Quick heads-up, fellow PGCPS parents & community (though most of you *hopefully* know by now): PGCPS is hosting a telephone Town Hall tomorrow, Wednesday, August 25th from 6-7pm about the reopening of schools for the upcoming 2021-22 school year.
Meet Hyattsville Elementary School’s Kindergarten Teachers! (PGCPS Registration Happening NOW.)
It’s time to register your child for pre-k and kindergarten at PGCPS! Curious about kindergarten at Hyattsville Elementary School? Well, you’re in luck! Our latest post shares registration information, a peek at the steller kindergarten teachers at HES and points of contact should you have any questions.
Join Virtual 5K to Benefit University Park Elementary School Students
The Azalea Classic is going virtual this year! Starting April 24th through May 9th, run (or walk!) at your own place at your own pace all while raising funds for our beloved community school. Let’s show how strong we are together, even when we are apart!
Best School Supplies for Online Learning
PGCPS begins the 2020-21 school year on Monday, August 31st with distance learning for all students. If you’re wondering what school supplies are needed for this fall, here’s the official PGCPS school supplies list here. If you’re curious what additional supplies local parents found helpful to have on hand, then this Back to School Supplies List is for you.
PGCPS Fall 2020 Reopening Plan & Opp for Input
PGCPS recently shared its reopening plan for Fall 2020. We’re sharing links to this draft plan (in English, Spanish and French) as well as a note to let you know that the Board of Education is having a meeting this Thursday to review and approve this draft plan. So, if you’ve got questions, concerns or feedback, now’s the time to share them with your School Board Member(s), Dr. Goldson, your principal and your PTA/O president. Giddy-up!
Yard Sign Thanking Frontline Workers & Helping Families in Need
Heard about Yard Peeps? It’s a colorful yard sign thanking our essential workers and raising money for local families in need. Mount Rainier’s own Rajni S.L. tells us more about this great effort and how we can get our hands on these colorful signs.