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.

Friday, March 27, 2026, is the end of Third Quarter and a Grading & Reporting Day for Teachers. Early Dismissal for Students.

Friday, March 27, 2026, is the end of Third Quarter and a Grading & Reporting Day for teachers. It is an Early Dismissal Day for Students.

Early Dismissal Times

PGCPS Calendar

Capitol Heights Elementary

601 Suffolk Avenue

Capitol Heights, MD 20743

301-817-0494

How to enroll

TAG Center Program

Featured Spotlight

Welcome to Capitol Heights ES

We are an award-winning elementary school with talented and gifted and dual language programs.

Read a welcome letter from our principal

Important Information

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Specialty Programs Eligibility Notifications

Read important updates for High School Specialty Programs and Middle School Creative and Performing Arts eligibility notifications

Announcements

Latino Education Summit

Join us April 25 at Ellen Ochoa Middle School for the Latino Education Summit — a day of learning, connection and community for parents, students and staff.

Calendar of Events

March 27

Fri

27

Mar 2026

Schools Open - Full Day for Students

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March 30

Mon

30

Mar 2026

Spring Break – Schools Closed for Students and Teachers

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March 31

Tue

31

Mar 2026

Spring Break – Schools Closed for Students and Teachers

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Helpful Links

PGCPS Safe: Stop Bullying

Hazel Health Care for Students

Volunteer

Adopt a School Program

Resources

Available Programs at Capitol Heights ES

School Information

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

How to address questions and concerns Area 1 Website Area Resolution Services (ARS)

Instructional Director Ebony Cross Shields
301-952-6583

School Board District: 6

Pupil Personnel Worker

Mr. Richard Byrd
richard.byrd@pgcps.org

Enrollment, Transportation, and Related Services

How to Enroll - Elementary School

Bus Routes Questions about Transportation? Call 301-952-6570 Learn more about child care