Class of 2019

Future Ready: Achieving Excellence

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Excellence is our standard for every student, from the first day of school to graduation day. We proudly celebrate our young achievers for charting a course beyond high school that will prepare them for a bright future. Through a commitment to academic excellence, our graduates have earned their success and our admiration.

- Dr. Monica Goldson, Interim Chief Executive Officer

Our Stories

Newsbreak: Graduation Triumphs

From words of wisdom to tales of struggle and achievement - watch a video wrap-up of the class of 2019 graduations.

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ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE: Cheers to the PGCPS Class of 2019!

Class of 2019 grads from more than 30 schools will receive their diplomas including the very first graduating classes from three high schools: the International High Schools at Largo and Langley Park and College Park Academy!

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College Park Academy Graduates First High School Class

The event was a milestone for the 86 seniors who earned their diplomas!

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Singer Tank Surprises Crossland Grads

R&B singer and #PGCPSProud alum Tank was a surprise guest speaker at Crossland High School's graduation!

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Grads Surprised with Employer Scholarships

Two high school students recently were surprised with much bigger checks than they expected from their employer. Meet the winners of Taco Bell Foundation’s Live Más Scholarship!

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2019 Valedictorians and Salutatorians!

View a complete list and photo gallery of students who emerged at the top of their class!

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High Point Seniors Featured in U.S. HBCU Campaign

To kick off graduation season, seniors from High Point High School were featured in a campaign by the U.S. Department of Education's White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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Gwynn Park HS Seniors Among Nation's First Amazon 'Future Engineer' Grads

Gwynn Park High School AP Computer Science seniors will soon be among the nation's first Amazon Future Engineer grads! Research shows that students are 8 to 10 times more likely to pursue college degrees in computer science if they have taken AP computer science in high school.

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Croom High Community Helps Star Student Reach College

Just a year ago, Croom High School senior Nyree Walden was unsure whether or not he would be able to earn his high school diploma. This month, Nyree will graduate as Croom's Class of 2019 valedictorian and is college-bound.

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CTE Students Prove The Future is Now!

PGCPS seniors with post-graduation plans to launch into careers in private industry and apprenticeships celebrated during the school system’s inaugural Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career Signing Day!

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2019 College and CTE Signing Day

Graduation season in Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) begins with College Signing Day on May 1, a celebration of students’ commitment to higher education. PGCPS College Signing Day aims to inspire more students to pursue higher education as part of the national College Signing Day/Reach Higher initiative by former first lady Michelle Obama.

Graduating seniors are encouraged to share their plans on social media with the hashtags #PGCPSCollegeSigningDay, #CTECareerSigningDay and #AchievingExcellence.

View photos from 2019 College Signing Day >>

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Senior Spotlight: Potomac HS Student Ashantie Pernell

Senior Spotlight recognizes outstanding students with exemplary academic performance and contributions to their schools and community. This week, meet Potomac High School senior Ashantie Pernell, a standout scholar with plans to improve the world around us!

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Senior Spotlight: Frederick Douglass HS Student Kierra Hughes

Senior Spotlight recognizes outstanding students with exemplary academic performance and contributions to their schools and community. This week, meet Frederick Douglass High School senior Kierra Hughes, an International Baccalaureate student who excels inside and outside of the classroom!

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Senior Spotlight: Oxon Hill HS Student Sulaman Shah

Senior Spotlight recognizes outstanding students with exemplary academic performance and contributions to their schools and community. This week, meet Oxon Hill High School senior Sulaman Shah, a Science and Technology star who aspires to impact the world through science and service.

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Senior Spotlight: Suitland HS Senior Destiny Brevard

Senior Spotlight recognizes outstanding students with exemplary academic performance and service to their schools and community. This week, find out how Suitland High senior Destiny Brevard’s plans for the future honor her family while also blazing her own path!

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Senior Spotlight: Wise HS Student Tamara Bethea

Senior Spotlight recognizes outstanding students with exemplary academic performance and service to their schools and community. This week, find out why Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School senior Tamara Bathea is an all-around standout!

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Senior Spotlight: Eleanor Roosevelt HS Student Daelyn Waters

Senior Spotlight recognizes outstanding students with exemplary academic performance and service to their schools and community.

This week, find out why Eleanor Roosevelt High School's Daelyn Waters is a triple threat!

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Senior Spotlights: Bowie HS Twins Mikaila and Alexis Esuke

Senior Spotlight recognizes outstanding students with exemplary academic performance and service to their schools and community.

This week, meet Bowie High School twin sisters Mikaila and Alexis Esuke who are alike in both appearance and excellence!

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Senior Spotlight: Crossland HS Student Medossa Madamesila

Senior Spotlight recognizes outstanding students with exemplary academic performance and contributions to their schools and community.

This week, meet Medossa Madamesila, an International Baccalaureate scholar athlete at Crossland High School.

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Senior Spotlight: Largo HS Senior Christian Magruder

The Senior Spotlight feature recognizes outstanding students with exemplary academic performance and contributions to their schools and community.

This week, meet Christian Magruder, an honors student at Largo High School who Principal Afie Mirshah-Nayar describes as showing integrity and leadership in addition to a strong academic record!

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Senior Spotlight: Charles H. Flowers HS Senior Janiya Brooks

Charles H. Flowers High School senior Janiya Brooks is our Senior Spotlight! Senior Spotlight highlights outstanding students with exemplary academic performance and contributions to their schools and community.

Our Stories

Newsbreak: Graduation Triumphs

ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE: Cheers to the PGCPS Class of 2019!

College Park Academy Graduates First High School Class

Singer Tank Surprises Crossland Grads

Grads Surprised with Employer Scholarships

2019 Valedictorians and Salutatorians!

High Point Seniors Featured in U.S. HBCU Campaign

Gwynn Park HS Seniors Among Nation's First Amazon 'Future Engineer' Grads

Croom High Community Helps Star Student Reach College

CTE Students Prove The Future is Now!

2019 College and CTE Signing Day

Senior Spotlight: Potomac HS Student Ashantie Pernell

Senior Spotlight: Frederick Douglass HS Student Kierra Hughes

Senior Spotlight: Oxon Hill HS Student Sulaman Shah

Senior Spotlight: Suitland HS Senior Destiny Brevard

Senior Spotlight: Wise HS Student Tamara Bethea

Senior Spotlight: Eleanor Roosevelt HS Student Daelyn Waters

Senior Spotlights: Bowie HS Twins Mikaila and Alexis Esuke

Senior Spotlight: Crossland HS Student Medossa Madamesila

Senior Spotlight: Largo HS Senior Christian Magruder

Senior Spotlight: Charles H. Flowers HS Senior Janiya Brooks

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Academy of Health Sciences

Bladensburg High School

Bowie High School

Central High School

Charles Herbert Flowers High School

CMIT Academy North Public Charter

College Park Academy

Community Based Classroom

Croom High School

Crossland High School

Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School

DuVal High School

Eleanor Roosevelt High School

Evening High School

Fairmont Heights High School

Frederick Douglass High School

Friendly High School

Gwynn Park High School

High Point High School

International High School at Langley Park

International High School at Largo

Largo High School

Laurel High School

Northwestern High School

Oxon Hill High School

Parkdale High School

Potomac High School

Suitland High School

Regional Centers

Surrattsville High School

Tall Oaks High School

College and CTE Signing Day 2019

Vals and Sals Celebration Dinner - 2019

Throwback Graduation Photos

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