Green Team Logo

websites_silver_18.gif



Office of Communications
Last modified: 1/13/2012 3:04:41 PM
News Flash

PGCPS News Flash for Jan. 17-21
January 13, 2012
For Immediate Release
CONTACT:
Office of Communications
301-952-6001

 

Students to Participate in Law Academy Symposium

Jan. 17 9 a.m. to Noon Oxon Hill Staff Development Center 7711 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill
INFO: 301-808-8246
Law Education and Public Service Academy students at Central, Potomac and Surrattsville high schools will participate in a Law Academy Symposium sponsored by the Maryland Judiciary Maryland State Bar Association and Citizenship Law Related Education Program. Students will attend workshops on Free Speech, School Speech, and Protected Speech; Law and Justice; and Power and Empowerment.


PGCPS Showcase: Specialty Programs, Public Charter Schools, and Career and Technical Education Programs

Jan. 17 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Charles H. Flowers High School10001 Ardwick Ardmore Road, Springdale
INFO: 301-636-8000
The showcase will allow parents and students to learn more about PGCPS programs.

Central HS STEM Day: “Making Solar Energy Economical”

Jan. 18 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Central High School 200 Cabin Branch Road, Capitol Heights
INFO: 301-499-7080
The Central High School STEM Day, “Making Solar Energy Economical,” will feature experiments on solar energy. Students are developing a plan to have solar panels installed at Central in 2013.

Robert Goddard French Immersion School STEM Fair

Jan. 18 9:15 a.m. Robert Goddard French Immersion School 9850 Good Luck Road, Seabrook
INFO: 301-918-3515
Robert Goddard French Immersion School students will showcase their understanding of concepts in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Benjamin Foulois Creative and Performing Arts Academy Second Annual Poetry Café

Jan. 19 6:30 p.m. Benjamin Foulois Creative and Performing Arts Academy 4601 Beauford Road, Suitland
INFO: 301-817-0300
Students will recite original works. The fee for this event is $5.

Suitland High School Health Fair

Jan. 21 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Suitland High School
• 5200 Silver Hill Road, Forestville
INFO: 301-817-0500
Suitland High School PTSA will host it’s first health fair offering educational and interactive booths for all ages.

 

 -30-

About PGCPS: Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS), one of the nation's 25 largest school districts, has 204 schools, approximately 125,000 students and nearly 18,000 employees. With an annual budget of $1.6 billion, the district serves a diverse student population from urban, suburban and rural communities. PGCPS is nationally recognized for its innovative programs and initiatives, including the expansion of Advanced Placement courses and partnerships with businesses and institutions of higher learning.