Prince George's County Public Schools
News Release
Prince George’s County Public Schools • www.pgcps.org
Dr. Alvin L. Crawley, Interim Superintendent of Schools | email: superintendent@pgcps.org
14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
September 1, 2011
For Immediate Release
CONTACT:
Office of Communications
301-952-6001
communications@pgcps.org
PGCPS Participates in Backpack for Kids with NBC 4
NBC 4 Pat Lawson adn Concord Principal

DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD– On August 16, Carolyn George-Remy, principal of Concord Elementary School joined Pat Lawson Muse, of NBC Washington, at the Tenleytown CVS Pharmacy in Washington, D.C. for their Annual Backpack 4 Kids campaign.

“Many of our students will benefit from the generous efforts of those who donated school supply items,” said Dr. William R. Hite, Jr., Superintendent of Schools. “Thank you to NBC Washington and CVS for supporting the education of Prince George's County students. As a result of your donations, our students will have a great start to the new school year.”  

New school supplies and backpacks were donated for local elementary school students throughout the day. Pre-stuffed backpacks were available at specific CVS Pharmacy stores for customers to purchase and donate. Donations will help students who are in need of school supplies. 

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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.

Prince George’s County Board of Education