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News Releases Archive 2009 - 2010
June 2010
July 2 - PGCPS to Provide Summer Meals for Children
June 18 - Seven Schools Make Newsweek Magazines List of Americas Best High Schools
June 17 - Prince George's Artist Teacher Institute Focuses on Arts Integration
June 15 - BOE Meeting to Focus on Goals for Upcoming Year
June 15 - PGCPS Schools Honored by Alliance for a Healthier Generation on June 15
June 9 - PGCPS To Host Alternative Teacher Celebration
June 4 - Carmody Hills Students to Demonstrate Latest Technology
June 2 - Waldon Woods ES To Keep Tradition of Donuts for Dads Program
July 2 - PGCPS to Provide Summer Meals for Children
June 18 - Seven Schools Make Newsweek Magazines List of Americas Best High Schools
June 17 - Prince George's Artist Teacher Institute Focuses on Arts Integration
June 15 - BOE Meeting to Focus on Goals for Upcoming Year
June 15 - PGCPS Schools Honored by Alliance for a Healthier Generation on June 15
June 9 - PGCPS To Host Alternative Teacher Celebration
June 4 - Carmody Hills Students to Demonstrate Latest Technology
June 2 - Waldon Woods ES To Keep Tradition of Donuts for Dads Program
May 2010
May 28 - James R. Randall ES Teacher Named Teacher of the Year
May 27 - Oakcrest Elementary to Showcase TAG Program
May 27 - Paint Branch Elementary to Host Community Day
May 27 - Baden Elementary Students Walk to Fight Blindness
May 26 - PGCPS Students Showcase College Readiness
May 26 - Class of 2010 Graduates Earn Their High School Diplomas, Leave PGCPS to Pursue Their Dreams
May 26 - PGCPS To Celebrate Employees Achievement and Longstanding Dedication
May 24 - PGCPS Students Recognized in 2010 National Achievement and Merit Scholarship Programs
May 21 - BOE Engages District 5 Community
May 19 - UPDATED: Psychological Services Staff To Be Honored for Dedication to Students
May 19 - French Immersion Educator Named Christa McAuliffe Outstanding Teacher
May 11 - Glassmanor Students Cruise Around the World
May 11 - BOE to Host a DIAB Meeting on 5-12
May 11 - Students Display Their Skills in Kids for Science Fair
May 10 - Creative and Performing Arts Students Present Inaugural Production
May 10 - Parents Encouraged to Register Students Early
May 5 - BOE District 5 Community Meeting Rescheduled to 5-25
May 5 - PGCPS Students Go For the Gold in Special Olympics Games Today
May 4 - PGCPS Students Complete 35th Student Built House
May 4 - Students Give Thanks to Employers
May 28 - James R. Randall ES Teacher Named Teacher of the Year
May 27 - Oakcrest Elementary to Showcase TAG Program
May 27 - Paint Branch Elementary to Host Community Day
May 27 - Baden Elementary Students Walk to Fight Blindness
May 26 - PGCPS Students Showcase College Readiness
May 26 - Class of 2010 Graduates Earn Their High School Diplomas, Leave PGCPS to Pursue Their Dreams
May 26 - PGCPS To Celebrate Employees Achievement and Longstanding Dedication
May 24 - PGCPS Students Recognized in 2010 National Achievement and Merit Scholarship Programs
May 21 - BOE Engages District 5 Community
May 19 - UPDATED: Psychological Services Staff To Be Honored for Dedication to Students
May 19 - French Immersion Educator Named Christa McAuliffe Outstanding Teacher
May 11 - Glassmanor Students Cruise Around the World
May 11 - BOE to Host a DIAB Meeting on 5-12
May 11 - Students Display Their Skills in Kids for Science Fair
May 10 - Creative and Performing Arts Students Present Inaugural Production
May 10 - Parents Encouraged to Register Students Early
May 5 - BOE District 5 Community Meeting Rescheduled to 5-25
May 5 - PGCPS Students Go For the Gold in Special Olympics Games Today
May 4 - PGCPS Students Complete 35th Student Built House
May 4 - Students Give Thanks to Employers
April 2010
April 29 - Fairmont Heights Teacher and Student Take Excellence to the National Level
April 29 - Oxon Hill HS Teacher Named County Teacher of the Year
