Prince George's Public Schools Make Weather Decision For Jan. 4

The area's first big snowfall has prompted Prince George's County Public Schools to make a decision about classes on Tuesday, Jan. 4.

Prince George's Public Schools Make Weather Decision For Jan. 3

A winter snowstorm prompted Prince George's County Public Schools to make a decision about classes on Monday, Jan. 3.

Virtual Learning Resumes For PGCPS Students Due To COVID Surge

All Prince George's County Public Schools students will switch to virtual learning effective Monday due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.

School Shooting Challenge On TikTok Prompts Police To Take Action

A TikTok challenge apparently encouraging school shootings Friday has led the Prince George's Police Department to monitor the situation.

3 Schools Close Due To COVID Case Increase In Prince George's

Benjamin Tasker Middle School, EXCEL Public Charter School and Kettering Middle School are moving to virtual learning due to COVID-19 cases.

2021 College Aid: How Bowie Area Compares In Application Rates

See how FAFSA applications changed for Bowie area high schools.

$1M Global Teaching Award Given To MD Educator

A high school teacher from Prince George's County has won the $1 million Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2021.

Bowie State University Joins Student Freedom Initiative

Bowie State University will participate in the Student Freedom Initiative and work with the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation.

Task Force To Gauge School Board Structure's Effectiveness

A recently formed task force will study the effectiveness of Prince George's County current school board structure.

Prince George's Schools Close 1 Hour Early Friday Due To Weather

All evening activities are also cancelled, the district said. Offices are open for regular business hours.

Prince George's School Bus May Be In Germany: Photo

A Prince George's County School bus may have been spotted in Germany. Here is how the popular picture surfaced.

Bowie State Gets $1M Donation + Community College Forgives Debt

Bowie State got a $1 million donation to offer tech scholarships. Plus, Prince George's Community College forgave nearly $3 million in debt.

Student-Athletes Need Vaccines Or Tests In Prince George's County

Student-athletes must get the coronavirus vaccine or take regular tests in Prince George's. Schools will also randomly test some students.

Share First Day Of School Photos With Prince George's Patch

School starts this Wednesday in Prince George's County. Share your best pictures with Patch for a chance to be featured.

Mask, Vaccinations Key As PG County Preps For In-Person Schooling

Universal masking and widespread COVID vaccinations are the keys to an in-person school year, Prince George's County officials said.

Shots Or Tests Required For All Prince George's Schools Staff

All PGCPS workers must get the coronavirus vaccine or undergo weekly testing. The mandate comes as the delta variant spreads in the county.

Virtual Classes Offered In Prince George's As Delta Variant Rises

Online classes are still possible for some Prince George's County students. The school system reopened applications for virtual instruction.

Back To School: PGCPS 2021-22 School Calendar

Summer is winding down and school preparation is heating up. Mark your calendars for the first day of class in Prince George's County.

Prince George's Student Wins Scholarship After Public Health Work

A Prince George's high schooler won a scholarship for her public health work. She has studied at Princeton and researched Nigerian diseases.

Bowie State Opens New $42M Entrepreneurship Dorm

Bowie State University cut the ribbon on a new entrepreneurship dorm. The $42 million complex features modern amenities and workspaces.

PG County Schools Seek Input on COVID-19 Relief Funds

Prince George's Co. Schools are asking for input from students, parents and staff on how to allocate their coronavirus relief funding.

Stuff The Bus: Donate School Supplies In Prince George's

School supply donations are needed in Prince George's County. Residents can drop off their offerings at a stuff-the-bus event in Largo.

Masks Required For Prince George's Co. Public Schools This Fall

Prince George’s County Public Schools students, faculty and staff will continue wearing masks this fall, officials said Monday.

Bus Driver Shortage in Prince George's County; 200 Drivers Needed

Like several school systems in Maryland, PG County Public Schools is experiencing a bus driver shortage weeks ahead of the start of school.

Vaccine Scholarship: $1M Tuition Announced For Immunized Students

Maryland will give $1 million in scholarships to vaccinated students. Gov. Hogan hopes to raise immunization rates among younger residents.

Bowie Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for Bowie area high schools.

UMD: University Of Maryland Awarded $2M SBA Grant For Veterans Business Outreach Center

See the latest announcement from University of Maryland - College Park.

PGCPS Targets In-Person Classes For Nearly All Students This Fall

PGCPS won't offer hybrid classes in the fall. The school system instead hopes to host in-person learning for nearly all students.

UMD: University Of Maryland Names Dr. Samuel Graham, Jr. Dean Of The Clark School Of Engineering

See the latest announcement from University of Maryland - College Park.

UMD: Media Tour Of Jones-Hill House Set For June 4

See the latest announcement from University of Maryland - College Park.

New Student Member Elected To Prince George's Board Of Education

Prince George's County elected its next student school board member. The member-elect is a rising senior from Eleanor Roosevelt High School.

Saluting The Class Of 2021: Joshua Gardner Of Bishop McNamara

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

UMD: University Of Maryland To Host In-Person Spring 2021 Commencement

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The University of Maryland will host its Spring 2021 commencement ceremony live and in-person on May 21, 2021. Two o ...

UMD: Incentive Awards Program Celebrates Two Decades Of Helping Underserved Students Succeed

See the latest announcement from University of Maryland - College Park.

UMD: Gas Leak Contained At UMD; Campus Drive Now Open

UMPD Alert- Gas Line Struck Update (12:51 p.m.) Jimenez Hall and H.J. Patterson are cleared. All buildings with the exception of the Uni ...

Congratulations, Bishop Mcnamara Grad Joshua Gardner

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Bowie Patch.

UMD: Two University Of Maryland Faculty Elected To The U.S. National Academy Of Sciences

See the latest announcement from University of Maryland - College Park.

School Board Member Resigns; Prince George’s Seeks Replacement

A Prince George's County school board member resigned, the county executive announced. Applications are open to fill the vacancy.

UMD: University Of Maryland Accelerates Emissions-Cutting Goal

See the latest announcement from University of Maryland - College Park.