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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.

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6130 Lamont Drive
New Carrollton, MD 20784
Phone 301-918-8640
Fax 301-918-8646
Principal Michael Coates
michael.coates@pgcps.org
Hours 8:30 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
Grades 6-8
Uniform Mandatory
School Colors Green and White
Mascot Cougar

School Support

Parent Engagement Assistant
Marlene Rivera | Bilingual (Spanish)
Pupil Personnel Worker
Mr. Roger Jones
roger.jones@pgcps.org

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