Mission Statement

Our mission at Suitland High School is to prepare students to be successful in high school through the promotion of literacy and positive citizenship skills.  We will accomplish our goals by providing students with the knowledge base and problem-solving skills necessary to successfully meet the Maryland State Department of Education graduation requirements.  Students will be informed and oriented towards the possible collegiate, technical and vocational opportunities that will be available to them upon exiting high school.  These initiatives will be provided to students in a safe, non-threatening, and trusting environment.  We will actively address academic concerns and routinely implement tailored instructional strategies that will meet the individual learning needs of each student, while infusing technology to maximize their learning experience.  Our priority will be to ensure that all participating students receive a quality education in a safe environment that promotes mutual respect through collaborative efforts supported by parents, students, staff, and the community.  We will have accomplished our goals when students are committed to success and when they display the positive character attributes that will enable them to realize their true potential.
 

History   The dedication of Suitland Junior-Senior high school took place Thursday, November 15, 1951.  Mr. John W. McNamara, President of the Suitland Jr.-Sr. high P.T.A., acted as master of ceremonies.  William S. Schmidt, county Superintendent of Schools presented the building to the faculty and students of Suitland upon the recommendation of Thomas S. Gwynn, assistant county Superintendent of Schools.  Mr. Thomas V. Warthen, Principal, accepted the school on behalf of the faculty, Bill Mathews for the senior high and Hanna Lee Freed for the junior high.  After the school had been presented and accepted, Dr. Thomas G. Pullen, Maryland state superintendent of schools, dedicated the school to the high ideal of freedom of education.   School Colors - Scarlett and White School Mascot - The Ram Alma Mater - Dear Old Suitland High School {composed by Billy Pirrone '53 and Ronnie Crown '54} Dear old Suitland High School We are proud of you To our Alma Mater And our colors too To the sons of Suitland Brave and loyal too To you Suitland High School We’ll be ever true. In our hearts we’ll always be Ever true to thee Here’s to Suitland High School Glorious to see As the years go passing by Their fame will never die To you Suitland High School Dear old Suitland High