Dr. William R. Hite was named Superintendent of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) on Friday, April 3, 2009, by the Prince George’s County Board of Education.
In June 2006, Dr. Hite was hired as Deputy Superintendent of PGCPS, Maryland’s second largest school system and the 18th largest system in the nation. During his tenure, he focused on student access and educational equity to ensure that all students graduate college- and work-ready. This work continues at a rapid pace and without interruption.
Prince George's County Public Schools' Five Core Beliefs:
- Children ARE our business and THEY come first;
- Parents are our partners;
- Victory is in the classroom;
- Continuous improvement in teaching, leadership and accountability is the key to our success; and
- EVERY member of this community shares the responsibility for successful schools.
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