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News Releases Archive 2011 - 2012
June 2012
June 28 - PGCPS Announces 16 New Principals

June 25 - Board of Education to Meet Tuesday in Executive Session

June 25 - Hundreds of Teachers to 'Makeover' Thomas Johnson MS

June 25 - PGCPS Celebrates Positive Behavior Program

June 22 - PGCPS Four-Day Workweek

June 22 - Message from the Board of Education and Superintendent Hite

June 21 - Tavis Smiley Parent Education Summit

June 21 - UPDATED: Board of Education to Meet Friday in Executive Session

June 19 - KaBoom! Major Playground Renovation at Thomas Stone Elementary

June 19 - KaBoom! New Playground to be Built

June 14 - PGCPS Appoints New Principals to Nine Schools

June 14 - VIPs Join JROTC Cadets at Leadership Camp

June 14 - Gazette: Lake Arbor student achieves perfect attendance — for seven years

June 10 - Watch the PGCPS News Update for June 10 - June 18

June 11 - PGCPS Middle School Students Get Jump Start on Career in Culinary Arts

June 8 - PGCPS Graduates Earn $100M in Scholarships

June 8 - PGCPS Students Excel in 'First In Math' Program

June 8 - University Park Elementary Becomes First County School to Use Solar Energy

June 8 - Gazette: High Schools Look to Mirror National Focus on Science, Math

June 6 - Class of 2012 Takes Different Paths to Graduation

June 6 - Martin Luther King MS Teacher Named Outstanding Science Educator

June 6 - PGCPS Athletes Soar in Track and Field

June 5 - PGCPS Summer Packets Available Online

June 5 - Scholar Dollar Ceremony Rewards Academic Achievement

June 5 - Barnaby Manor Principal Eats Fried Worms in Reading Challenge

June 3 - Watch the PGCPS News Update for June 3 - June 9

June 4 - PGCPS Parent Receives In Reach Award

June 1 - PGCPS Students Shine in Scholastic Olympics

June 1 - Alumni Spotlight: Jarrett Carter

June 1 - Scholar Dollar Ceremony to Reward Student Achievement

June 1 - Looking for PGCPS? There's an App for That

May 2012
May 31 - Baden Elementary Recognizes Former Principal

May 31 - PGCPS Among Districts Selected for FAFSA Assistance Project

May 30 - Bowie HS Junior Elected As 2012-2013 Student Member of The Board

May 30 - Laurel HS Students Earn Nursing Certification

May 30 - Barnaby Manor Principal to Eat Fried Worms in Reading Challenge

May 30 - Robert Frost Elementary to Host Community Fair

May 30 - Superintendent's Statement on No Child Left Behind Act Waiver

May 29 - Eleanor Roosevelt HS Student Excels at Intel Science and Engineering Fair

- Gaywood Elementary School Hosts Safety Awareness Event

May 25 - PGCPS News Flash for May 25

May 25 - Watch the PGCPS News Update for May 25 - June 2

May 25 - Statement from Superintendent on County Council Approval of FY2013 Budget

May 25 - Drew-Freeman Film Selected as Finalist in Science Youth Media Festival

May 24 - Baden Elementary Honors Former Principal

May 24 - Carrollton Elementary Volunteer Receives Parent Involvement Award

May 24 - PGCPS Raise Thousands for Pennies for Patients

May 23 - Glenarden Woods Elementary to Host 'Stories from West Africa' School Play

May 23 - Drew-Freeman Chess Club Takes Fourth Place in National Competition

May 23 - Gaywood Elementary to Host Black and Missing Foundation Safety Awareness Event

May 22 - PGCPS Students Dare to Dream

May 18 - Watch the PGCPS News Update for May 18 - 25

May 21 - CMIT Academy Awarded $15K Community Partnerships Grant

May 18 - Board of Education Honors Student and Staff Achievement

May 18 - PGCPS News Flash for May 18

May 18 - Accokeek Academy Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony

