orem Middle School have a special opportunity to participate in SeaPerch http www.seaperch.org about, an underwater robotics competition that is held annually and sponsored by the United States Naval Academy. Read More>> |
| Dr Seuss Read Across America Parent Workshop Day at Rosa L. Parks ES |
| On March 2nd the Reading Committee and PTA at Rosa L. Parks Elementary school hosted a Read Across America event for parents and students. The parents were given training on reading strategies to use at home with their children. Parents were given questions to ask prior, during and after reading in English and in Spanish. The parents and students also created a "Make and Take" bookmark to use when reading at home with students. Next, the parents and students enjoyed a breakfast of Green Eggs and Ham, pastries, fruit and juice. After the workshop, parents were invited to go to their childs' class to read a book. It was a wonderful event enjoyed by all! View Photos |
| Adelphi Elementary donates pennies, raises the roof to fight cancer |
 Read more in the Gazette. |
| Nicholas Orem MS and Hyattsville ES Students Win Martin Luther King, Jr. Poster Contest |
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| Northwestern HS Celebrates Student Achievement |
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| CPA Tours at Hyattsville MS |
There is a NEW shadow program at Hyattsville Middle School that allows prospective CPA students to accompany a current student to classes for a morning to find out more about HMS and the CPA before they apply. View more info and tour schedule. |
| Dance Extravaganza at César Chávez ES |
| March 9, 2011, 6-8pm at High Point HS For ticket prices and more info, download the flyer. |
| Students at Nicholas Orem Middle School in Hyattsville with their science fair projects. |
| View the photo gallery in the Gazette. |
| Three Nicholas Orem MS Students accepted into the Academy of Health Sciences |
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| Rosa Parks ES Write a Book Fair |
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| Service members lead mission to clean Hyattsville Elementary School |
| Read the article in the Gazette.View the photo gallery.Read a letter of thanks from a volunteer. |
| WRAIR and NHS Sign Educational Partnership Agreement |
Read the Press Release or view the Photo Gallery. |
| NHS Hispanic Dialogue Session |
| View Photo Gallery from the January 28, 2012 event. |
| University Park 'steps up' energy-saving efforts with solar-powered school |
| Read the article in the Sentinel. |
| Energy Fair at University Park Elementary School |
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| Mount Rainier Elementary finds winning formula for Science Bowl semifinal slot |
| Read the article in the Gazette. |
| Northwestern HS Takes The Plunge For Special Olympics Maryland |
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| Langley Park - McCormick ES First Grader Alexandra Cerpas Wins First Place in Fire Poster Contest |
| View the complete list of winners. |
| Nicholas Orem students learn importance of grades, career aspirations |
Read the article in the Gazette. |
| Congratulations to the Northwestern Wildcat Forensics Team! |
| Congratulations to the Northwestern Wildcat Forensics Team! The students do a great job under the excellent direction of Mr. Somers. The Wildcat Forensics team came in 6th overall at the last meet. They compete in Virginia, against well established teams. |
| Mount Rainier teen group hopes to counter violence |
| Read the article on Gazette.net |
| EVENT: Únase a nosotros para una plática sobre los problemas culturales y lingüísticos que enfrentan las familias y comunidades latinas |
a la Cafetería de Northwestern High School, Sábado, 28 de enero, 2012, 10:00am – 12:00pm Flyer: español | English CONVERSATION ON CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC ISSUES FACED BY LATINO FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES (Presented by Northwestern HS PTA/Univ of MD) January 28 at Northwestern HS 10 am – 12 pm (Spanish & English Translation) |
| Hyattsville Middle gets another step closer to seventh Science Bowl win |
| Read the article on Gazette.net |
| PHOTO OF THE DAY: Scholastic Smile |
| View photo on HyattsvillePatch.com |
| Nicholas Orem girls excel in math, science through UM partnership |
| Read the article in the Gazette |
| Nicholas Orem Middle School awarded $40,000 innovative technology grant |
| Read more about the grant |
| EVENT: District 3 Community Shredding Event on Nov. 12 |
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| PHOTOS: High School Mural Program Unveiling at The Mall at Prince Georges |
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| PHOTOS: Langley Park - McCormick ES Named Super School |
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| PHOTOS: Northwestern High School Homecoming 2011 |
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| PHOTOS: Cesar Chavez ES Partners with Mary's Center, March of Dimes, and Care First to Open New Health Mobile |
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| PGCPS Awarded $1.2M 'Safe Routes' Grant |
Read the Press Release here: http://www1.pgcps.org/communications/press.aspx?id=150745 |
| Eula Poindexter (Amber Waller) and the Quiet Integration: Coming full circle |
Read the article here: http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/288124 |