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
April 30, 2012
For Immediate Release
CONTACT:
Office of Communications
301-952-6001
communications@pgcps.org
PGCPS Students Go for the Olympic Gold
Special Olympics Spring Games 2012
WHO:
PGCPS Special Olympics athletes PGCPS staff, coaches and special guests
WHAT:
Special Olympics Spring Games
WHEN:
Thursday, May 3 (Rain date: May 4) • 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE:
Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, Maryland
BACKGROUND:

In partnership with the national Special Olympics organization, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) is hosting the Special Olympics Spring Games. More than 700 student-athletes will each participate in one track and one field event. They can select from the 50/100/200-meter dash, wheelchair race (for students with orthopedic disabilities), running and standing long jumps, high jump, shot put, turbo javelin, and softball and tennis ball throws. 

 

Student-athletes have been training for eight weeks in preparation for this event, working hard with PGCPS adaptive and general physical education teachers who coach them at their schools and Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission sites. 

 

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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