May 18 - Scotchtown Hills Elementary to Create Garden With Help From Home Depot

May 16 - Seven PGCPS Students Selected for Gates Millennium Scholars Program

May 15 - PGCPS Head Start Program Sponsors Family Day

May 15 - Nicholas Orem Middle School to Host Annual Career Day

May 15 - PGCPS To Host 22nd Annual Kids for Science STEM Fair

May 15 - William S. Schmidt Center Hosts Open House

May 14 - PGCPS Principal Receives Arts Leadership Award

May 14 - Greenbelt Teacher Nominated for State Education Technology Award

May 10 - Watch the PGCPS News Update for May 10 - 16

May 11 - Kenilworth Elementary Scores Touchdown with ‘Fuel Up to Play 60’

May 11 - Crossland HS to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Auditorium

May 11 - PGCPS News Flash for May 11

May 11 - Perrywood Teacher Jessica Schiery Named 2012 Christa McAuliffe Outstanding Teacher

May 11 - Rockledge Elementary Achieves Maryland Green School Status

May 9 - Bowie and Eleanor Roosevelt HS to Participate in Academic Pilot

May 9 - PGCPS Students Take the Special Olympics Challenge

May 9 - PGCPS Schools Named Winners of Statewide School Breakfast Contest

May 9 - Lamont Elementary School Presents Pirates

May 7 - PGCPS, MCPS and Baltimore City Superintendents Send Joint Letter to State Leaders

May 7 - PGCPS Honored for Website and Online Video in Communicator Awards

May 4 - BOE Chair Takes Part In Career Day

May 4 - PGCPS Celebrates Newest Student Built House

May 4 - Whitehall Elementary Celebrated During Statewide Tour of Excellence

May 4 - Alumni Spotlight: Usama Young

May 4 - PGCPS News Flash for May 4

May 3 - PGCPS Students Celebrate 37th Student Built House

May 3 - PGCPS To Host Transforming Education Through Digital Learning Site Visits

May 3 - Center for Visual and Performing Arts Presents Annual Spring Dance Concert

May 2 - Washington Post: Teacher Brings Old-School Style to the Classroom

May 2 - H.B. Owens Science Center Offers Free Family Science Night

May 1 - PGCPS Welcomes Business and Community Leaders for 9th Annual Principal for a Day

May 1 - PGCPS To Host Groundbreaking Ceremony at Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School

May 1 - PGCPS To Host Groundbreaking Ceremonies for Hyattsville Elementary School

April 2012
April 30 - Food and Nutrition Department Announces Logo Design Contest Winner

April 30 - PGCPS Students Go for the Olympic Gold

April 27 - PGCPS News Flash for April 27

April 27 - Partners Become 'Principals for a Day'

April 27 - Northwestern HS Students Complete Mock Architecture Project With University of Maryland

April 26 - PGCPS Destination ImagiNation Teams Advance to Global Finals

April 26 - Valley View Elementary Educator Named Teacher of the Year

April 26 - Local Celebrities To Visit Oxon Hill High School

April 25 - National College Fair to be held Thursday

April 24 - Judy Hoyer FLC and Cool Spring ES to Host Community Literacy Event

April 24 - Melwood ES Participates in 'Think Big, Eat Smart' Tour

April 23 - PGCPS to Host 26th Annual Teacher of the Year Celebration

April 20 - Prince George's County Executive Celebrates Arbor Day with Brandywine Elementary

April 20 - PGCPS News Flash for April 20

April 20 - PGCPS Participates in SeaPearch Technology Event

April 19 - Highland Park Elementary School to Host Career Day

April 19 - Charles H. Flowers High School Presents Soul Train to Motown

April 19 - Northwestern High School Presents Willy Wonka

April 19 - PGCPS to Launch 'Sister School' Partnership With Rio de Janeiro

April 18 - Martin L. King, Jr. MS and University Park ES Win PGCPS Science Bowl Competition

April 17 - County Executive to Visit Judge Sylvania Woods Elementary

April 17 - PGCPS to Co-Sponsor Evening With John Elder Robison

April 16 - PGCPS to Observe 'Take Your Child to Work Day'

