Melwood Elementary

7100 Woodyard Road

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

301-599-2500

Parent/Scholar Handbook

School Calendar

Important Information

School Profiles

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Parent Resources

Events

About

Learn about our Mission & Vision, School Leadership, and IB at Melwood Elementary

Principal's Page

Read a welcome message from our principal

Student Resources

PGCPS Specialty Programs: Pathways to Possibilities

Our Specialty Programs offer a Pathway to Possibilities! Most programs are now accepting applications.

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Military Family Information

Calendar of Events

October 2

Fri

2

Oct 2026

Teacher Professional Development Half-Day - Early Dismissal for Students

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October 6

Tue

6

Oct 2026

1st Quarter Progress Reports Released ONLINE

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October 16

Fri

16

Oct 2026

Professional Development – Schools Closed for Students

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Helpful Links

PGCPS Safe: Stop Bullying

School Based Health Centers Now Available

Hazel Health Care for Students

Volunteer

Adopt a School Program

SchooLinks Information (Transcripts, Scholarships and College/Career Planning)

Student Device Use in PGCPS

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Resources

Available Programs at Melwood

Awards

Green School
Healthy School Award-Bronze

School Information

7100 Woodyard Road

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Phone 301-599-2500

Fax 301-599-2507

Principal Jewel Preston
jewel.preston@pgcps.org

Hours 7:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Grades K-5

Uniform Mandatory

School Colors Red and White

Mascot Mighty Hawk

School Support

How to address questions and concerns Area 1 Website Area Resolution Services (ARS)

Instructional Director Darryl Evans, Ed.D.
301-952-6583

School Board District: 9

Pupil Personnel Worker

Robbin Epps
robbin.epps@pgcps.org

Enrollment, Transportation, and Related Services

Elementary School enrollment information

Bus Routes Questions about Transportation? Call 301-952-6570 Learn more about child care