ENGAGE PGCPS: Budget Update & New Ombudsman Office (03/02/26)
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New: Ombudsman Office
The new Office of the Ombudsman will serve as a neutral resource for conflict resolution, with a dedicated staff member focused on Special Education issues. Families should understand the steps for resolution that must happen before engaging the Ombudsman.
FY27 Budget Update
The Prince George’s County Board of Education approved a $3 billion FY27 budget request for the period July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027, focused on stabilizing the workforce and accelerating student outcomes amid the largest single-year reduction in district history.
Learn More about The FY27 Budget Update
View Climate & Culture Survey Results
In celebration of CTE Month, we invite families to learn more about our CTE programs by visiting our YouTube channel and watching videos about highlighted programs!
Latest News on the School Calendar Update: Make-Up Days
PGCPS has added June 18 to this year’s make-up days to meet state instructional requirements; learn more and view the full updated calendar here.
Learn More about this year's Make-Up Days
Navigating Our Website in Your Preferred Language
Check out our multilingual videos designed to help you navigate the PGCPS website in your preferred language!
- English: PGCPS Website Translation
- Spanish: Traducción del sitio web de PGCPS
- French: Traduction du site de PGCPS
ParentVUE also has a new translation feature!
TAG Center Lottery Deadline Extended
The Talented and Gifted (TAG) Center Specialty Program lottery deadline has been extended to March 20. Families interested in full-day TAG placement for 2025–26 are encouraged to apply. Note: Only students meeting PGCPS TAG identification criteria and coded in Synergy are eligible.
Apply for the TAG Center Specialty Program Lottery