April 13 - Three Schools Excel in National CSTEM Challenge Competition

April 13 - PGCPS News Flash for April 13

April 12 - PGCPS Exhibit Celebrates Youth Art Month

April 12 - Renaming Ceremony For The Schmidt Center Administration Building

March 29 - Surrattsville Students Honor the passing of Tekau Rasayon with Balloon Release

April 11 - PGCPS News Flash for April 11

April 11 - Watch the PGCPS News Update for April 11 - 17

April 10 - Conference to Address Needs of Autism Community

April 10 - Howard B. Owens Science Center Hosts Planetarium Program

April 10 - DISA Partners With Accokeek Academy

April 10 - Heather Hills Elementary Students Exploring Fate of Titanic

April 5 - PGCPS to Hold Renaming Ceremony for the Schmidt Center Administration Building

April 5 - CMIT Academy Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Reception

April 4 - Bladensburg High School Hosts Mock Elections

March 2012
May 4 - Alumni Spotlight: Usama Young

April 10 - Watch the PGCPS News Update for March 30 - April 10

March 29 - Superintendent's Statement on Death of Surrattsville HS Student

March 29 - Schools to Close for Spring Break

March 28 - Statement on Death of Surrattsville High School Student

March 28 - PGCPS Students Encouraged to Prepare for Graduation

March 27 - Paint Branch Elementary Gets Library Facelift

March 27 - Last Days of School for PGCPS Students and Teachers

March 27 - Two PGCPS Educators to be Recognized by The Washington Post

March 26 - PGCPS Students Take the Special Olympics Challenge

March 26 - PGCPS Students Showcase Creative and Performing Arts Talents

March 23 - PGCPS News Flash for March 23

March 23 - Middle College Featured in National School Boards Association Publication

March 23 - Paint Branch ES to Receive Library Makeover

March 23 - John Hanson French Immersion Students Selected as 'Leaders Among Leaders'

March 23 - H.B. Owens Science Center Offers Free Family Science Night

March 22 - Charles H. Flowers HS Robotics Team Hosts Engineering Fair

March 22 - Potomac, Fairmont Heights HS Students Awarded Gladys Noon Spellman Scholarships

March 7 - Watch the PGCPS News Update for March 22 - March 29

March 21 - Comptroller to Visit Beltsville Academy

March 20 - School Transfer Request Deadline Approaching

March 21 - Northwestern High School Forensic Team Advance to National Championship

March 20 - Join the National Board Certified Teacher Program

March 19 - Howard B Owens Science Center Gears up For Myth Busters

March 19 - Top Scientists to Visit PGCPS to Ignite Student Interest in Math and Science

March 16 - Congresswoman Edwards Among Speakers at 'Real Women Read, Real Women Talk'

March 16 - PGCPS Finding Success With Positive Behavior Program

March 16 - PGCPS Students to Compete in Annual Science Fair

March 16 - Celebrating National Nutrition Month With Food Exhibition

March 16 - Six Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools to Be Honored by State Dignitaries

- Council Member Turner Brings Read 4 Success Program to Greenbelt Elementary

March 16 - Board of Education Chair to Speak at Girl Power

March 16 - Statement from Superintendent on Return of Dodge Park Elementary Student

March 15 - Education Week: Blended Learning Sports Variety of Approaches

March 15 - Dr. Henry A. Wise HS Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

March 15 - Friendly HS Social Studies Teacher Receives Street Law's Educator of the Year Award

March 15 - 32 Schools Recognized in 2011 Maryland School Performance Program

March 14 - Friendly HS Students Showcase Artistic Talents

March 14 - Bladensburg, High Point Seniors Receive Riderwood Scholarships

March 14 - PGCPS Superintendent To Give Remarks At 2012 Prince George's County Spelling Bee

March 13 - PGCPS Hosts 34th Annual Special Olympics Swim Meet

March 13 - PGCPS Science Bowl Teams Prepare for the Championship

March 11 - Sixteen or Older? Don't Forget To Register to Vote!