April 28 - Thomas Johnson MS Female Students To Be Empowered and Encouraged
April 27 - BOE Discussion to Focus on Reporting Bullying and Harassment, Reducing Suspensions and Expulsions
April 26 - PGCPS to Announce Prince George's County Teacher of the Year 4-28
April 23 - BOE CIP Meeting Rescheduled for 4-26
April 20 - PGCPS Schools Go Green for Earth Day 2010
April 20 - Resource Fair Will Enhance Student Success
April 19 - BOE to Host Student Community Meeting 4-22
April 19 - U.S. Olympian and Congressman Join Together to Inspire Middle School Students
April 16 - PGCPS Takes the Special Olympics Challenge
April 15 - JROTC Students to Host Annual Military Ball on 4-16
April 12 - International Partnership to Focus on Sharing Ideas for Education Reform
April 12 - BOE District 5 Community Meeting Cancelled
April 9 - Students Can Learn About College Options at National College Fair
April 8 - PGCPS To Host Community Mtg on Secondary School Reform
April 7 - Bond Mill ES Principal Selected as Distinguished Educational Leader
April 6 - Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Named Agnes Meyer Award Winner
April 6 - BOE Invites Community to Discuss Public Education on 4-8
April 1 - PGCPS Exhibit Celebrates Youth Art Month
April 1 - BOE Invites Community to Discuss Public Education on 4-6
April 1 - PGC Seniors Receive More Than $100K in Scholarships
April 29 - Fairmont Heights Teacher and Student Take Excellence to the National Level
April 29 - Oxon Hill HS Teacher Named County Teacher of the Year
April 28 - Thomas Johnson MS Female Students To Be Empowered and Encouraged
April 27 - BOE Discussion to Focus on Reporting Bullying and Harassment, Reducing Suspensions and Expulsions
April 26 - PGCPS to Announce Prince George's County Teacher of the Year 4-28
April 23 - BOE CIP Meeting Rescheduled for 4-26
April 20 - PGCPS Schools Go Green for Earth Day 2010
April 20 - Resource Fair Will Enhance Student Success
April 19 - BOE to Host Student Community Meeting 4-22
April 19 - U.S. Olympian and Congressman Join Together to Inspire Middle School Students
April 16 - PGCPS Takes the Special Olympics Challenge
April 15 - JROTC Students to Host Annual Military Ball on 4-16
April 12 - International Partnership to Focus on Sharing Ideas for Education Reform
April 12 - BOE District 5 Community Meeting Cancelled
April 9 - Students Can Learn About College Options at National College Fair
April 8 - PGCPS To Host Community Mtg on Secondary School Reform
April 7 - Bond Mill ES Principal Selected as Distinguished Educational Leader
April 6 - Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Named Agnes Meyer Award Winner
April 6 - BOE Invites Community to Discuss Public Education on 4-8
April 1 - PGCPS Exhibit Celebrates Youth Art Month
April 1 - BOE Invites Community to Discuss Public Education on 4-6
April 1 - PGC Seniors Receive More Than $100K in Scholarships
March 2010
March 26 - Science Made Fun and Competitive
March 26 - Adelphi ES Selected to Attend White House Easter Egg Roll
March 23 - PGCPS Dance Students Showcase Their Talent
March 23 - 3-25 BOE Meeting Discussion to Focus on Graduation 2010
March 23 - BOE Encourages Community To Participate In District 3 Mtg
March 16 - District 2 Board Community Meeting - 3-18-2010
March 15 - Kenmoor MS Wins PGCPS Science Bowl Competition
March 12 - Students and Staff To Be Honored by BOE
March 10 - 2nd Annual Non Traditional Career Expo
March 9 - Bradbury Heights Students to Celebrate National School Breakfast Week
March 8 - PGCPS Parents Invited to Learn About Internet Safety
March 4 - Teachers Have New Opportunity to Learn About Certification and Educational Options
March 4 - 3-4 System Oversight Meeting Cancelled
March 3 - BOE Announces a Disability Issues Advisory Board Meeting for 3-10
March 3 - March 4 BOE Oversight Meeting to Focus on Operations and Support Services
March 3 - PGCPS Receives National Recognition for Teacher Effectiveness Program
March 2 - Students Gearing Up for the Count of the 2010 Census
