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Friday, October 30, 2026, is an Early-Dismissal Day for Students and Quarter 1 Grading & Reporting Half-Day for Teachers

Friday, October 30, 2026, is an Early-Dismissal Day for Students and Quarter 1 Grading & Reporting Half-Day for Teachers

Friday, October 30, 2026, is an Early-Dismissal Day for Students and Quarter 1 Grading & Reporting Half-Day for Teachers

Friday, October 30, 2026, is an Early-Dismissal Day for Students and Quarter 1 Grading & Reporting Half-Day for Teachers

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James McHenry Elementary

8909 McHenry Lane

Lanham, MD 20706

301-918-8760

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Calendar of Events

October 30

Fri

30

Oct 2026

Grading and Reporting Day for Teachers – Early Dismissal for Students, Half-Day for Teachers

All Schools and Centers

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October 30

Fri

30

Oct 2026

End of First Quarter (45 days)

All Schools and Centers

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All Day

November 3

Tue

3

Nov 2026

Election Day - Schools and Offices Closed

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All Day

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Helpful Links

PGCPS Safe: Stop Bullying

School Based Health Centers Now Available

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 James McHenry

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

School Information

8909 McHenry Lane

Lanham, MD 20706

Phone 301-918-8760

Principal Thomas Rivers
thomas.rivers@pgcps.org

Hours 7:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Grades PreK-5

Uniform Mandatory

School Colors Burgundy and Navy Blue

Mascot Cougar

School Support

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

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

School Board District: 4

Parent Engagement Assistant

Jessica Myers-Williams | Bilingual (Spanish)

Pupil Personnel Worker

Ms. Gina Jenkins
gina2.williams@pgcps.org

Enrollment, Transportation, and Related Services

Elementary School enrollment information

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