March 9 - Whitehall Students Celebrate Blue Ribbon Award With Pep Rally

March 9 - Judith P. Hoyer Montessori Presents Seussical Jr.,The Musical

March 8 - Whitehall Elementary Holds Blue Ribbon School Pep Rally

March 8 - PGCPS Signs National School Breakfast Week Proclamation

March 7 - Top Maryland Teachers to Meet With Federal Officials

March 7 - Watch the PGCPS News Update for March 14 - March 21

March 7 - Benjamin D. Foulois CPA Academy to Host Fire Safety Event

March 5 - César Chávez Elementary Holds Fundraiser

March 5 - PGCPS Partners With Kellogg to Promote School Breakfast, Feed Hungry

March 5 - PGCPS, County Officials to Issue School Breakfast Week Proclamation

March 2 - PGCPS Celebrates Read Across America Day

March 2 - PGCPS News Flash for March 2

March 2 - PGCPS Issues Reminder on Importance of Hand Washing

March 1 - PGCPS Revs Up for Read Across America Day

February 2012
February 29 - PGCPS Food and Nutrition Logo Contest

February 29 - Watch the PGCPS News Update for February 27 - March 5

February 28 - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Honors Dr. Samuel P. Massie

February 27 - Olympic Gymnast Promotes Healthy Living at Allenwood Elementary

February 27 - PGCPS School Calendars Released

February 27 - Prince George's County Board of Education Meeting Time Changed

February 24 - Olympic Gymnast Dominique Dawes to Visit Allenwood Elementary School

February 24 - Board of Education Approves $1.6B Budget Request for FY2013

February 23 - PGCPS News Flash for Feb 24 - March 2

February 23 - Superintendent Hite, County Executive Welcome South African King

February 21 - Schools to be Honored at Gifted and Talented Education Awards Ceremony

February 21 - PGCPS Culinary Arts Students Learn From PGCC Chefs

February 17 - Schools, Offices Closed For President's Day

February 17 - Crossland High School Launches TV Station

February 17 - PGCPS News Flash for Feb. 23-27

February 16 - Watch the PGCPS News Update for February 16 - 26

February 15 - Upcoming Talented and Gifted Program Showcases

February 15 - Thomas G. Pullen Hosts Bring Your Family to School Week

February 14 - PGCPS Students Perform at BET Honors

February 14 - Visually Impaired Teacher Inspires Students, Earns National Certification

February 13 - PGCPS Advanced Placement Test Participation Rates Continue to Rise

February 8 - Bladensburg HS Girls Basketball Coach Takes Home 300th Win

February 8 - PGCPS Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

February 7 - February Disabilities Issues Advisory Board Meeting Canceled

February 7 - Eleanor Roosevelt HS Senior Receives Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Award

February 7 - Upcoming Programs at Howard B. Owens Science Center

February 7 - Deadline Extended for PGCPS Retirement Incentive Program

February 6 - PGCPS Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month

February 6 - Croom Vocational HS Senior Wins Business Plan Competition

February 6 - NASA Hosts Digital Learning Network Webcast

February 3 - Watch This Week's PGCPS News Update

February 2 - 2012 Teen Dating/Domestic Violence Summit

- Indoor Track: Taivon Jacobs Leads Suitland at Prince George’s Meet

February 1 - PGCPS Celebrates African American History Month

February 1 - High Point Alum Earns Teaching Honor for Work at ‘Second Home’

January 2012
January 31 - Baden Elementary Receives Donation from Upper Marlboro Rotary Club

January 31 - Kenmoor MS Students Take Top Honors at Regional Competition

January 30 - Northwestern HS Takes The Plunge For Special Olympics Maryland

January 27 - PGCPS News Flash for Jan. 28 - Feb. 4

January 26 - PGCPS To Hold Free Bilingual College Workshop

January 26 - University Park Community Energy Fair Scheduled For Jan. 28

January 25 - Paint Branch Elementary School To Celebrate New Chinese Immersion Program

January 25 - Northwestern HS Takes The Plunge For Special Olympics MD

January 24 - Watch This Week's PGCPS News Update

January 24 - Carmody Hills Elementary Hosts Breadmaking EZ

January 24 - Classes in Session for Half Day on Feb. 13

January 23 - PGCPS Hosts Maryland Civics and Law Academy

January 23 - Statement from Superintendent on Incident at Samuel Chase Elementary School

