Letters from Principal Adams

August 10, 2026

Dear Accokeek Academy Parents, Guardians and Students:

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! We are excited to begin another year of learning, growth, and achievement with our students and families. At Accokeek Academy, we believe that strong partnerships between home and school are essential to student success, and we look forward to working alongside you to create meaningful experiences that support every child academically, socially, and emotionally.

This year, we remain committed to creating a student-centered learning environment that supports the whole child and empowers every scholar to take ownership of their learning. We will use data to strengthen academic achievement, instruction, attendance, behavior, and overall student success while continuing to prioritize a positive school culture and social-emotional growth. We value our partnership with families and encourage your continued involvement as we work together to help every student thrive.

We encourage each of you to visit our website twice each week. We will keep you informed of all activities and upcoming dates via our school website and the individual grade level sites. We are a school wide Class DoJo school. We use Class DoJo for communicating school stories, class updates, teacher messages, and other important information. Please sign up to receive all messages on Class DoJo at this LINK or accept the invitation soon to come from your child’s teachers.. Additionally, we ask that you complete the link found on the site entitled, Family Information Form. This information is crucial for the safety of all students while in our care. Prince George’s County Schools will continue with Synergy as our student information system. Synergy provides a ParentVUE and a StudentVUE, where parents, guardians, and students can view the information via computer or mobile device. Please see how to set up your ParentVUE account. ParentVUE is also where you may register your student, see grades, class schedule, etc.

As you know, we are a one-to-one Chromebook School. Kindergarten through 3rd grade students will have their Chromebook housed in their classroom and remain there throughout the school year. All other grade levels will receive a Chromebook which is the student’s and parent’s financial responsibility and stewardship to keep the chromebook clean, handled properly and safely. When students are unable to properly care for their device, the Student Device Agreement identifies fees incurred for lost or damaged devices and peripherals along with the importance of student care usage. A payment plan may be offered by the school administration. A loaner device to use in school may be offered while payment is being collected. While we provide the electronic device for your scholar, we also have a List of School Supplies by grade level that you are asked to provide. PGCPS recommends clear backpacks for students. However, it is not mandatory at this time.

Having a safe and orderly environment is our number one goal. Each child has a civil right to the best education possible. We achieve this by having all scholars meet behavioral expectations of mutual respect of person and property. Prince George’s County has updated the Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and has created a Code of Conduct for Families, Volunteers and Visitors. Please review each to ensure that we have a great and productive learning environment for all and at all times. It is important to review the Cell Phone Policy with your student. Please note that iPads, tablets, Smart watches and Smart glasses are not allowed in school. Also students are to turn off their cell phones before entering the building. Students may turn on their cell phones after dismissal. All cell phones are off during the school day. If there is a need to call home, they are to come to the main office and use the designated school phones which are available throughout the school day..

Our school hours for all students are from 9:30 am until 4:15 pm. Students are not supervised on site until 9:00am. Please do not drop your student off before 9:00 am any morning unless attending activities requiring your written permission and when you do arrive early, please remain in your vehicle for the safety of your child. Early dismissals are discouraged but we understand that it may be necessary on an infrequent basis. Those having daily early dismissals are subject to failing their last class of the day. No early dismissals will occur after 2:30 pm to allow for staff to prepare for dismissal of all of our students.

As you plan ahead, our Uniform Policy is found on our school website. There will be strict adherence to the uniform policy. The 2026-2027 Accokeek Academy Hoodies are also on sale for $35 each. Be sure to select the correct color and size as there are no refunds. The sale ends on Thursday, August 13th. Expected delivery is the week of August 31st. Please keep in mind that all hoodies/sweatshirts must be a solid color and match the student’s grade level uniform color to be worn during the school day.

School Breakfasts & Lunches will have the following prices: Breakfast for all students is $1.60; Lunch for elementary students (Grades K - 5) is $2.75; Lunch for middle school students (Grades 6 - 8) is $3.00. We encourage all parents to apply for Free and Reduced Lunches. All families that approved last school year, must reapply this school year. School meals are not free unless the application is approved. To make breakfast and lunch payments, please visit the Food and Nutrition Website for instructions. It is important to make note:

Elementary K-5 select Accokeek Academy II
Middle School grades 6, 7, and 8th Select Accokeek Academy I

Additionally, please consider that bringing in fast food lunches for students creates disruption in the cafeteria and is discouraged.

