PG County High School Principal Passes Away Suddenly

RIVERDALE PARK, MD — The principal of a school in Prince George's County passed away over the weekend, according to Prince George's County Public Schools.

Tanya Washington had spent 19 years with PGCPS, and most recently served at Parkdale High School in Riverdale Park.

In a statement circulated to multiple media outlets, PGCPS CEO Keivn Maxwell said that he was "shocked and saddened" by Washington's passing.

"Ms. Washington was dedicated to Parkdale students and staff. In her 19 years with Prince George’s County Public Schools, she gave countless hours and immeasurable energy towards a vision of excellence for all students," the statement reads. "Ms. Washington was an outstanding administrator, caring colleague and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

"Ms. Washington joined Prince George’s County Public Schools in 1997 as a teacher at William Wirt Middle School," it continues. "She later taught science at Charles H. Flowers High School. She served as assistant principal at Oxon Hill Middle School and Largo High School before moving to Parkdale High School as principal in 2013."

School psychologists and counselors will be on hand this week at Parkdale to provide support for students and staff who need it.

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