March 2 - Fifty-One Teachers Being Honored for Achieving National Board Certification
March 2 - PGCPS Students to Participate in Destination ImagiNation
March 2 - Special Guests to Inspire Young Women to Create Vision and Purpose
March 26 - Science Made Fun and Competitive
March 26 - Adelphi ES Selected to Attend White House Easter Egg Roll
March 23 - PGCPS Dance Students Showcase Their Talent
March 23 - 3-25 BOE Meeting Discussion to Focus on Graduation 2010
March 23 - BOE Encourages Community To Participate In District 3 Mtg
March 16 - District 2 Board Community Meeting - 3-18-2010
March 15 - Kenmoor MS Wins PGCPS Science Bowl Competition
March 12 - Students and Staff To Be Honored by BOE
March 10 - 2nd Annual Non Traditional Career Expo
March 9 - Bradbury Heights Students to Celebrate National School Breakfast Week
March 8 - PGCPS Parents Invited to Learn About Internet Safety
March 4 - Teachers Have New Opportunity to Learn About Certification and Educational Options
March 4 - 3-4 System Oversight Meeting Cancelled
March 3 - BOE Announces a Disability Issues Advisory Board Meeting for 3-10
March 3 - March 4 BOE Oversight Meeting to Focus on Operations and Support Services
March 3 - PGCPS Receives National Recognition for Teacher Effectiveness Program
March 2 - Students Gearing Up for the Count of the 2010 Census
March 2 - Fifty-One Teachers Being Honored for Achieving National Board Certification
March 2 - PGCPS Students to Participate in Destination ImagiNation
March 2 - Special Guests to Inspire Young Women to Create Vision and Purpose
February 2010
February 26 - PGCPS Celebrates Read Across America
February 25 - BOE Student Community Meeting to Be Rescheduled
February 25 - Lt. Governor Brown to Host Town Hall With PGCPS Students 2-26
February 24 - Laurel HS to Celebrate New Construction on 2-25
February 24 - Spring Into Science with the H.B. Owens Science Center
February 23 - Middle School Students Launch Book at Borders
February 19 - Actor Darrin Henson Visits Columbia Park ES to Share Healthy Tips
February 17 - College Workshop in Spanish Rescheduled for 2-20
February 16 - PGCPS on Two-Hour Delay 2-17 Through 2-19
February 16 - Lt. Governor to Present School Construction Check During 2-17 Press Conference
February 16 - PGCPS Reschedules Phase 3 Community Forum on School Boundaries
February 15 - PGCPS Status for 2-16
February 8 - Schools and Offices Closed Tuesday, February 9
February 3 - Phase III Forum Cancelled
February 2 - PGCPS Students Kick-Off Black History Month
February 2 - PGCPS to Host College Workshop in Spanish
February 26 - PGCPS Celebrates Read Across America
February 25 - BOE Student Community Meeting to Be Rescheduled
February 25 - Lt. Governor Brown to Host Town Hall With PGCPS Students 2-26
February 24 - Laurel HS to Celebrate New Construction on 2-25
February 24 - Spring Into Science with the H.B. Owens Science Center
February 23 - Middle School Students Launch Book at Borders
February 19 - Actor Darrin Henson Visits Columbia Park ES to Share Healthy Tips
February 17 - College Workshop in Spanish Rescheduled for 2-20
February 16 - PGCPS on Two-Hour Delay 2-17 Through 2-19
February 16 - Lt. Governor to Present School Construction Check During 2-17 Press Conference
February 16 - PGCPS Reschedules Phase 3 Community Forum on School Boundaries
February 15 - PGCPS Status for 2-16
February 8 - Schools and Offices Closed Tuesday, February 9
February 3 - Phase III Forum Cancelled
February 2 - PGCPS Students Kick-Off Black History Month
February 2 - PGCPS to Host College Workshop in Spanish
January 2010
January 29 - PGCPS Seniors Awarded Four Year Scholarships
January 28 - U-Md Partnership Prepares Paint Branch ES Students for the Future
January 22 - Owens Science Center Hosts National CSTEM Kickoff
January 15 - BOE to Hold FAB and CIP Meeting on Jan. 20
January 15 - Surrattsville Students to Kick Off Semester of Service on Jan. 19
January 15 - Statement of Support for Haiti
