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April 29, 2024 - There are no changes to the bell times for the 2024-2025 school year.

For the 2024-2025 school year the school start time will remain 9:30 AM. The end time will remain 3:40 PM.

Weekend activities for Sunday, January 25, are cancelled.

Due to the forecasted inclement weather, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) has canceled all weekend activities and facility use on Sunday, January 25.

Due to the forecasted inclement weather, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) has canceled all weekend activities and facility use on Sunday, January 25.

Due to the forecasted inclement weather, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) has canceled all weekend activities and facility use on Sunday, January 25.

The decision to close schools is always made with safety as our top priority. PGCPS is committed to timely communication, and will provide daily updates to staff and families by 5 p.m. throughout the weather event.

The school district is ready to implement emergency meal services if schools are closed for an extended time. Please stay tuned to email, text alerts, the PGCPS website (pgcps.org), and our social media channels for the latest information.

For more information on winter weather preparedness – including route clearing priorities, warming center locations, and snow and ice control – please visit Prince George’s Countys Winter Weather Hub webpage.

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Monday, January 26, 2026, is the end of Second Quarter and a Grading & Reporting Day for Teachers. Early Dismissal for Students

Monday, January 26, 2026, is the end of Second Quarter and a Grading & Reporting Day for Teachers. It is an Early Dismissal Day for Students.

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601 Suffolk Avenue
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Phone 301-817-0494
Fax 301-817-0931
Principal Shawna Berry
shawna.berry@pgcps.org
Hours 9:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Grades K-5
Uniform Mandatory
School Colors Blue and Scarlet
Mascot Cougar

School Support

Pupil Personnel Worker
Mr. Richard Byrd
richard.byrd@pgcps.org

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