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Press Releases Archive 2008 - 2009 

June 2009
Astronaut Visits His Alma Mater to Share Experiences with Bowie HS Students
BOE Hosts Public Hearing to Name K-8 School in Accokeek
BOE to Hold Emergency Meeting
BOE To Meet in Executive Session
BOE To Reschedule Board Meeting
Glenarden Woods Students Turn Their Classrooms Into a Castle
Last Board Meeting of the School Year to Include Several Key Agenda Items
New Deputy Superintendent Selected For PGCPS
PGC to Host Last Discussion of the School Year on Secondary School Reform
PGCPS to Host Scholar Dollar Family Awards Program
PGCPS To Welcome New Teachers
Prince George's County Continues to Host Discussions on Secondary School Reform 6-3
Prince George's County Continues to Host Discussions on Secondary School Reform 6-9

May 2009
Alumnus Sugar Ray Leonard to Join Parkdale in Celebrating 40th Graduating Class
BOE 5-28 District 4 Community Meeting Cancelled
BOE Announces Emergency Meeting to Discuss Washington Plaza
BOE To Host Awards Program - 05-05-09
BOE to Host Awards Program 5-27
Elementary Students Display Their Skills in 'Kids for Science' STEM Fair
Montpelier ES Closed Up To Two Weeks
PGCPS Extends Appreciation to Teachers
PGCPS Seniors Are Head of Their Class in Academic Achievement
PGCPS Students Go For The Gold In Special Olympics Spring Games
PGCPS Students Overcome Obstacles to Earn Their Diplomas
PGCPS to Celebrate 2009 Student Built House 5-8
PGCPS to Celebrate Employees' Achievement and Dedication
PGCPS to Reopen Schools Closed Due to Probable H1N1 Virus
PGRASG to Hold Elections 5-27
Prince George's County to Host Stakeholder Discussion on Secondary School Reform
Student Board Member Makes History By Being Elected to Second Term
Two New Probable Cases in PGCPS
University Park ES Closed Up to 2 Weeks
Vansville ES Closed Up To 2 Weeks

April 2009
10th Annual Harlem Renaissance Festival - 05-02
Board of Education Approves School Boundaries
BOE Announces Date Change for Community Meeting
BOE Announces Task Force to Reduce Suspensions, Expulsions
BOE Engages Students in Discussion of Public Education
BOE Expands Opportunities for Community to Engage in Boundary Discussions
BOE Hosts Public Hearing to Name New Upper Marlboro School
BOE Hosts Special Meeting to Approve Boundary Changes
BOE Meeting Will Focus on School Security 04-30
BOE Reschedules 4-27 Public Hearing to Name New School
BOE Sets New Date of Public Hearing to Name New School
BOE to Hold System Oversight Meeting 4-16
BOE to Host Community Meetings on May 4 and 7
BOE to Meet in Executive Session 4-9
BOE to Vote on Boundary Changes 4-21
Howard B. Owens Science Center Hosts Astronomy Day 5-2
Information Nights Prepare Juniors for HSA Exams
Last Days for Students and Teachers Adjusted for Inclement Weather
PGCPS Awarded $1 Million to Increase Students' Math Skills
PGCPS Partners in Countywide Cleanup 4-18
PGCPS Schools Celebrate Earth Day
PGCPS to Begin Four-Day Summer Work Week Pilot in June
PGCPS to Celebrate National Library Week
Prince George's County Public Schools Take the Special Olympics Challenge
Prince George's County Ranks Third in State for Gains in Preparing Students
Principal Carol Pica Receives Distinguished Educational Leadership Award
Valley View ES Teacher Named Prince George's County Teacher of the Year