January 14 - Lockheed Martin and Flowers HS Announce Educational Partnership
January 12 - Lockheed Martin to Announce Partnership With C.H. Flowers HS
January 12 - Lottery Opens for Specialty Programs and Public Charter Schools
January 7 - BOE Announces a DIAB Meeting for 1-13
January 7 - Budget Public Hearings Rescheduled
January 4 - BOE Invites Community to Participate in FY2011 Operating Budget Process
December 30 - BOE To Meet in Executive Session 1-4-10
January 29 - PGCPS Seniors Awarded Four Year Scholarships
January 28 - U-Md Partnership Prepares Paint Branch ES Students for the Future
January 22 - Owens Science Center Hosts National CSTEM Kickoff
January 15 - BOE to Hold FAB and CIP Meeting on Jan. 20
January 15 - Surrattsville Students to Kick Off Semester of Service on Jan. 19
January 15 - Statement of Support for Haiti
January 14 - Lockheed Martin and Flowers HS Announce Educational Partnership
January 12 - Lockheed Martin to Announce Partnership With C.H. Flowers HS
January 12 - Lottery Opens for Specialty Programs and Public Charter Schools
January 7 - BOE Announces a DIAB Meeting for 1-13
January 7 - Budget Public Hearings Rescheduled
January 4 - BOE Invites Community to Participate in FY2011 Operating Budget Process
December 30 - BOE To Meet in Executive Session 1-4-10
December 2009
December 29 - Prince George's County Board Of Education Retreat Rescheduled
December 18 - PGCPS Cancels Weekend Activities
December 17 - Proposed PGCPS Budget Designed to Maintain Core Services Which Drive Student Achievement
December 15 - PGCPS Issues Statement on Morning Incident at Charles H. Flowers HS
December 15 - BOE Continues Committee Discussion on Budget and Upcoming CIP Projects
December 14 - BOE To Host Awards Program
December 11 - Jacobs, Watson Elected to Continue as Chair, Vice Chair of BOE
December 10 - Adelphi ES Receives National Honors for Student Achievement
December 9 - Grammy Artist to Give Holiday Concert at Croom 12-09
December 8 - College Comes to the Classroom
December 8 - Kenmoor MS Chosen as Host Site for Video Gaming Technology Education Center
December 4 - PGCPS Accepting Applications for Non-Public TAG Testing
December 4 - PGCPS Host College Presence Media Tour
December 3 - PGCPS Student Board Member Invites Peers To Envision Prince George's Community Forum
December 1 - PGCPS Educators to Receive Financial Incentive Rewards
December 29 - Prince George's County Board Of Education Retreat Rescheduled
December 18 - PGCPS Cancels Weekend Activities
December 17 - Proposed PGCPS Budget Designed to Maintain Core Services Which Drive Student Achievement
December 15 - PGCPS Issues Statement on Morning Incident at Charles H. Flowers HS
December 15 - BOE Continues Committee Discussion on Budget and Upcoming CIP Projects
December 14 - BOE To Host Awards Program
December 11 - Jacobs, Watson Elected to Continue as Chair, Vice Chair of BOE
December 10 - Adelphi ES Receives National Honors for Student Achievement
December 9 - Grammy Artist to Give Holiday Concert at Croom 12-09
December 8 - College Comes to the Classroom
December 8 - Kenmoor MS Chosen as Host Site for Video Gaming Technology Education Center
December 4 - PGCPS Accepting Applications for Non-Public TAG Testing
December 4 - PGCPS Host College Presence Media Tour
December 3 - PGCPS Student Board Member Invites Peers To Envision Prince George's Community Forum
December 1 - PGCPS Educators to Receive Financial Incentive Rewards
November 2009
November 30 - The Hotbed for Basketball To Host First Annual Maryland National Hoops Classic
November 24 - Musical Talents of PGCPS Students Highlighted In Annual Edward M. Felegy Kennedy Center Concert
November 20 - PGCPS Become Beneficiaries of M&T Bank Partnership
November 16 - BOE to Hold FAB and CIP Committee Meeting 11-18
November 13 - Phase 2 Boundary Review Discussion Continues Through Public Hearings
November 13 - PGCPS to Celebrate American Education Week