January 20 - PGCPS To Offer High School Fire Science Program

January 20 - Student Budget Forum Hosted by BOE Member Faith Jackson - February 8

January 20 - Flowers HS on NBC News: College Essays in 25 Words or Less

January 20 - Cool Schools: Assistant Principal Takes To Blogging, Twitter

January 24 - PGCPS to Honor New National Board Certified Teachers

January 19 - Thousands Attend Specialty School Showcase

January 19 - Bladensburg High School Launches Anti-Bullying Campaign

January 19 - Escuela superior será sede de la familia latina y foro de la educación

January 18 - PGCPS Schools Honored for Gifted and Talented Education

January 18 - Parkdale HS Student-Run Bank Featured in MBA Magazine

January 17 - Whitehall Elementary Named Maryland Blue Ribbon School

January 13 - PGCPS News Flash for Jan. 17-21

January 13 - PGCPS Website Redesign Results in More Visitors and Page Views

January 12 - Disney Star Finley To Visit Cora L. Rice Elementary School

January 11 - Oxon Hill Middle School Kicks Off Reading Rewards Program

January 11 - Capitol Heights Elementary Soars With Community Think Tank

January 10 - Burroughs, PGCPS Educators Receive 'Forty UNDER 40' Awards

January 9 - Superintendent to Host Community Forums on Proposed 2012-13 Budget

January 6 - Seven PGCPS Students Awarded Posse Foundation Scholarships

January 5 - Superintendent's $1.6B Proposed Operating Budget Reflects Stability, Innovation

January 5 - Board of Education to Meet on Wednesday, January 18

January 3 - More PGCPS Teachers Earn Prestigious National Board Certification

December 2011
December 21 - Air Force Squadron Donates Toys To Rose Valley Elementary Students

- 'Speak Out To Reach Out' Tour Inspires PGCPS Middle School Students

December 20 - Soldier Surprises Laurel Elementary School Principal With Visit, Award

December 20 - PGCPS Lends Helping Hand for the Holidays

- PGCPS Offices and Centers Closed During Winter Break

December 16 - PGCPS News Flash for Dec.17-20

December 15 - PGCPS Students Sharpen Skills During Winter Break

December 13 - Thurgood Marshall MS, Washington Redskins Fuel Up for Fitness

December 13 - Ceremonial Groundbreaking Held for New Oxon Hill High School

December 13 - North Forestville Holds McFamily Night Out

December 12 - SEIU Donates $1,500 to Family of Lewisdale Fire Victim

December 12 - Holiday Closings Announced for PGCPS

December 9 - Maryland State Schools Superintendent Tours Rockledge ES

December 9 - PGCPS, PGCEA Host Screening of 'American Teacher'

December 9 - PGCPS News Flash for Dec. 9-13

December 9 - PGCPS Title I Office Hosts iCamp

December 9 - Board of Education Honors Students, Staff, Community Members, and Business Partners

December 9 - District 6 To Host Community Think Tank

December 9 - Prince George’s County Public Schools e-Alert Enrollment Reaches 70,000 Milestone

- Statement from Superintendent and Board of Education Chair on Prince George's County Chair and Vice-Chair Elections

- Jacobs, Higgins Elected to Lead Prince George's County Board of Education

December 6 - Patriots Technology Training Center Hosts Third Annual Video Gaming Conference

December 1 - PGCPS To Host Holiday Extravaganza

- PGCPS To Host Groundbreaking Ceremony For Oxon Hill High School

December 5 - Second Semester Registration For Evening HS Starts Jan. 3

December 8 - Update on Board of Education Meeting Changes (Executive Session Added to the BOE calendar)

December 1 - PGCPS News Flash for December 3-10

December 1 - BOE Weekly Calendar for Dec. 1

November 2011
November 30 - Frederick Douglass High School To Play In State Championship Football Game