March 2009
Board Hosts Hearing on Expansion of Choice Programs and School Consolidation
Board of Education Considers Naming Hite New Superintendent
Board to Decide on Plan to Expand Program Choices, Consolidate Under-Enrolled Schools
BOE Approves Expanding Choices, Consolidating Under-enrolled Schools
BOE Committee Meeting to Focus on Budget and Upcoming CIP Projects
BOE Community Meeting Schedule Change
BOE Engages Community in Boundary Discussion 4-2
BOE Engages District 2 Community
BOE Meeting on 3-12 to Focus on Student Achievement
BOE Names Dr. William R. Hite, Jr. as New Superintendent of Schools
BOE to Host Awards Program
BOE to Host Community Meeting in Laurel 3-30
BOE to Meeting in Executive Session 4-3
Boundary Hearings Scheduled for Prince George's County Public Schools
Cool Spring ES Teacher Named Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher
ERHS Junior Nominated to be Student Member of State BOE
First Career Expo of Its Kind Encourages Female Enrollment in Non-Traditional Technical Careers
Hyattsville and Montpelier Rank First in Science Bowl Competition
PGCPS Celebrates Youth Art Month
PGCPS Hosts 31st Annual Special Olympics Swim Meet
PGCPS Schools Recognized in Maryland School Performance Program
PGCPS to Host Annual Secondary Dance Showcase
Riderwood to Host 2009 Scholars' Ceremony on 3-30
Stimulus Funding Used to Protect Jobs, and Continue Driving School Reforms
Student Artwork on Display in Annapolis
Students Helping Students With Autism
Suitland ES Students to Celebrate Read Across Maryland With Governor O'Malley 3-19
White House Invites PGCPS Students to Easter Egg Roll
February 2009
Artist/Teacher Institute Focuses on Arts Integration
Board to Discuss Top Traits and Characteristics for a New Superintendent
BOE Announces Time Change for 2-26 Board Meeting
BOE Announces Time Change for 2-26 Meeting
BOE Announces Two Meetings in First Week of March
BOE Approves School System's FY2010 Requested Operating Budget
BOE Engages Community in Second Series of Meetings
BOE Establishes Description for New Superintendent
BOE Establishes Partnership With Building and Construction Trades
BOE Invites Community to Attend Budget Work Session
BOE Meeting on Thursday, February 26
BOE Signs Into History with Trade Unions Council
BOE to Hold Budget Work Session 2-21
BOE to Hold CIP and FAB Committee Meeting 2-11
BOE To Hold System Oversight Meeting - 2-12
BOE to Host Budget Work Session and Meet In Exec Session 2-9
BOE to Meet in Executive Session 2-19
BOE To Meet in Executive Session 2-9
Education Is A Civil Right Participation Day
Eleven PGCPS Students Awarded for Academic Excellence
Gov. O'Malley Holds Town Hall Meeting in Prince George's 2-11
Governor Using Stimulus to Continue Progress in PGCPS
Opportunity Zone Schools Lottery Process 2009
PGCPS Celebrates Black History Month 2009
PGCPS Celebrates Read Across America
PGCPS Hosts Free College Workshop in Spanish
PGCPS Ranked As An Employer of Choice
PGCPS Students and Staff Recognized for Leadership in Gifted and Talented Education
PGCPS Students Participate in Destination Imagination Tournament
PGCPS Students Succeeding in College-Level Coursework
PGCPS Technical Academy Students to Compete in SkillsUSA
PGCPS to Celebrate Music In Our Schools Month
PGCPS to Host Principal For a Day 2-17
PGCPS Weather Updates
Public Hearings on Expansion of Specialty Programs and School Consolidation
Public Input Leads to Revised Plan for Expansion of Choice Programs and School Consolidation
Two Ways To Get What You Need When Calling The School System
UPDATED - PGCPS Celebrates National School Breakfast Week and Healthy Living

January 2009
1-22 Board Meeting Highlights
1-27 BOE Meetings Rescheduled for 1-29
Alliance For A Healthier Generation's Healthy Schools Program
Board Invites Community to Participate in National Day of Service Projects
Board of Education to Meet In Executive Session - 1-27
BOE Budget Work Session 2-2
BOE Builds Program to Expand Student Universe in National Mentoring Month
BOE Invites Community to Participate in Budget Process
BOE Invites Community to Participate in Budget Work Session 1-27
BOE Invites Community to Participate in National Day of Service
BOE Invites Public to Participate in School Boundary Review Process
BOE Receives Plan for Expansion of Choice and School Consolidation
Community Policing Partnership to Encourage Attendance
Interim Superintendent Meets With Community
Interim Superintendent's Community Meetings Postponed
Local Leaders Discuss Policy Issues And Political Life With Parkdale HS Students - Jan. 7
Maryland Education Ranks as Nation's Leader
PGCPS Board Member Appointed To Statewide Principals' Task Force
PGCPS Celebrates Inauguration Day
PGCPS Closes 2 Hours Early 1-27
PGCPS Invites Community To Attend International Baccalaureate Open House
PGCPS Invites Families to Technical Academy Open Houses January 13-15
PGCPS Joins with County Police in Anti-Truancy Partnership
Ribbon Cutting for New Location of Croom HS 2-2

December 2008
Board Vice Chair Graduates from Leadership Maryland Class of 2008
BOE Announces Reform Governance in Action Site Visit
BOE Elects Jacobs, Watson to Continue as Chair, Vice Chair
BOE Encourages Class of 2009 to Prepare by Passing HSAs
BOE Holds RGA Site Visit Friday Only
BOE to Host Awards Program 12-16
BOE To Meet in Executive Session 12-17 and 12-18
Business Ed Students to Expand Skills in BIZ 2009
Doswell Brooks ES One of Two Maryland Title I Schools To Receive National Honors
Fraternity Recognizes Achievements at Bladensburg HS
Hoyer, BSU and PGCPS Announce New Principals Institute
HSA Parent Information Meeting Location Updated
LA JUNTA DE EDUCACION EMPIEZA A BUSCAR UN SUPERINTENDENTE CON LA AYUDA DE REUNIONES DE LA COMUNIDAD
PGCPS Accepting Applications for Non-Public TAG Testing
PGCPS BOE Begins Superintendent Search With Community Meetings
PGCPS BOE Releases Annual Report
PGCPS Honors Record Number of NBCTs
PGCPS To Honor National Board Certified Teachers 12-15
School Budget Proposal Designed to Maintain Momentum
Snow Plows With An Artistic Flair
Winter Break Packets Available Online

