County DPW&T’s Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive will be accepting school supplies for students Monday through Friday from 10AM – 2PM now through Monday, August 16, at 9400 Peppercorn Place in Largo. Please spread the word.
At tomorrow’s meeting, the Council will receive a presentation about the Lakeland STARs (Students Taking Active Responsibility) program. The Lakeland STARS is an after-school program providing individualized tutoring/mentoring services for approximately 60 Paint Branch Elementary School students by the University of Maryland/College Park Scholars and the City’s Youth and Family Services. The City performs administrative […]
If you aren’t aware of the current situation with Cherokee Lane Elementary. There is a current proposal to relocate staff and children in the Fall of 2021 to Middleton Valley Elementary(4815 Dalton Street, Camp Springs, MD). The approximate communication would be one hour each way. This move helps facilitate the construction work for the new […]
Prince George’s County Public Schools will begin hybrid learning in April, with families able to opt-in or out. Families can choose to split students’ time between in-person classes two days a week and remote learning or stay all-virtual. For more information, visit https://www.pgcps.org/reopen/. To give you updates from PGCPS on the 2020-2021 school year, virtual […]
Last week, Chief Executive Officer Dr. Monica Goldson announced plans to reopen Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) for in-person hybrid teaching and learning starting in April while giving families the opportunity to continue distance learning through the end of the school year. Dr. Goldson emphasized the importance of striking a balance between safety, academics and […]
The City of College Park’s Educational Advisory Committee invites you to join us for a Town Hall with Joshua Thomas, District 2 Board of Education representative on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The focus of this virtual meeting is to have a dialogue about virtual learning, share collective experiences and address concerns about […]
This winter, Prince George’s County Memorial Library System is teaming up with the Washington Wizards! We invite you to join the fun by participating in challenges for a chance to win prizes, and to explore the book, film, TV, and other resources that we have compiled for you and your family to enjoy. Preregistration is […]
Please mark your calendar, On Wednesday, January 13th at 7:30 p.m., please join for a virtual Q&A with Prince George’s County District 2 Board of Education representative Joshua Thomas. The discussion will include plans for the upcoming school year. To join, please visit the link: https://zoom.us/j/97952972640 or dial-in at 301-715-8592. Sponsored by the City‘s Education Advisory Committee.
The Hollywood PTA is holding its first virtual fundraiser! Below are the details. The group is collecting money through Venmo. With Venmo, (www.venmo.com), you can search for “Hollywood-ES PTA” and please select “@Jonathan-White-284” Please spread the word to families and friends. Any Hollywood Elementary School friends can purchase tickets!
The Education Advisory Committee (EAC) would like to announce an essay contest, open to all students who are residents of the City of College Park in Kindergarten through 12th grade, who attend schools receiving public education grant assistance from the City, to honor the memory of Doris Ellis. The essay question is: “How have you […]
The City and the Education Advisory Committee invite you to join us for a “Town Hall with Joshua Thomas, our Board of Education representative on Monday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. The focus of this virtual meeting is to have a dialogue about virtual learning and to share the pros and cons of our collective […]
City’s Educational Advisory Committee (EAC) is proposing a one-time essay contest to honor the memory of Doris Ellis. Ms. Ellis, a retired Physical Education teacher, who was serving on the EAC for the past 10 years until her death this April 21, 2020. The proposed essay question is: “How have you kept your mind and […]
Recently, CEO Dr. Monica Goldson announced her plan to safely and responsibly reopen Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) for the 2020-21 academic year. Following broad input from families, employees and community members, PGCPS will continue distance learning through January 2021. Prince George’s County has been the epicenter of the COVID-19 public health crisis in […]
Next Wednesday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. please join a virtual Q&A with Prince George’s County District 2 Board of Education representative Joshua Thomas. Discussion will include an assessment of the 2019/2020 school year along with plans for the upcoming school year. To join: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/97952972640 Or […]
On March 6, 2020, the House passed the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, HB 1300, by a vote of 96-41. The bill is based on the recommendations of the Kirwan Commission, which worked for three years to shape the proposal. The plan’s key policies include: expanding early childhood education for 3- and 4-year-olds, promoting college and […]
Dr. Fazlul Kabir is a five-term City Council Member of the City of College Park District 1.