Even if you don't have a highschool senior at home, please share this with someone who does. A great deal of scholarship money is being returned because of a lack of interest or because they don't qualify. If students need to get ready to qualify, their parents should check out the Gwynn Park Learning Center for tutoring and test preparation ( Read more... )

Our Prince George's County Delegates at the Maryland General Assembly, where the laws are made, proposed a law to study the change of our county Board of Education. The proposed legislation, HB 1107, is here (PDF), a 4-page document, that would alter the governance structure of the public schools. The County Executive is proposing an amendment that ( Read more... )

The Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) is preparing to kick-off the Summer Youth Enrichment Program (SYEP) 2013.  The SYEP is a six-week, entry-level introduction to public service for the youth of Prince George’s County. This countywide initiative is intended to offer youth enriching and constructive summer work experiences in various ( Read more... )

The Prince George's County Public Schools Communications Office sent a message entitled, "A Personal Message From Superintendent William R. Hite" announcing that he's decided to accept an offer to become Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia.

He said it wasn't an easy decision and that he and his wife "have been proud to call this ( Read more... )

This year the Presidential Primary Election Day is April 3rd.  However, EARLY VOTING runs from March 24 through March 29th.  Refer to the Board of Elections web site for early voting locations, absentee ballot, and other information.

You can see your ballot from this link - if you know your precinct or where you vote, you can get the ballot for ( Read more... )

If you have a YouTube account, you can subscribe to YouTube videos. The county schools has a channel that contains weekly news besides other reports.

In the latest news video, the contents include: Laurel Elementary School receive appreciation for their support of the military. Rockledge Elementary School,one of the top performing schools, is ( Read more... )

There was a question on Twitter that was retweeted possibly more than once: "Where on the website can we find the information regarding current vendors who have contracts with PGCPS?"

A search led me to this PDF document of vendors.

I see that contracts include, "Contractors to maximize the use of qualified local minority business and qualified local ( Read more... )

From the Prince George's County Public Schools:

Community Meeting About Proposed Budget And Student Based Budgeting
Feb. 7 6:30 PM more here.

Seven PGCPS Students Awarded Posse Foundation Scholarships more here.

2012 L.O.V.E. Awards SubmissionsOver the past thirteen (13) years the Prince George’s Harlem Remembrance Foundation (HRF) has received ( Read more... )

County Council Budget Public Hearing - Public Schools - Wednesday, May 11th, 6:30pm ( Read more... )

Many people remember their childhood experiences at Camp Schmidt - the only environmental educational facility for all public school students. There isn't anything more powerful than a hands-on experience. Some of these students were so empowered by their experience there that they went on to a career related to environmental protection ( Read more... )