ENGAGE PGCPS: What Should We Build Next? (10/13/26)

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What Should We Build Next?

Take note of two opportunities for you to help shape the future of our schools:

1. Weigh In on Immediate Needs

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Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) is planning major investments to create safe, modern learning spaces for our school communities. The FY 2028-2033 CIP updates will guid priorities for new schools, modernizations, and facility upgrades.

Join the Board of Education’s public hearing on the FY 2028–2033 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. Share your input on facility repairs, new schools, modernizations and overcrowding relief.

Join the CIP hearing | Sign up for public comment

2. Help Plan the Future

Join an Educational Facilities Master Plan (EFMP) Listening Tour forum near you, beginning Oct. 19, with sessions in all nine Board of Education districts. Share your perspective on long-term facility needs and priorities.

EFMP Listening Tour Dates and Locations

District 5 — Monday, October 19
Bowie High School | Bowie

District 4 — Wednesday, October 21
Bladensburg High School | Bladensburg

District 3 — Monday, October 26
Northwestern High School | Hyattsville

District 9 — Thursday, November 5
Gwynn Park High School | Brandywine

District 1 — Thursday, November 12
Laurel High School | Laurel

District 8 — Wednesday, November 18
Crossland High School | Temple Hills

District 2 — Thursday, December 3
Eleanor Roosevelt High School | Greenbelt

District 7 — Tuesday, December 8
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School | Upper Marlboro

District 6 — Wednesday, December 9
Central High School | Capitol Heights

Registration is required.

Full list of Listening Tour Sessions

Focused on Student Achievement. Commited to Families.

In a message this week, Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph outlines four commitments for PGCPS: improving reading and mathematics, strengthening transportation and delivering responsive customer service.