Former Parkdale High Teacher Issues Holiday Single

Phillip Carter says he wrote "Christmas is a Special Time of Year" while preparing for a concert at the school.

PG County Schools Receive $250K Grant for 'Principal Pipeline'

The program is aimed at improving the recruitment, training, and tracking of the system's principals and assistant principals.

Spotlight: Lorrie Armfield Named Riverdale Park Teacher of the Month

The town council honors a William Wirt Middle School science teacher for her achievements.

School System Adds Fourth Public Hearing on Proposed Boundary Changes

New December hearing added; shifting sixth grade into middle schools among proposed changes.

Whiz Kid: Bladensburg High Student Named PGCPS Scholar of the Week

Bladensbur​g HS Senior Natasha Teckham named as PGCPS Scholar of the Week

County School Board Changes Academic Requirements for Student-Athletes

Student-athletes can now fail a class and remain a part of an athletic team.

Riverdale Elementary Hosts Book Fair This Week

The book fair serves as a fundraiser for the school.

University Park Elementary School to Host Open House This Friday

The open house will give prospective parents a chance to ask questions and get to know the school.

Wirt Middle Students Learn With iPads, Apps

Wirt Middle School students show parents how they are learning with the help of Apple's iPads.

Prince George's County Public Schools Closed Monday

Students have the day off for a teacher planning day in preparation for report card distribution.

Photo Gallery: Local Elementary School Costume Parades

Both Riverdale Park and University Park Elementary Schools hosted costume parades today.

PGCPS Hosts Annual Parent Conference

This Saturday, PGCPS Title I Department is hosting its annual parent conference at the Eleanor Roosevelt High School.

PGCPS Students Unite Against Bullying

Thursday morning, students throughout Prince George's County will recite an anti-bullying pledge in a broadcast on the WKYS radio station.

Photo Gallery: Showcase of Schools at Wirt Middle Monday Night

Parents learned what programs were offered at different PGCPS schools and met principals, staff.

Local Elementary Schools Celebrate Halloween in Unique Ways

Some area schools celebrate Halloween, while others find a unique approach.

Homecoming Weekend: Patch Wants Your Photos from Parkdale High School's Celebration

We want your photos from Parkdale High's homecoming weekend.

PGCPS Students to Have Half-Day of School Oct. 21

The county's public school system is using this time to make up school days lost to inclement weather and the earthquake.

Parkdale Students Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Students learned about famous Hispanic Americans and presented the information to classmates.

PHOTOS: Students Celebrate Fitness, Fun and Family at University Park Elementary

The school hosted their Family Gym Night Thursday

Riverdale Elementary Raises Awareness for Breast Cancer

Students will begin a week of observance Monday, Oct. 17.

University Park Elementary Joins National Geographic Kids' 'Let's Jump' Campaign

Students did jumping jacks for one minute to help Nat Geo Kids and First Lady Michelle Obama's effort to break the Guinness World Record for the most people doing jumping jacks.

PGCPS Superintendent To Hold Hearings on Budget

Prince George's County Public Schools Superintendent William Hite wants feedback on the school systems budget plans.

PGCPS Hosts Forums on School Boundaries

The county's public school system is looking for feedback on school boundaries this week.

Support Your Schools with Target, Giant

The retail chains will give proceeds from local shoppers to local schools.

Prince George's County Schools Hosting Job Fairs to Recruit Bus Drivers

PGCPS is expecting to hire about 100 bus drivers at the fairs which will take place on Oct. 19 and 22.

Spotlight: Parkdale High Math Teacher Receives Award in Riverdale Park

Karen Venable-Croft, a math teacher at Parkdale High School, was honored with Riverdale Park's first Teacher of the Month award at last week's work session.

Walk to School Day Wednesday

Send us photos of you and your kids walking to school!

Capital One, Baker Officially Open Bank at Parkdale High

The bank is the first in the region that is student-operated.

Maryland May Seek Waiver of No Child Left Behind School Reforms

The waiver would give Maryland's public schools more flexibility in allocating funds.

Riverdale Elementary Needs Volunteers to Help Clean Up the School

Riverdale's PTO is hosting two events to help beautify the school.

All Afternoon and Evening Activities Canceled for County Schools

Due to heavy rains, Prince George's County Public Schools have decided to cancel evening activities.

County Schools Surprised By Quake, But Ready For Anything

Although the quake and hurricane closed down schools for a few days, the county schools are always prepared to handle evacuation situations.

Another Year, Another Teaching Exchange Program in Ipala

Riverdale Park's mayor and council recognized teachers who participated in a teaching exchange program over the summer.

Northwestern High Student to Perform with Washington National Opera

Junior Victoria Okafor will perform in Puccini's "Tosca."

County Schools Closed Monday

PGCPS will run on code green Monday.

Ever Growing Back-to-School Supplies

Is that list really getting longer each year?

Two Schools Remain Closed Thursday in Riverdale Area After Earthquake

The county announced that 32 schools would remain closed Thursday as school officials check for structural damage.

UMd. Extension Offers Community Gardening Classes

The Riverdale office provides community members the opportunity to learn gardening and can rent plots of land in their community garden.

School Officials Face Hectic First Day of School

While students face those first-day jitters, officials are working hard to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Templeton Elementary Welcomes New Principal This Year

Ebony Harrington will bring her decade of experience in the county's public schools to Templeton Elementary.