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Last modified: 6/5/2012 1:02:57 PM
News Release
Scholar Dollar Ceremony Rewards Academic Achievement
June 5, 2012
For Immediate Release
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2012 Scholar Dollar
UPPER MARLBORO, MD -- Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) honor roll students representing 24 schools throughout the county were celebrated during the annual end-of-the-year Scholar Dollar Awards Ceremony at The Mall at Prince Georges.

“These students are among the top scholars at their schools,” said Dr. William R. Hite, Superintendent of Schools. “They have worked diligently throughout the school year, and I am proud of their achievements.”

The Scholar Dollar Program was created in 2006 through a joint effort of the Prince George’s County Executive’s Office and PGCPS. Through partnerships with The Mall at Prince Georges and The Centre at Forestville, students received special discounts and incentives at the end of each grading quarter for earning a 3.0 GPA, making honor roll, or other significant academic achievement.

During the fourth-quarter awards ceremony, students selected through a drawing were presented with “grand prize” gift cards. Five students from each quarter received $100 gift cards, and one student from each quarter received a $250 gift card. To date, more than one million students have been rewarded through the program.

Click here to view photos of the June 4 Scholar Dollar Awards Ceremony.

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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.

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