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Summer Program Helps Get Students Excited About Reading

The Summer Bridge program at Allenwood Elementary School encourages students to read all summer long.

Students Dive Into Underwater Robot Challenge

Elementary, middle and high school students recently competed in the SeaPerch Challenge, an underwater robotics STEM competition. Students use basic supplies to design a remotely-operated underwater vehicle. Winning teams included Gaywood Elementary, Thomas Johnson Middle School and Friendly High School. The U.S. Naval Academy STEM Center donated materials.

Dem Raider Boyz Step Team from Eleanor Roosevelt High School Win Fourth National Title

Congratulations to Dem Raider Boyz Step Squad from Eleanor Roosevelt High School. The team won their fourth National Championship at the National High School Stepping Championship in Newark, New Jersey on May 26. The Step Squad also won this title in 2014, 2016 and 2017. Dem Raider Boyz hold the record for the team with the most national titles at this competition and the only team to win three years consecutively. Richard Melvern, coach and alumnus of Eleanor Roosevelt High School, was also named the 2018 National Coach of the Year.The team will appear as contestants on NBC’s hit TV show World of Dance, which premiered on May 29.

Two Gwynn Park High School Students Selected for Prestigious Internship

Gwynn Park High School students Tyler Reid and Alisa Evans were selected for the Borlaug-Ruan International Internship Program sponsored by the World Food Prize Foundation. Reid and Evans will receive an all-expense paid, hands-on experience opportunity to work with world-renowned scientists and policymakers at leading research centers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America this summer. They will join 23 other students from around the world to discuss issues related to global hunger and poverty. Reid will intern in Tainan, Taiwan at The World Vegetable Center. Evans will intern in Nairobi, Kenya at the International Livestock Research Institute.

PGCPS Students Advance to Intel Science and Engineering Fair

Eleanor Roosevelt High School senior Teresa Ozga and Oxon Hill High School senior Jada Collins will compete at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world's largest international pre-college science competition.Ozga won the first place grand award at this year’s Prince George’s County Area Science Fair (PGASF) in the cellular and molecular biology category. Collins won the third place grand award at the PGASF for her project in biomedical and health sciences.Intel ISEF unites these top young scientific minds, showcasing their talents on an international stage, where doctoral level scientists review and judge their work. The ISEF competition will be held May 13-18 in Pittsburg, PA.

PGCPS Destination Imagination Teams Advance to Global Finals

Robert Goddard Montessori and Martin L. King, Jr. Middle School students are headed to the Destination Imagination Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee. More than 8,000 of the world’s most innovative minds will showcase their Challenge solutions, celebrate creativity and have fun! Congratulations!

Culinary Students Cook Up a Win

Congratulations to Christian Randall (Gwynn Park High School), Leslie Montenegro (Bladensburg High School) and Kalonji Hodges (Crossland High School) who competed in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Afro-American, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics culinary competition. The students won gold, silver and bronze medals respectively.Gold medalist Christian Randall will move on to the next round of the competition in San Antonio this July.

Laurel High School Student Wins SkillsUSA Competition in Cosmetology

Congratulations to Alexis Manful, Laurel High School student who placed first in the cosmetology category at the Regional SkillsUSA Competition. This contest is designed to showcase students preparation and knowledge in the field of cosmetology in areas of sanitation, proper set up and disassembly of services provided, professionalism in the workplace, and proper techniques in styling and cutting services. Alexis will compete in the next round of the competition on April 14.

Environmental Studies Students Testify at State House on Agricultural Education

Gwynn Park Environmental Studies Academy students Tyler Reid and Alisa Evans testified before the Maryland General Assembly in support of House Bill 870, which requests funding for agricultural education in Maryland public schools. As ‘non-traditional’ agriculture students living in suburban communities, both Reid and Evans underscored the importance of local programs in affording them hands-on experience and preparing them for careers.

Accokeek Academy Mentoring Program Inspires Students

Accokeek Academy partnered with the Positive D.A.Y. (Deputies Assisting Youth) Middle School Cadet Mentoring Program that encourages students to be leaders in their community and great in all that they encounter. The program also helps students to face challenges that often occur during their middle school years. The program has inspired students to stay focused on their academics, personal success and integrity.

Central High School French Immersion Students Visit France

Central High School French Immersion families’ hosted French students last fall. Students are now spending two weeks in France, representing the United States through the Young Ambassadors Program. The first week was spent in Paris learning about French history, culture, society and institutions. During the second week, students are participating in Immersion Programs in various regions throughout France and attending local high schools.

Gwynn Park High School Students Win App Challenge

Maryland Congressman Steny H. Hoyer visits Gwynn Park High School to honor winners of the 4th Annual Congressional App Challenge. Of the top five app challenge winners, four are students in the IT Academy at Gwynn Park.

Andrew Jackson Academy Cheerleaders Perform at Wizards Game

Andrew Jackson Academy cheerleaders performed during halftime at the “Spirit Extravaganza” with cheer and dance teams from the mid-atlantic area at the Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic basketball game.

Ridgecrest Elementary School Students Show Support for Puerto Rico

The Student Government Association at Ridgecrest Elementary School collected hearts for Puerto Rico. Students wanted to show love, friendship and support for those impacted by the hurricane last fall.

Maya Angelou French Immersion Celebrates Diversity

Maya Angelou French Immersion celebrated diversity by recognizing individual differences and learning about different cultures. Students also wore traditional garments of French speaking countries.

Montpelier Elementary School Boasts New Arts Partners

Montpelier Elementary School students use dance to learn the science of a caterpillar's life cycle.Montpelier, one of 73 arts integration schools, is benefitting from new partnerships with the the Kennedy Center and the Crayola Foundation.

