Glenn Dale Elementary

6700 Glenn Dale Road

Glenn Dale, MD 20769

301-805-2750

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Featured Spotlight

November 17 is Fall Festival 3:30pm-5:30pm

Glenn Dale's Fall Festival will be November 17 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Willy Woo Woo will will bring pumpkins for all the kids, hay, scarecrows, games, petting farm and more. Come join us.

Thanksgiving Break- No School Nov 26-28.

Thanksgiving break is November 26-28. There is no school during these days. We give thanks for every one of you! Enjoy your time with family and take time to relax.

November Events

Please see the flyer for events that are happening in November.

November Happenings English/Spanish

Important Information

Brainfuse Tutoring Now Available

PGCPS has partnered with Brainfuse to offer students free, on-demand online tutoring in a variety of subjects. Students can connect with live tutors, get homework help, and access study tools anytime, anywhere. This new resource is part of our ongoing commitment to support student learning and academic success.

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Uniform Policy

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Parent Resources

Important resources for parents

Visiting the School

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Registration

Welcome

Welcome to the Glenn Dale Elementary School, Home of the Gators.

Food and Nutrition Services

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Technology

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Calendar of Events

November 18

Tue

18

Nov 2025

Intermediate TAG

GDES Cafeteria

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8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

November 19

Wed

19

Nov 2025

Young Author's Writing Club

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All Day

November 19 - 20

Wed - Thu

19 - 20

Nov 2025

Mobile Dentist

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All Day

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Helpful Links

Volunteer

PGCPS Safe: Stop Bullying

Hazel Health Care for Students

Adopt a School Program

SchooLinks Information (Transcripts, Scholarships and College/Career Planning)

Student Device Use in PGCPS

Pay a Technology Device Fee on MySchoolBucks

Resources

Available Programs at Glenn Dale ES

Title I | Parent Right to Know Letter | Parent and Family Engagement District Policy

School Information

6700 Glenn Dale Road

Glenn Dale, MD 20769

Phone 301-805-2750

Fax 301-805-2753

Principal Heather Porterfield
hea.porterfield@pgcps.org

Hours 7:30 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.

Grades K-5

Uniform Mandatory

School Colors Green and Blue

Mascot Gator

School Support

How to address questions and concerns Area 1 Website Area Resolution Services (ARS)

Instructional Director LaTonya Williams, Ed.D.
301-952-6583

School Board District: 4

Pupil Personnel Worker

Dr. Suzanne Windsor
suzann.windsor@pgcps.org

Enrollment, Transportation, and Related Services

How to Enroll - Elementary School

Bus Routes Questions about Transportation? Call 301-952-6570 Learn more about child care