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Two PGCPS High Schools Awarded Nearly $100K in Science Grant Funds

Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) Northwestern and Potomac high schools have been awarded nearly $100,000 in the inaugural Exelon Green Lab Grant to support initiatives in STEM and environmental sustainability.

The Northwestern High School Eco-Club received a $50,000 grant to replace their greenhouse climate control system, create a horticultural education space, help students develop social and emotional skills, support an after-school leadership program and provide natural areas for students and staff to relax and socialize. The Potomac High School Green Team also received nearly $50,000 to implement Food that Fuels, a program that will use the school’s greenhouse as a community garden to improve access to healthy foods for students and residents.

“I am elated that these grants connect our science curriculum to real world green STEM applications, engage our community and are in sync with our County’s Climate Change Action Plan,” said Dr. Godfrey Rangasammy, K-12 Science Supervisor.

In partnership with The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, recipients of the Exelon Green Lab grant are provided with funding to create or modernize new or existing spaces with interactive activities grounded in science, technology, math and/or engineering, among other disciplines.

Snow Day Photo Gallery!

Take a look at how our students, staff and families enjoyed the first snowfall of 2022!

PGCPS Snow Days 2022

Masterclass with Filmmaker David Talbert

PGCPS alum and award-winning filmmaker David E. Talbert, recently inducted into the PGCPS Alumni Hall of Fame, hosted a recording session and masterclass with high school media arts students. Participants learned hands-on lessons while operating cameras, troubleshooting audio and recording b-roll from behind the scenes. Talbert also shared words of wisdom with students and staff. 

Let's Knock Attendance Out of the Park!

Regular school attendance ensures students' access to a high-quality education and has a major impact on their success from kindergarten through high school.

To encourage all students to attend instruction (virtual or in-person) daily and on time and to improve chronic absenteeism rates, PGCPS has teamed up with Texas Roadhouse for a systemwide competition, Let’s Knock Attendance Out of the Park. Schools with the most improved and/or lowest chronic absenteeism rate will be recognized at the end of each quarter with a congratulatory banner to display and discounted coupons at Texas Roadhouse!

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PGCPS In The News

• Backpacks Filled With School Supplies To Be Given Away At August Event - Patch, August 2, 2022
• Two Marylanders are helping White House focus on lifting up historically Black colleges and universities - Maryland Matters, July 29, 2022
• Suitland HS in Prince George’s Co. getting full face-lift to replace aging campus - WTOP, June 30, 2022
• Kevin Durant and His Mom Wanda Celebrate Inaugural Class Of College Track Of The Kevin Durant Foundation - The Source Magazine, June 30, 2022
• New Suitland High School Will Emphasize Security - NBC 4, June 30, 2022
• Greenbelt Elementary School Creates Innovative Bioretention Garden - Patch, June 29, 2022
• Maryland State Department of Education will give more than $169M to school systems to address pandemic-related issues - Baltimore Sun, June 29, 2022
• '22 Christa McAuliffe Outstanding Teacher Award Goes To DuVal Educator - Patch, June 28, 2022
• Students excel at National History Day - The Enquirer-Gazette, June 27, 2022
• Free Meals For Kids Weekdays Through Aug. 12 In Prince George's County - Patch, June 27, 2022
• Youth explore the Arts in Prince George’s County - AFRO, June 26, 2022
• Principal Reginald McNeill Now Retiring after 25 Years - Greenbelt News Review, June 16, 2022
• 'Creative, resourceful, effective': Maryland educator receives outstanding teacher award - WJLA 7, June 14, 2022
• Prince George's County Schools' Graduation Photos - The Sentinel Newspapers, June 14, 2022
• ‘Didn’t Expect This Much Attention’: Maryland Twins Graduate as High School Valedictorian and Salutatorian - Atlanta Black Star, June 11, 2022
• Youngest Glider Pilot In America Hails From Prince George's County - Patch, June 10, 2022
• AFDW honors local high school student, motivates young leaders - Air Force, June 10, 2022
• ‘In Shock': Air Force Honors Prince George's Teen, Invites Him on Flight - NBC 4, June 7, 2022