PHOTOS: University Park Elementary's Ice Cream Social Welcomes New Students

New students and their parents were invited to an ice cream social to kick off the new school year.

Yearly Requirements for School Immunizations, Physicals Posted

The county's school website lists the school immunization requirements for the 2011-2012 school year.

Five Things for the First Day of School

All the back-to-school information you need for Prince George's County Public Schools' students.

Back-to-School Shopping Eased by Tax-Free Week

Maryland tax vacation applies to clothing, shoes under $100.

EXCEL Academy Principal Looks to Build Community Relationships

Diane Kanu is looking to create a feeling of family for her school and with the neighboring community.

VIDEO: Helping the Blind Cook Dinner

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind provides cooking classes to help the visually-impaired cook.

Riverdale's New Principal Wants to Foster Literacy, Life Learning

Cheryl Hughes comes to Riverdale Elementary with 14 years of experience in Prince George's County Public Schools.

Riverdale Elementary PTO Set to Host Fundraiser

Parents and community members can support the school by purchasing discount cards to a Macy's sales day.

Northwestern High Choir Invited to Perform in South Africa in 2013

The choir was accepted as a performer for the Ihlombe South African Tour in the Summer of 2013.

Amber Waller to Host District 3 Meet-and-Greet

Parents of schools in Hyattsville, University Park and Lewisdale can meet with Dist. 3 School Board Member Amber Waller before the start of the school year.

County Schools to Host Back-to-School Fair

Prince George's County Public Schools will host their back-to-school fair on Aug. 20 at Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt.

Dual Enrollment Program Opens Officially Tuesday

A new program that allows high school students to earn their diploma and associate's degree in health science simultaneously will open Tuesday.

New Principal Named for Northwestern High School

Prince George's County Public Schools named the new principal in a press release Monday evening.

Some Local Schools Meet AYP, Others Miss Goals

Both middle schools and two elementary schools failed to meet the state's standards for 2011.

New Principals Named at Riverdale, EXCEL Academy and Hyattsville Middle

Prince George's County Public Schools named the newest leaders to a few local schools.

Public Schools will Return on August 22

Prince George's County schools announced from their Twitter account that the first day will be on Aug. 22.

Final Phase of Energy Savings Upgrades for PGCPS Begin in August

Pepco will finish the work associated with the $77 million energy savings performance contract awarded to them by Prince George's County Public Schools in 2007.

Parkdale High Students Stay Focused With Camps

Students are spending time learning and training during the summer months with camps.

Whiz Kid: University Park Resident Named to Dean's List at Virginia Tech

Local student receives honors.

Parkdale High School Students Learn Banking, Run Bank at School

A program offers these high school students real life experience.

Roadrunners Lose Leader: Riverdale Principal Carol Cantu Leaves the Nest

After five years and many successes, Cantu says goodbye.

Summer Food Program Helps Students Eat Well

Local schools offer free food programs so students don't go hungry in summer months.

Update: Patch To Meet With County Schools Superintendent

We're looking for questions from public school parents in Riverdale and University parks.

Sixth-Grade Sendoff at University Park Elementary

School's Out For Summer!

Local schools expected to surrender kids to summer by day’s end.

Coaches React To $50 Athletic Fee

Mixed feelings emerge among high-school coaches over impact of $50 athletic fee.

William Wirt Students Honored at Awards Ceremony

A Tuesday night celebration highlighted the accomplishments of rising 9th graders.

Students Gear Up For Last Day, Earn Awards

Several schools are hosting awards ceremonies for students moving onto middle or high schools.

Wirt Middle Principal Talks iPads in School

The school is set to receive an iPad for each student to use in the upcoming school year.

Lack of Air-Conditioning Sends Excel Academy Students To Wirt Middle

With a lack of adequate air-conditioning at a local charter school, students are moved to Wirt Middle for the day.

County Schools Initiate Fee to Play High School Sports

Next year, high school students will have to pay to play sports in school.

University Park Elementary Thanks Its Volunteers With a Breakfast

UPES students and staff showered their parent and community volunteers with appreciation Tuesday morning at a breakfast in their honor.

University Park Students Win County Science Fair Awards

Five students discussed their science fair projects Monday night at the council meeting.

Photo Gallery: Parkdale High Seniors Graduate

The class of 2011 celebrated graduation at the Comcast Center on University of Maryland's campus.

396 Seniors Set To Graduate From Parkdale High Monday

The graduation ceremony will be held at the Comcast Center on the University of Maryland's campus.

Riverdale Principal, Asst. Principal To Retire

County is searching for their replacements with the help of surveys from parents and staff.

William Wirt Middle To Get iPads in Classrooms

New technology in classrooms, makes learning easier.

Photo Gallery: Four Students from Riverdale Recognized with Prince George's County Scholar Dollar Awards

Twenty Prince George's County students received American Express gift certificates, with four lucky students getting free roundtrip airline tickets, under the Scholar Dollar Family Program to honor academic achievement.

University Park Woman's Club Awards Two Students with Scholarships

The woman's club names it's annual scholarship recipients.

Four Local Students To Be Awarded Scholar Dollars

Prince George's County Public Schools will partner with the Mall at Prince George's to hand out awards to local students Wednesday.