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Friday, January 10, 2025 - Code Orange - Schools and offices will open with a two hour delay. EMERGENCY PERSONNEL must report to work on time and are not eligible for liberal leave. Click "read more" for more information.

  • There will be no work-study transportation. (Those students should not report to school.)
  • There will be no half-day Early Childhood Center (ECC), half-day Special Education Programs, or half-day PreK.
  • Any other school program requiring transportation prior to 12 noon will NOT have transportation, including Howard B. Owens Science Center, JA Finance Park, and William S. Schmidt Center (Camp Schmidt)
  • All field trips will be cancelled.
  • Food Services will offer breakfast.
  • Scheduled athletic contests are cancelled
  • Athletic practices and after school activities will proceed.

A decision on activities and facility use for the weekend will be announced once an assessment has been made.

We are grateful for the ongoing efforts of our dedicated teams and community partners who have been working around the clock for a safe return for everyone. 

Please stay tuned to email, text alerts, the PGCPS website (pgcps.org), and our social media channels for the latest information.

Friday, January 10, 2025 - Important Update on School Bus Delays

We want to inform you that due to staffing challenges, today’s bus transportation efforts will experience significant delays.

We want to inform you that due to staffing challenges, today’s bus transportation efforts will experience significant delays.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause as we work to safely transport all PGCPS students as efficiently as possible. We appreciate your partnership, patience and understanding as we navigate this week’s impacts to the educational experience.

April 29, 2024 - For the 2024-2025 school year the school start time will be 9:30 AM. The end time will be 4:10 PM.

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4601 Beauford Road
Suitland, MD 20746
Phone 301-817-0300
Fax 301-817-0941
Principal Keshia Hogue
keshia.hogue@pgcps.org
Hours 9:30 a.m. to 4:10 p.m.
Grades K-8
School Colors Blue and White
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Ms. Dionne Mayfield
dionne.mayfield@pgcps.org

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