Prince George's County Public Schools
Media Advisory
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
February 21, 2012
For Immediate Release
CONTACT:
Office of Communications
301-952-6001
communications@pgcps.org
PGCPS Culinary Arts Students Learn From PGCC Chefs

 WHO: Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) culinary arts students  

WHAT:      Cooking courses taught by Prince George’s Community College       chefs followed by self-prepared luncheon 

WHEN:     Feb. 22 - Parkdale and Largo 

Feb. 23 - Potomac  

Feb. 24 - Suitland  

March 6 - Laurel and Bladensburg  March 7 - Friendly and Surrattsville  March 8 - Duval and Wise  9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  
 
WHERE: John Edgar Howard Elementary School, 4400 Shell Street,   
Capitol Heights  
 
BACKGROUND:

Students in the Culinary Arts Program will have an opportunity to work alongside chefs from Prince George's Community College. Approximately 25 to 30 students will attend each four-hour session.

 

 
 
 

 

 

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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