November 12 - PGCPS to Host 13th Annual Technology Conference 11-14
November 12 - BOE to Meet in Executive Session 11-18
November 11 - PGCPS To Partner with Health Department and Parks and Recreation for Holiday Food and Fitness Expo
November 9 - PGCPS Students To View Free Screening of Ten9Eight Shoot for the Moon
November 6 - Board Members to Host Meeting on Alternatives to Suspensions and Expulsions
November 5 - Community Encouraged to Get Involved in Budget Process on 11-9
November 3 - Washington Redskins and PGCPS Announce Business Partnership
November 30 - The Hotbed for Basketball To Host First Annual Maryland National Hoops Classic
November 24 - Musical Talents of PGCPS Students Highlighted In Annual Edward M. Felegy Kennedy Center Concert
November 20 - PGCPS Become Beneficiaries of M&T Bank Partnership
November 16 - BOE to Hold FAB and CIP Committee Meeting 11-18
November 13 - Phase 2 Boundary Review Discussion Continues Through Public Hearings
November 13 - PGCPS to Celebrate American Education Week
November 12 - PGCPS to Host 13th Annual Technology Conference 11-14
November 12 - BOE to Meet in Executive Session 11-18
November 11 - PGCPS To Partner with Health Department and Parks and Recreation for Holiday Food and Fitness Expo
November 9 - PGCPS Students To View Free Screening of Ten9Eight Shoot for the Moon
November 6 - Board Members to Host Meeting on Alternatives to Suspensions and Expulsions
November 5 - Community Encouraged to Get Involved in Budget Process on 11-9
November 3 - Washington Redskins and PGCPS Announce Business Partnership
October 2009
October 30 - Vansville ES to Celebrate LEED Gold Certification
October 30 - BOE Cancels Exec Session for 10-31
October 29 - Instrumental Music Students to Share Their Skills on 11-2
October 29 - PGCPS Recognized by Discovery Education
October 28 - Crossland HS Football Season Cancelled
October 23 - Heather Hills ES Walks for Cancer Awareness 10-23
October 23 - BOE To Hold Legislative Meeting
October 22 - Discovery Education To Recognize PGCPS - 10-28-09
October 20 - Comer Retreat Builds School Teams
October 20 - BOE to Host FAB and CIP Committee Meeting 10-21
October 16 - Families Invited to Learn About Career and Technical Education
October 16 - PGCPS Celebrates Gorgeous Prince Georges Day
October 16 - BOE Announces Cancellation of Community Meetings
October 16 - BOE To Hold Personnel Meeting
October 15 - Stephen Decatur MS to Kick Off 25 Books Campaign
October 13 - Eleven Marching Bands Showcase Their Talents
October 13 - Langley Park McCormick ES Students to Have All Star School Lunch
October 12 - PGCPS Celebrates Health Care for All Campaign with Governor, Redskins' Chris Samuels
October 12 - Board and Superintendent's Retreat Cancelled
October 9 - PGCPS Calls On Men To Make A Difference
October 7 - Superintendents Address Highlights Achievement and Commitment
October 7 - UPDATED INFORMATION Dodge Park ES Students To Be Among First School-Aged Children To Get Free H1N1 Vaccination
October 7 - BOE Announces Cancellation of District 2/At-Large Community Meeting
October 5 - UPDATED INFORMATION Congresswoman Donna Edwards To Volunteer At PGCPS
October 2 - Superintendent of Schools to Deliver State of the School System Address on 10-6
October 2 - Oxon Hill and Fort Washington To Be First Stop on Keller Williams Free Dictionary Donation Tour
October 2 - Senator Ulysses Currie To Visit District Heights ES To Promote Oral Health Awareness in Children
October 1 - BOE Invites Community to FY2011 Budget Hearing on 10-5
October 30 - Vansville ES to Celebrate LEED Gold Certification
October 30 - BOE Cancels Exec Session for 10-31
October 29 - Instrumental Music Students to Share Their Skills on 11-2
October 29 - PGCPS Recognized by Discovery Education
October 28 - Crossland HS Football Season Cancelled
October 23 - Heather Hills ES Walks for Cancer Awareness 10-23
October 23 - BOE To Hold Legislative Meeting
October 22 - Discovery Education To Recognize PGCPS - 10-28-09
