ENGAGE PGCPS (03/11/25)
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Grad Rates Climb Across All Student Groups
PGCPS is celebrating significant gains in student achievement, with the Class of 2024 graduation rate rising to 80.02% – a 5.6 percentage point increase! Hispanic graduates and English Learners led the way, with nearly 12% and 15% gains, respectively.
These milestones reflect the hard work of students, families and educators across the district. Supporting this success are 97 newly certified National Board Certified Teachers, bringing the total to 635 — making PGCPS one of the top 20 school districts nationwide for these highly accomplished educators!
Flu Season: Help Stop the Spread
Get your Flu Shot, Not the Flu.
Flu season is here, and cases are rising! Protect yourself and your family by scheduling a flu shot at the Prince George’s County Health Department Cheverly Health Center Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 3 pm.
We're also partnering with the Health Department, to offer free in-school flu shot clinics for students, staff and families.
Get a free flu shot Wednesday, March 12 from 1-7 pm at James Madison Middle School, 7300 Woodyard Road, Upper Marlboro.
Learn how the district is working to stop the spread and how you can help.
Get Kindergarten Ready!
Spring 2025 Virtual Family Institute Session
Kindergarten Readiness
March 11 | 6 p.m.
In this session, parents will learn easy ways to engage their children in learning at home, helping to build skills that support their readiness for kindergarten.
Join us Tuesday, March 11 at 6 pm for a virtual session on tips to engage young children in learning at home to build skills for kindergarten!
Register for a Kindergarten Readiness Session
Superintendent's Corner
Save the Date: Community Forum April 1
Quarterly Community Forum
With Superintendent Millard House II
Monday, April 1 | 6-7:30 PM
Fairmont Heights High school
6501 Columbia Park Road, Landover, Md 20785
Attend a community forum with Superintendent Millard House II on Monday, April 1 at Fairmont Heights High School to ask questions, share feedback and hear district updates.
Family Resources
Latino Education Summit
Save the Date
2nd Annual
Latino Education Summit
Latine Learners, Leaders, and Legacies
Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 pm.m
Prince George's Community College
Register for the 2nd Latino Education Summit on Saturday, March 22, an event focused on advancing educational equity for Latinx students! The summit is open to all students, families and community members.
Learn More & Register fpr the Latino Education Summit
Final Chance! Get Started with 24/7 Tutoring
We have partnered with Pear Deck Tutor to offer personalized learning support for every student! With on-demand tutoring, students can access one-on-one, live tutoring and writing support anytime, anywhere.
Upcoming Parent Information Sessions:
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Report a Bus or Walking Route Issue
Apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
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