November 30 - Groundbreaking for Avalon Elementary School Held Wednesday

November 29 - PGCPS to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for Avalon Elementary School

November 29 - PGCPS Receives $250K Freddie Mac Foundation Grant to Support 'Principal Pipeline' Initiative

November 28 - Suitland HS Marks 25th Anniversary of Arts Center

November 21 - PGCPS Accepting Applications for Private School Students Testing for TAG Program Eligibility

November 18 - BOE Weekly Calendar for Nov. 18

November 18 - PGCPS Middle School Students to Showcase Music Talents

November 18 - Board of Education Member Edward Burroughs Hosts Showcase of Schools

November 17 - Oakcrest Elementary Receives $5,000 Grant From Walden University

November 17 - Board Member Carolyn Boston To Hold District 6 Canned Food Drive

November 16 - ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Author visits Potomac Landing ES

November 16 - Prince George’s County Public Schools Recognized for Innovative Use of Digital Content

November 16 - Federal Aid Impact Surveys Due Nov. 30

November 16 - Find the Treasure of the Stars at the Howard B. Owens Science Center

November 16 - Beltsville Academy Hosts Celebrity Career Day

November 16 - Laurel High School Teacher Selected As Healthy Schools Program Champion

November 15 - Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Author To Visit Potomac Landing Elementary School

November 11 - PGCPS News Flash for November 12-19

November 11 - BOE Weekly Calendar for Nov. 11

November 11 - Board Member Rosalind Johnson Takes Part in Civil Rights Event at MSU

November 11 - PGCPS Schedules Additional Public Hearing on School Boundaries

November 10 - Prince George's County Public Schools Hosts 15th Annual Technology Conference

November 9 - Central High School Students and Alumni Honored by French Embassy

November 9 - BOE Cancels Nov. 30 CIP and FAB Committee Meeting

November 8 - PGCPS Releases New E-Alert Notification System

November 7 - Board of Education Cancels Dec. 5 Board Meeting

November 4 - PGCPS News Flash for Nov. 5-10

November 4 - Central HS Students Honored By French Embassy

November 4 - Gwynn Park HS Students Dismissed Early

November 3 - James Madison MS, Frederick Douglass HS Join Prestigious IB Network

November 3 - PGCPS to Host Public Hearings on School Boundaries

November 3 - BOE Weekly Calendar for Nov. 4

November 3 - BOE Member Amber Waller to Host Shredding Event for District 3

November 3 - Students at Rosa Parks Elementary Transferred

November 2 - PGCPS Hosts 36th Annual Edward M. Felegy Honors Concert

November 2 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School to Dismiss Early on Nov. 2


October 2011
October 31 - High School Students Unveil Their Creative Talents

October 28 - PGCPS News Flash for Oct. 29 - Nov. 5

October 27 - BOE Weekly Calendar for Oct. 28

October 27 - Howard B. Owens Science Center Offers Free Family Science Night

October 27 - Board of Education Announces New Board Meeting for November

October 27 - William S. Schmidt Center Celebrates 40th Anniversary

October 27 - Benjamin Foulois Academy Hosts Arts Education Event for State Legislators

October 27 - Phyllis E. Williams ES Hosts Camp Wildcat

October 27 - Concord ES To Host Red Ribbon Week Celebration

October 26 - STEP UP Event Encourages Parent Involvement in Education

October 26 - RESIDENT TEACHER PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION ON THURSDAY

October 26 - Gwynn Park HS Instrumental Music Program Prepares Students for College and Careers

October 26 - Annual Title I Parent Conference Coming Saturday

October 26 - PGCPS, WKYS to Lead 130,000 Students in Anti-Bullying Flash Pledge

October 25 - Benjamin Stoddert Middle School Plays With the Pros

October 25 - César Chavez ES To Host Kick Off Ceremony for New Health Mobile

October 25 - University of Maryland Partnership Encourages Gardening and Healthy Choices

