Capitol Heights Elementary

601 Suffolk Avenue

Capitol Heights, MD 20743

301-817-0494

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Welcome to Capitol Heights ES

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

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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 3:45 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

Dr. Victor Arotimi
victor.arotimi@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