ENGAGE PGCPS: This Week: FY28 Budget Conversation (11/10/26)
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School Make Unprecedented Progress on Maryland Report Card
Dollars & Decisions
Join us for a Live Podcast
The Facts Behind the FY28 Budget Community Conversation
Dr. Shawn Joseph, Superintendent | Dr. Phelton C. Moss, District 7 | Shavonne Smith, Chief Financial Officer | Aimee Olivio, MBA, District 4
Join district leaders on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 5 p.m. for a live, podcast-style conversation about the district’s financial outlook, budget priorities and decisions ahead. Watch live on the PGCPS YouTube channel!
Click Here for the FY28 Budget Portal
Seasonal Health Reminder
PGCPS is partnering with the Prince George’s County Health Department to help families recognize illness symptoms early, practice preventive measures and take steps to reduce the spread of illness as we see an increase in illnesses across our schools.
Read More about How to Keep Our Communities Healthy
Specialty Program Lottery Application Window Is Now Open!
The lottery application window is open for Charter Schools, kindergarten through Grade 5 specialty programs, and the Talented & Gifted (TAG) program.
Learn More about Specialty Programs Lottery Application
Get Involved: BOE Parent and Community Advisory Council (PCAC)
The Prince George’s County Board of Education is accepting applications now through November 20 for the following vacancies on the Parent and Community Advisory Council (PCAC):
- District 9 Parent/Guardian Representative
- Entity Representative 2: Civic/Community
- Member Entity Representative 4: Faith-Based Member
The PCAC advises the Board and the Superintendent by providing community perspectives, recommendations, and feedback on educational policies, programs, and issues affecting students, families, and the broader community.
'Anything But College Fair'
Anything But College Fair
Thursday, November 12 | 6-8 p.m.
Northwestern High School | 7000 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD
Meet Employers, Explore Careers, Learn About Training Programs, Make Real Connections
Join us for the upcoming Anything But College Fair! Explore diverse post-high school paths
- including trades, military, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurship -
while making real connections with employers and training programs.
The Anything But College Fair on Nov. 12 will connect students and young adults with postsecondary career opportunities in skilled trades, military service, vocational training, apprenticeships and entrepreneurship through networking with prospective employers and local industry leaders.
Click Here to Register for the Anything But College Fair
EFMP Listening Tour: Help Plan the Future of Our Schools
PGCPS is developing a new Educational Facilities Master Plan (EFMP), a 10-year roadmap that will help guide decisions about our school buildings and other facilities. The plan will consider enrollment and population trends, building conditions and the changing needs of our students and communities to help establish a long-term vision for PGCPS facilities, helping the district make strategic decisions about where and how to prioritize resources over time.
Join us for a Community-Wide EFMP Listening Tour, with a session in each of the district’s nine Board of Education districts. Registration is required.
Upcoming:
- District 1 EFMP Listening Tour
- District 8 EFMP Listening Tour
- Wednesday, Nov. 18 • 6:00 PM @ Crossland High School
View Full EFMP Listening Tour Schedule
SAVE THE DATE! Math Family Night: Understanding the State of Maryland's New Math Policy
December 2 | 6-7 p.m.
Session Link to Come!
Join PGCPS for an engaging and informative virtual Math Family Night dedicated to introducing Maryland’s new Numeracy Development Framework (NDF). Discover how MSDE’s updated math standards and policies support the belief that *every* child is a "math kid..
What Parents & Caregivers Will Learn
- Understand the Why: Explore the four math priorities and the key shifts.
- Learn How Teaching Will Change: Review how the policy impacts your child's classroom experience.
- Progress Sharing: Become familiar with the information that will be shared to help you understand and support your child.
Click Here to Register for the Math Family Night
Dollars & Decisions Newsletter
Upcoming Events
November 11 – Parent-Teacher Conferences: Schools Closed for Students
November 12 – District 1 EFMP Listening Session
November 12 – Anything But College Fair
November 18 – District 8 EFMP Listening Session