You are asked to join our PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) and suggest your ideas. Please become a member on the PTSA website. Parents, students, staff and community members are encouraged to join. You may also consider volunteering at the school or your child’s classroom or attending field trips. The Volunteer Link will provide the necessary steps.

All students at certain grade levels have required immunizations found here Maryland State Mandatory Immunizations. Additionally, the current Immunization Certificate for your child must be on file. This school year Maryland is requiring ALL immunizations before your child may attend school. Free Immunization in Prince George County

We kindly ask for your patience during the first weeks of school as buses may run late. Transportation Information can be found on their website. Please update phone numbers, emails and emergency contact info in ParentVUE. Transportation questions and concerns can be submitted online.

Students are encouraged to be on time everyday. Students should arrive between 9:00 am and 9:25 am in order to be in class ready to begin instruction at 9:35 am. On-time attendance and staying for the completion of the school day is critical to student academic success. Student schedules will be available in Synergy StudentVUE. While we all wish to celebrate the first day, please keep in mind the amount of traffic we experience at Accokeek Academy. We encourage you to think about ways you can celebrate the first day with your child. Bringing them to school on the first day can be overwhelming with the amount of traffic. If your child is absent, please remember to complete the Absent Note Form that is accessible from the Accokeek Academy website within three days of the absence.

Important Dates:

Thursday August 20th at 6:00pm - Accokeek Academy’s Back to School Fair - please join us as we celebrate the new school year! Meet your child’s teachers, visit with community partners, school supplies, food and more.
Monday August 24th - 9:30am - 12:30pm Kindergarten and New Student Orientation In-Person for all incoming 6th graders, our new elementary and middle school students to Accokeek. Bus transportation will be provided. Kindergarteners are to come with their families. This is an Early Dismissal Schedule for the day (Except Kindergarten). Breakfast and lunch will be provided at no charge.

Tuesday August 25th is the First Day of School for ALL STUDENTS!

Our Back to School Nights are scheduled for in-person from 6:30pm - 8:15pm on the following nights:

Wednesday September 9th - Grades K - 4
Thursday September 10th - Grades 5 - 8

All parents and students are encouraged to attend and meet their teachers to learn the expectations of their schedules and course work. Please keep in mind that parent involvement in your child’s education is a significant factor in their success. We encourage you to have your child practicing their Math facts and reading at least 20 minutes each day to be ready to learn upon their return to school.

If your child is a car rider, please follow the following procedures. During morning arrival, have your child ready to exit the vehicle promptly in order to keep the line running smoothly. If you arrive before 9:00 am, keep your child in the vehicle until 9:00 am. During dismissal, staff will communicate with you and call for your child to be sent out. Car riders dismissal will begin at 4:00 pm for grades K-4 and 4:05 pm for grades 5-8. All car riders should be picked up no later than 4:15 pm. Please remain in your vehicle and follow the directions of the signage and staff during arrival and dismissal. Students in grades K-4 will be dismissed from the lower campus cafeteria via the lot accessible from the Berry Road entrance. Students in grades 5-8 will be dismissed from the upper campus cafeteria via the lot accessible from the Livingston Road entrance. If you have children in the upper and lower campuses, they will be dismissed from the lower campus. Do not drive in the bus lot.

Wishing our Accokeek Academy community the best school year ever, as we emphasize our values of respect, effort, efficacy and excellence while ensuring that we motivate our scholars in every way possible and recognize Excellence for Every Learner…THE ACCOKEEK WAY!

Educationally yours,

The Accokeek Academy Admin Team

Dr. Adams, Principal
Dr. Bell, Assistant Principal for Grades K-2
Dr. Cushman, Assistant Principal for Grades 3-4
Mr. Moore, Assistant Principal for Grades 5-6
Mr. McCants, Assistant Principal for Grade 7
Mr. King, Assistant Principal for Grade 8