August 7, 2026
Greetings Raider Family and Happy New School Year,
On behalf of the Eleanor Roosevelt High School Administration, Instructional and Support Staff, I would like to welcome you to school year 2026-2027; our theme for this school year is: “Forward Teaching and Learning…The Roosevelt Way”. “The Roosevelt Way”, our mantra, is grounded in the four tenants, Respect, Responsibility, Integrity and Kindness. I am excited about what the school year will bring and what we will accomplish together.
This year's theme, “Forward Teaching and Learning”, reflects our commitment to continuous growth, innovation, and excellence. Moving forward means honoring the strong traditions that have defined Eleanor Roosevelt High School and creating new opportunities that prepare every Raider for success in an ever-changing world. Collectively, we will continue to exemplify our vision: “Creating lifelong learners and innovative leaders who model respect, professionalism and empathy beyond the classroom.”
As always, our school-wide goals will echo and maintain alignment with the district’s strategic plan, PGCPS “Forward by Design: Acceleration 2029”. Our collaborative work will be rooted in our district priorities which are 1) Student Success 2) Staff and Leaders 3) Expanding Access to Programs 4) Family and Community Partnerships and 5) Organizational Culture.
Lastly, as we prepare and plan for the teaching and learning, we will also prepare and plan to celebrate 50 YEARS OF RAIDER EXCELLENCE. ERHS first opened its doors to students in September 1976. It was established as part of the expansion of Prince George's County Public Schools and was the first high school in the United States named in honor of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. As a proud alumna, I am looking forward to celebrating the rich history and achievements of Eleanor Roosevelt High School.
Let us get ready for an amazing year! The information on the following pages provides guidance and expectations for our Raiders and important upcoming dates so that we can have a successful start of the school year.
Stay safe and I am looking forward to seeing you soon,
Dr. Portia Barnes
Your Homegrown Principal
ERHS Class of ‘89
Frequently Asked Questions
DRESS CODE Eleanor Roosevelt High School abides by the PGCPS System Wide Dress code policy. Please be reminded of the following: Shirts and blouses should be continuous from neckline to waist. The entire midsection should not show. No tank tops and muscle shirts.Skirts, dresses, shorts, and spandex skirts should be approximately six (6) inches below the buttocks, or no shorter than fingertip level.
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS The expectation is that students wear their school ID around their neck at all times. We appreciate you supporting this safety measure by ensuring students have their ID’s when they leave home for school. Forthcoming is information regarding ID distribution for new students and replacement IDs for returning students.
CHROMEBOOKS Incoming 9th Grade students (Class of 2030) will be distributed chromebooks; Information on the distribution schedule is forthcoming.Returning students who previously received a chromebook will continue with their same device. Students who are in need of a device or repairs, information regarding the process to be assigned a replacement device or receive attention for repairs will be shared.
CLEAR BACK PACKS (BOOKBAGS) It is mandatory that all high school students carry clear backpacks. This is a PGCPS district mandate for all secondary schools. This expectation will be enforced beginning the first week of school.
SYNERGY Synergy is the student information system for Prince George's County Public Schools. Families will use ParentVUE to access important information about their students. ParentVUE is the portal that allows parents and guardians to view information about their student, including classroom assignments and scores, attendance, grades, transcripts, graduation status and more. In ParentVUE, families can also update their phone numbers and emergency contact information and access the Online Registration (OLR) Application. The ParentVue Guide is here. Student schedules can be retrieved through the Synergy ParentVue feature.
NEW PARENT ORIENTATION - ALL GRADES (IN PERSON) There will be an orientation session on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. This meeting will consist of information pertaining to the instructional and academic program, School Counseling Center, student supports and expectations. Highlights will include expectations in regards to academics, extracurricular activities, behavior and safety.
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION - ALL NEW STUDENTS All students who are new to ERHS are invited to “The Roosevelt Way” New Student Orientation on Monday, August 24, 2026 by participating in our half day (3 hour early dismissal) orientation. Students will become familiar with the instructional and extracurricular programs as well as meet their new administration, teachers, Professional School Counselors and support staff. Orientation will be from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Students schedules can be retrieved in Synergy; students should print and bringtheir schedule. Students will be provided both breakfast and lunch.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL We will welcome all of our Raiders for the first day of school on August 25, 2026. The school day begins at 8:30 am and ends at 3:15 pm. Please make sure students are well rested to receive the welcome and instruction our awesome staff has been preparing for their learning. Students should bring their PGCPS issued chromebook, a clear backpack, pen/pencil and a notebook. During the first week of school, more specifics in regards to supplies will be shared by teachers.
BACK TO “THE ROOSEVELT WAY” NIGHT We would like to invite all of our parents and guardians to join us on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 beginning at 6:00 p.m. to meet the teachers, administrators, and staff members and learn about all things Raider Nation.
TRANSPORTATION To receive school bus transportation at the start of the 2026-27 school year, your child must have been fully registered for school by July 31, 2026. Our new school bus tracking app provides families with:Real-time bus locationEstimated arrival timesInstant alerts for delays, cancellations, and other transportation updatesGetting StartedMake sure you have an active ParentVUE account.Download the Chipmunk app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.Select Prince George's County Public Schools as your district.Sign in using the same email address associated with your ParentVUE account.Your student's transportation information will automatically sync once available.Completing your child's registration on time and downloading Chipmunk now will help ensure you're ready for a successful first day of school.