October 20 - Comer Retreat Builds School Teams
October 20 - BOE to Host FAB and CIP Committee Meeting 10-21
October 16 - Families Invited to Learn About Career and Technical Education
October 16 - PGCPS Celebrates Gorgeous Prince Georges Day
October 16 - BOE Announces Cancellation of Community Meetings
October 16 - BOE To Hold Personnel Meeting
October 15 - Stephen Decatur MS to Kick Off 25 Books Campaign
October 13 - Eleven Marching Bands Showcase Their Talents
October 13 - Langley Park McCormick ES Students to Have All Star School Lunch
October 12 - PGCPS Celebrates Health Care for All Campaign with Governor, Redskins' Chris Samuels
October 12 - Board and Superintendent's Retreat Cancelled
October 9 - PGCPS Calls On Men To Make A Difference
October 7 - Superintendents Address Highlights Achievement and Commitment
October 7 - UPDATED INFORMATION Dodge Park ES Students To Be Among First School-Aged Children To Get Free H1N1 Vaccination
October 7 - BOE Announces Cancellation of District 2/At-Large Community Meeting
October 5 - UPDATED INFORMATION Congresswoman Donna Edwards To Volunteer At PGCPS
October 2 - Superintendent of Schools to Deliver State of the School System Address on 10-6
October 2 - Oxon Hill and Fort Washington To Be First Stop on Keller Williams Free Dictionary Donation Tour
October 2 - Senator Ulysses Currie To Visit District Heights ES To Promote Oral Health Awareness in Children
October 1 - BOE Invites Community to FY2011 Budget Hearing on 10-5
September 2009
September 30 - PGCPS to Hold Phase 2 Boundary Review Meetings
September 29 - BOE Announces CIP Budget Meeting and Executive Session
September 29 - 24th Annual PGCPS Science Bowl Competition Starts Today
September 23 - PGCPS Students Demonstrate College Readiness
September 23 - Students Named 2010 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
September 23 - Student Achievement on the Rise
September 23 - Press Conference to Celebrate Family Academy Kick-Off
September 17 - BOE Chair to Welcome Students to Bill Pickett Rodeo
September 17 - PGCPS Launches Family Academy
September 16 - PGCPS Students To Celebrate Constitution Day
September 15 - Community Encouraged to Get Involved in CIP Process
September 15 - PGCPS Offers Condolences in Passing of Crossland Student
September 14 - PGCPS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
September 11 - Keller Williams to Donate Dictionaries
September 10 - PGCPS Observes September 11
September 9 - Lewisdale ES Principal to Spend Day on the Roof
September 9 - PGCPS Names Chief of Student Services
September 4 - PGCPS Position on Viewing of President's National Address
September 4 - PGCPS to Conduct Community Meetings on Repurposing Closed Schools
September 4 - Governor Plans Healthy Smiles Tour at Seat Pleasant ES
September 3 - NASA Astronauts to Visit Two Greenbelt Schools
September 3 - Internal Stakeholders Attend Back-to-School Prayer Service
September 2 - BOE to Meet in Executive Session 9-3
August 2009
August 27 - Superintendent to Provide Updates on Scheduling Issue
August 26 - PGCPS Prepares for the Flu Season
August 26 - PGC Releases Preparation Plans for Flu Season on 8-26
August 24 - PGCPS Assures Parents of Scheduling Issue
August 21 - BOE Welcomes Students, Teachers, and Families on First Day
August 20 - New Schools and Programs of Choice Highlighted on First Day
August 19 - PGC Encourages Parents to Bring Their Child to School on the First Day
August 19 - 2009 Bring Your Child To School on the First Day
August 18 - CIP Meeting Provides Opportunity to Name K-8 School in Accokeek
July 2009
July 29 - New Principals in Place for Next School Year
July 28 - PGCPS to Host Tour of Summer Programs
July 21 - MSDE Release on the 2009 MSA
July 21 - PGCPS Assists Schools in Improvement Status
July 21 - PGCPS Students Continue to Demonstrate Academic Growth
July 20 - Community Encouraged to Participate in Naming of Pre-K - Grade 8 School