Potomac High School Students Sing Holiday Carols at Annual Sing-A-Long

Potomac High School students participated in Wolf Trap’s Annual Holiday Sing-A-Long.After more than seven years without a school choir, Potomac High School re-established their choral program and shared the stage with the United States Marine Band and local choir and vocal groups from the metropolitan Washington area.

Redskins Celebrate Reading at Kingsford Elementary

Kingsford Elementary School students received a fun visit from Washington Redskins players and the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation for their outstanding participation in the Redskins Read program.

Ridgecrest Elementary School Students Learn About Weather

Brian van de Graaff, Meteorologist with ABC7, visited fourth grade students at Ridgecrest Elementary School as part of their Lunchbox Weather Program. Students learned about storms, climate and how the weather affects people.

Bond Mill Elementary School Students Explore All Things Weather

Amelia Draper, Meteorologist with StormTeam 4, visited fifth grade students at Bond Mill Elementary School and taught a lesson on weather. Students learned about storms, climate and how the weather affects people.

PGCPS Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

On October 13, PGCPS students and staff wore pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Accokeek Academy Celebrates Unity Day

Students and staff at Accokeek Academy celebrated Unity Day by wearing orange and signing a pledge to end bullying.

Ridgecrest Elementary Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Ridgecrest Elementary School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by showcasing their artwork in a parade.

Pencil Box Project Giveaway at North Forestville Elementary

North Forestville Elementary School was the 2017 recipient of the Prince George's County Department of Correction Pencil Box Project School Supply Giveaway. This is the 22nd year that the County Corrections Department has provided supplies through their Pencil Box Project to elementary school students. Funds are raised throughout the year by County Corrections Department Staff as well as donations contributed by various contributors to buy school supplies for students attending Prince George's County Elementary Schools located in Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative (TNI) Areas. TNI is an effort by the County Executive, Rushern Baker, to focus on uplifting neighborhoods in the county that face significant economic, health, public safety and educational challenges.

PGCPS Cheerleaders Cheer for a Cause

Bowie High School (BHS) and Eleanor Roosevelt High School cheerleaders volunteered at the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NACC) Walk to support a former BHS student and cheerleader. The cheerleaders excitedly cheered on participants and survivors.

National Guide Right Service Program 'Adopts' 3 PGCPS Schools

Forest Heights, Cora Rice and Judge Sylvania Woods elementary schools will receive support throughout the 2017-2018 school year through Guide Right, a national service initiative focused on the educational and occupational guidance of youth. Sponsored by the College Park/ Sandy Spring alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, the program launched on September 8 at Forest Heights Elementary School.

Capitol Heights Elementary School Students Explore Spanish Over the Summer

The Spanish Immersion Summer Camp Program reinforced Spanish skills through hands-on activities, dance, music and drama.

Eleanor Roosevelt High School Students Participate in Hands-on STEM Activities Over the Summer

This summer, students at Eleanor Roosevelt High School participated in STEM infusion workshops including aviation through quadcopters, math & English enrichment, electricity, programming, design, 3D printing, college prep, and team sports.STEM infusion is a program that merges elements of engineering, science, art, math, and English into fun activities. The purpose is to get students excited about STEM through competition.

PGCPS Students Explore Chinese

PGCPS students participated in the American Chinese Academy STARTALK Summer Program at University Park Elementary School. The program provided students with the opportunity to learn another language and culture. Students took a virtual tour of Beijing, China and explored the idea of eco-living in a big city. The program is offered during the regular school year as an after school program to continue to foster the love for the Chinese language.

Rising Juniors and Seniors Engage in College Exploratory Activities

Over the summer, PGCPS rising juniors and seniors are participating in a college preparation boot camp sponsored by the Department of College and Career Readiness and Innovative Programs. Students are learning how to complete a sample college application, write a college entrance and scholarship essay, learn about SAT and ACT preparation, and identify sources to pay for college.

Eleanor Roosevelt High School Step Teams Win National Titles

Congratulations to “Dem’ Raider Boyz” and the “Lady Raiders” Step Squads from Eleanor Roosevelt High School for winning two National Titles at the Youth Step USA’s National Step Championship Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dem’ Raider Boyz Step Squad brought Shakespeare to life on stage with their winning routine. The team received a near perfect score from the judges. The Lady Raider Step Squad won first place and grand prize in the girls division. Both teams walked away with a total of $8,000 in prizes.

Eleanor Roosevelt High School Students Place Fifth in Envirothon Competition

Congratulations to Eleanor Roosevelt High School students who recently participated in the Maryland State Envirothon Competition at Camp Pecometh in Centreville. Students were tested in aquatics, forestry, soil/water conservation techniques, soils, and wildlife. Eleanor Roosevelt students placed fifth in the competition and each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Prince George's County Soil Conservation District.

Eisenhower Middle School Students Get a Smooth Ride Into Summer

Approximately 160 Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School seventh-graders with perfect attendance received new bicycles and helmets from Tischer Acura.

2017 Recycling Innovator Award

Scotchtown Hills Elementary School received the 2017 Recycling Innovator Award for their innovative breakfast recycling program. As a result, the school uses fewer trash bags and fewer containers for custodial staff to empty and collect in the mornings.

2nd Annual Boss Lady Conference at Oxon Hill Middle School

Oxon Hill Middle School hosted its 2nd Annual Boss Lady Conference. Students had to opportunity to create vision boards and listen to encouraging words from special guests.

The Butterfly Event at Capital Heights ES

Capital Heights Elementary School Visual Arts Department hosted, “The Butterfly Event” where students shared what they knew about butterflies and made butterfly hats with their parents. The event also included a parade and an ice cream social.

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