November 2008
Board Meeting Schedule 11-13-08 - Updated
Board of Education Concludes Community Meetings
BOE Holds Public Hearings for New ES in Clinton Area
BOE RGA Site Visit on 11-7
BOE to Honor Exemplary Schools 11-10
BOE to Host Board Member Waller Swearing-In 11-13
BOE to Host Mentor Orientation 12-3
BOE to Receive HSA Presentation 12-1
BOE Unanimously Approves Closing Schools and Offices for Inauguration Day
Charter School Supervisor Named Administrator of the Year
Disability Issues Advisory Board Meeting is Cancelled 11/3
Exemplary Schools Recognized by Board of Education
Former PGCPS Technical Academy Student Honored
Matthew Henson Students to Speak With Teacher in Antarctica
Parent Liaison's Efforts Open Door to World of Opportunities
PGCPS 2009 National Merit Scholars
PGCPS Celebrates American Education Week
PGCPS Meets AYP
Robert Goddard French Week Event 11-8
State Leaders Licensure Assessment Preparation
Tulip Grove ES Teacher Receives Milken Award

October 2008
10-6 Public Hearing on FY2010 Proposed Operating Budget
4th Annual Food & Fitness Expo on 10-25
Board to Host Community Meeting 10-20
BOE Announcement of Interim Superintendent
BOE Anti-Truancy Community Walks
BOE to Break Ground on New School 10-7
BOE to Convene in Executive Session 10-13
BOE to Recognize Parent Liaisons 10-8
Budget Public Hearing 11-3
Class of 2009 HSA
County Greenfest Shines on Vansvillle ES Saturday
EXCEL Academy Closed on 10-21
International Educators Welcomed to PGCPS 10-21
Men Called To Make A Difference In The Lives Of Children On October 13
MLK Jr Middle Celebrates National School Lunch Week
NSF Grant to Boost STEM Teaching
PGCPS Awarded $6M GEAR UP Grant
PGCPS Board of Education Meets With Community This Evening
PGCPS Grads Receive Scholarship to Study Abroad
PGCPS Students to Speak Live With Space Tourist
PGCPS Teacher William Thomas Named Maryland Teacher of the Year
PGCPS to Celebrate International Walk to School Day 10-8
PGCPS to Host Maintenance Managers Conference 10-17
Prince George's County Board of Education Announces Two Upcoming Meetings
Red Ribbon Week
Schools Celebrate Gorgeous Prince George's Day
Students Receive Creative Excellence Award
Superintendent to Deliver State of the School System Address 10-07

September 2008
Board Meets in Executive Session 09-29-08
Board of Education Announcement at Noon 9-30
Board of Education Hosting Community Meetings & Anti-Truancy Walks
Board of Education Hosts Second Annual State of School Address
Gates Foundation Selects Superintendent as Deputy Director of Education
Large High Schools Made More Personal for Students
National Achievement Semifinalists Named
Open House at Howard B Owens Science Ctr
PGCPS Cancels All Saturday Activities for 9-6
PGCPS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
PGCPS Launches E-Mail News Service for Parents
PGCPS to Dedicate Vansville Elementary 10-3
PGCPS to Host 23rd Annual Comer Retreat
Prince George's Superintendent Accepts Position With Gates Foundation
Science Bowl 2008-09
Students Can Count On Us
August 2008
2008 AYP Results Show Prince George's County Public Schools Making Major Progress
Board of Education Announces Reform Governance in Action Site Visit
BOE Announces a Special CIP Meeting
BOE Meeting Time Change for 8-28
BOE to Convene in an Executive Session on 8-8
BOE to Host Anti-Truancy Press Conference and Walks
BOE to Host CIP Public Hearing on 9-4
Bring Your Child to School on the First Day
Hillside Work Scholarship Connection helps PGCPS Students Stay in School, Graduate
MSDE Release - Teacher of the Year Finalists - 8-08
New Partnership Provides Teacher Resource Center
PGCPS Expands National Board Certification Through Grants
PGCPS Special Education Students Make Significant Gains on State Tests
PGCPS to Host Press Conference at New Green School
PGCPS To Host Professional Educator Induction Program
Prince George's County Public Schools Leaving Improvement Status Behind
Scholar Dollar Family Program
Superintendent Speaks on Education to Democratic National Committee
Superintendent to Visit Schools on First Day 8-25

July  2008
All Students Achieve in Prince George's - 2008 Subgroups
BOE Announces a DIAB Meeting for 7-28
BOE to Convene in a Board Retreat on 7-29
BOE to Support Students Through Mentoring Program
Business Roundtable Names CEO of the Year
Doswell Brooks ES to Host Solar Eclipse Family Night 7-31
English Language Learners Show Dramatic Improvements
MSA Scores Up in Every Category
PGCPS Hosts Tour of Summer Food Service and Extended Learning Programs 7-24
PGCPS Hosts Tour of Summer Food Service and Summer Bridge Program 7-31
PGCPS Partners in Summer Food Service Program
PGCPS to Host Summer Graduation Ceremonies
Prince George's Acknowledges Distinguished Schools
Special Board Meeting July 22