ENGAGE PGCPS: More Care. More Support. Right at School! (09/08/26)
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More Care. More Support. Right at School!
School-Based Wellness Centers
Through a partnership with Children’s National Hospital, seven PGCPS School-Based Health Centers now offer healthcare to all PGCPS students, making it easier for your family to get the care your child needs, without an extra trip to the doctor. Learn more!
Free Immunizations for School
Maryland State law mandates that all children have the immunizations they need for school. Find out where you can get them by the September 14 deadline!
Hazel Health Care
Hazel Health provides access to quality healthcare services for all students, at no cost to families. Learn more and sign up!
Student Support Network (SSN)
The Student Support Network (SSN) connects high school students and families with school professionals who are ready to help when challenges arise with academics, attendance, behavior, health, or personal concerns. Learn more!
PGCPS Teacher of the Year Named State Finalist
Clara Allsup, PGCPS’ 2026 Teacher of the Year, is now one of seven finalists for 2027 Maryland Teacher of the Year. An English teacher at International High School at Langley Park, Clara has built her work around a simple but powerful idea: every student deserves to know that they belong, and that their future is theirs to shape.
Read More About the 2027 Maryland Teacher of the Year Competition
Answers to Top Transportation Question
Nearly 20,000 families and community members joined district leaders for a town hall on Wednesday, September 2 to learn about the work underway to stabilize routes, improve communication and deliver more reliable service.
View the answers to the questions families are asking most!
Healthy Students: Strong Learners
28 PGCPS schools were named among America’s Healthiest Schools by Alliance for a Healthier Generation — more than double last year’s 13 honorees, and accounting for 75% of all Maryland schools recognized!
Read More About the PGCPS Schools Named Among the Healthiest
Get Involved: School Construction & Renovation Projects
Blueprint Schools Q3 Steering Committee Meeting – September 8
Get an overview of the latest Blueprint Schools new school construction projects.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Public Hearing – TO BE RESCHEDULED
The Sept. 9 CIP Public Hearing has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. Check out the Capital Programs webpage for the latest information on new school construction and renovations.
Dollars & Decisions Newsletter
Upcoming Events
September 8 – Blueprint Schools Q3 Steering Committee Meeting
September 8 – BOE Disability Issues Advisory Board Meeting
September 10 – BOE Academic Achievement Committee Meeting
September 10 – Family Institute: ParentVUE Support for Parents and Guardians