October 25 - Comptroller Franchot To Visit Oxon Hill HS Construction Project

October 21 - PGCPS News Flash for Oct. 22-28

October 21 - BOE Weekly Calendar for Oct. 21

October 21 - Cool Spring Elementary Hosting 'Green Up' Event

October 21 - New on PGCPS-TV: Count On Us Math Show

October 21 - Oxon Hill HS Students Earn College Credit Through Partnership with University of Maryland

October 20 - Suitland HS Gets Free Equipment From GSA Computers For Learning Program

October 20 - PGCPS To Host Regional Construction Event

October 20 - Superintendent to Host Budget Public Hearing

October 20 - PGCPS To Host Job Fair Offering Immediate Employment For Bus Drivers

October 19 - Suitland High School To Receive Computers from GSA Computers For Learning Program

October 19 - Application Deadlines Coming Up for Academy of Health Sciences

October 18 - Marching Band Showcase Postponed Until November 2

- PGCPS News Flash for Oct. 15-20

October 14 - Dream Tour Encourages Students to Study Math, Science

October 14 - Classes in Session for Half Day on Oct. 21

October 14 - BOE Weekly Calendar for Oct. 14

October 13 - Largo HS Takes Stand Against Bullying

October 12 - H.B. Owens Science Center Offers 'Spooky Skies' Planetarium Show for Families

October 12 - 'Dream Tour' Encourages Students to Pursue STEM Careers

October 12 - Golf Tournament Raises $65K for Education

October 12 - Largo HS Students Stand Up and Unite Against Bullying

October 11 - Board of Education Members Host Showcase of Schools

October 11 - Charles Carroll MS Marks Homegrown School Lunch Week

October 11 - Eleanor Roosevelt, Laurel HS Students Reach National Achievement Scholarship Semifinals

October 10 - Superintendent to Host Budget Public Hearings

October 10 - PGCPS to Host Public Forums on School Boundaries

October 10 - October Disability Issues Advisory Board Meeting Cancelled

- Read the latest edition of Education Insight

- PGCPS Seeking School Registered Nurses and Bus Drivers

October 5 - At French Immersion School, a Love for Russian

October 7 - BOE Weekly Calendar for Oct. 7

October 7 - PGCPS News Flash for October 10-14

October 7 - PGCPS to Celebrate Men Make a Difference Day

October 7 - PGCPS to Host Job Fairs Offering Immediate Employment for Bus Drivers

October 5 - PGCPS Awarded $1.2M 'Safe Routes' Grant

October 5 - Golf Tournament Fundraiser to Benefit Gwynn Park Middle School Choir

October 5 - Community Shredding Event - October 8

October 5 - Board Member Rosalind Johnson to Host Shredding Event in District 1

October 4 - New Climate, Ocean and Weather Institute Opens at Drew-Freeman MS

October 4 - PGCPS to Celebrate International Walk to School Day

September 28 - Lt. Governor Announces Safe Route to Schools Funding

September 28 - Drew-Freeman Students to be Inducted into New Climate, Oceanic & Weather Institute

October 4 - PGCPS Science Bowl Competition Kicks Off 26th Season

October 3 - Student-Run Capital One Bank Branch Celebrates Grand Opening at Parkdale High School


September 2011
September 30 - Men Make a Difference Day - October 10

September 29 - New Superintendent's Blog: Making It Happen

September 28 - PGCPTA Council to Host Parent and Youth Conference

September 27 - PGCPS Receives National Recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting

September 26 - Student-Run Bank Celebrates Grand Opening at Parkdale High School

September 23 - NEWS FLASH for September 24-28

September 23 - BOE Weekly Calendar for 9-23

September 23 - Prince George's County BOE Announces a Board Retreat

September 22 - PGCPS Establishes New Office of Constituent Services

September 22 - Seven PGCPS Students Named Semifinalists In National Merit Scholarship Program

September 21 - Students of James E. Duckworth Take Over Board of Education

September 21 - Hundreds to Attend 2011 Comer Retreat

September 19 - PGCPS Superintendent Named to National PTA Board of Directors

September 16 - BOE Weekly Calendar for 9-16

September 16 - NEWS FLASH for September 16-20

September 16 - Kenmoor MS To Host Patriots Technology Training Center Back to School Kick Off

