PGCPS Science Bowl Competition Kicks Off 27th Season

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Media Advisory

PGCPS Science Bowl Competition Kicks Off 27th Season

September 20, 2012

For Immediate Release

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WHO:	Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) Office of Communications PGCPS Middle School Science Bowl Teams
WHAT:	27th Annual Science Bowl Competition Kick-Off
WHEN:	Tuesday, Sept. 25 • 12:30 p.m.
WHERE:	Bonnie F. Johns Educational Media Center • Television Studio 8437 Landover Road Landover, MD 20785

BACKGROUND:

The award-winning science quiz program Science Bowl will kick off its 27th season on September 25. Four middle school teams of four students each – three players and one alternate – will compete. Winners of the two matches will also compete to determine the quarterfinalist of the day, who will return on March 26, 2013 to play in the Middle School Semifinals and Finals.

Competing Teams	Time
Stephen Decatur vs Martin L. King, Jr.	1 p.m.
Hyattsville vs Walker Mill	1:45 p.m.
Quarterfinal Round	2:45 p.m.

Science Bowl has both elementary and middle school competitions, and more than 7,000 children have participated since the competition began in 1986. Many have gone on to participate in other competitions, such as It's Academic, and to distinguish themselves in college and careers. Science Bowl has also won numerous awards for outstanding children's programming, including the Telly and CableAce.

Science Bowl shows can be viewed on the school system's website at www.pgcps.org or on YouTube. New shows will air this fall on the school system's cable channels 96 (Comcast) and 38 (Verizon).

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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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