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Media Advisory

Crossland HS to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Auditorium
May 11, 2012
For Immediate Release
CONTACT:
Office of Communications
301-952-6001
WHO:
Dr. William R. Hite, Superintendent of Schools
Edward Burroughs III, Prince George’s County Board of Education Member
State Sen. C. Anthony Muse
Prince George’s County Council Member Obie Patterson, District 8
WHAT:
Groundbreaking Ceremony
WHEN:
Monday, May 14 • 9:30 a.m.
WHERE:
6901 Temple Hills Road • Temple Hills, Maryland
BACKGROUND:

Crossland High School students, faculty, parents and special guests will come together to celebrate the groundbreaking for the school’s new state-of-the-art performance venue. The new auditorium will enhance Crossland’s fine arts program, as well as meet the needs of the community for a high-capacity meeting and performance facility.

With a total square footage of 21,865, the new auditorium features 800 seats, a stage, a blackbox theater, projection booth, dressing rooms and storage areas. The auditorium will be located behind the existing building and open to students for start of the 2013-2014 school year.

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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.