September 16 - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity to Host SAT Prep & Financial Aid Forum

September 15 - FMA Live! Science Education Program Visits PGCPS

September 14 - Imagine Learning Honors Langley Park-McCormick Elementary Through New Recognition Program

September 13 - United Way of the National Capital Area Teams With State of Maryland to Fight Youth Gang Violence in Prince George's County

September 13 - PGCPS Students To Learn Math and Science In An Innovative Way

September 12 - Langley Park-McCormick Elementary Selected as 2010-2011 Imagine Nation Super School

September 12 - Lt Governor Brown, United Way to Jointly Donate $100,000 for the Launch of One-Year Pilot Program, “Way To P.E.A.C.E.”

September 12 - New Information Technology Program Launches at Fairmont Heights High School

September 12 - Board of Education Member Henry P. Armwood, Jr. To Host District 7 Meet and Greet

August 5 - In Prince George’s schools, hard work pays off

September 1 - At Dodge Park, optimism despite school cuts

September 9 - Postponed: PGCPS Football Games for Saturday, September 10

September 9 - NEWS FLASH for September 12-16

September 9 - Three PGCPS Choirs Receive Special Invitations

- Canceled: All PGCPS Afterschool and Evening Activities

- Canceled: Prince George's County BOE meetings

September 7 - Glassmanor ES To Host Hockey School Clinic with Washington Capitals

September 7 - PGCPS Selected for $12.5M Wallace Foundation Grant to Improve 'Principal Pipeline'

September 1 - PGCPS Participates in Backpack for Kids with NBC 4

September 1 - Carrollton ES Receives Free Book Bags for Back to School

September 1 - Barack Obama ES Welcomes The 1955 Cannon Street All Stars

September 1 - Northwestern HS Student To Perform with the Washington National Opera

September 1 - Glenarden Woods Elementary to Open Tomorrow


August 2011
August 31 - PGCPS Staff and Alumni Participate in School Health Interdisciplinary Program

August 31 - Drew Freeman Middle School to Host Back to School Night

- Four Prince George's County Public Schools Remain Without Power

August 26 - All PGCPS Activities and Events on Saturday (afternoon) and Sunday Are Canceled.

August 26 - Bradbury Heights ES To Be Relocated To G. Gardner Shugart MS

August 25 - UPDATE: Six Prince George's County Public Schools will remain closed on Friday, August 26.

August 24 - BOE to Host First Meeting of the School Year

August 23 - County Schools Closed Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 24; County Government Open

August 23 - No Reported Injuries at Prince George's County Public Schools

August 22 - Friendly High School To Host Parent Meet and Greet Night

August 22 - PGCPS Gears Up For the 2011-2012 School Year

August 19 - Superintendent to Visit Students and Staff on the First Day of School

August 18 - PGCPS Educator Selected To Participate In National Educational Program

- Pepco Energy Implements $34.9 Million Final Project Phase for PGCPS

- State Superintendent of Schools to Visit PGCPS on First Day of School

August 17 - Phyllis E. Williams Elementary School To Host Open House

August 16 - PGCPS Is Gearing Up for the First Day of School

August 15 - PGCPS Schools to Host Welcome Back to School Kick-Off

- Maryland Graduates Offered Record Amount of Scholarship Money

August 9 - BOE to Meet in Executive Session on August 11

August 5 - PGCPS Hosts Training to Prepare New Teachers for the Classroom

August 4 - Board of Education Member Carolyn Boston to Host District 6 Meet and Greet

August 4 - Board of Education Member Amber Waller to Host District 3 Meet and Greet

August 4 - PGCPS To Host Inaugural Back to School Fair

August 3 - PGCPS and PGCC Officials Cut Ribbon on Maryland's First Middle College

August 2 - Drew-Freeman Middle School Expands STEM Opportunities for Students

August 2 - PGCPS Principals Come Together to Build Leadership Skills

August 1 - New Principals in Place for Upcoming School Year

August 1 - Partners Celebrate Opening of First Middle College in Maryland