Bladensburg High Wins Grammy Foundation Award

The school's music department received recognition.

Prom Guide: Last-Minute Tips for Prom

So you have your dress (or tux) but now where should you go for all the extras.

Parkdale's Senior Prom To Be Held Friday at a D.C. Marriott

Nearly 400 students will attend this final party of senior year.

Families Come Out for May Fair Despite Weather

The 42nd annual May Fair went on without interruption Saturday afternoon.

Whiz Kid: Rosa Flores-Rodriguez

She won the 2011 Spelling Bee at William Wirt Middle School.

Parkdale Baseball Faces Defeat From Roosevelt

The team faced off with Roosevelt, but even after an early lead they lost.

Tell Patch About Your Favorite Teacher

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to hear about your favorite teacher.

Prince George's County Names Teacher of the Year

A Brandywine-area teacher took home the honor out of 20 nominees from around the county.

Whiz Kid: Taiwo Akinnuoye

She won the Top Ambassador Award for the CSTEM Competition in Houston Texas

Area CSTEM Take Home Awards in Houston

Students from William Wirt Middle, Bladensburg High and Port Towns Elementary won awards in the National CSTEM competition in Houston.

PatchCast: Chili Cookoff at Yorktown, Biking in College Park and Hyattsville Elections

The news from April 19, 2011.

Spotlight on Christy Neff

UPES's physical education teacher was a key player in this weekend's Azalea Classic.

Parkdale's Honor Society Collects Coins For Leukemia Research

In their annual fundraiser, the National Honor Society collected pennies for patients.

Whiz Kids: Wirt Middle's CSTEM TEAM

These students are heading to Houston for CSTEM competition next week.

University Park Elementary Takes Home Silver In Science Bowl

Oakcrest nudges out University Park in Prince George's County’s 25th annual Science Bowl.

County Schools Announce Final Day of the School Year

Due to snow days, PGCPS had to use their weather make-up days.

University Park Woman's Club Offers College Scholarships

Eligible high school students could receive $1,000 towards college.

Know It All? Scholastic Olympics Could Be For You!

County set to hold Scholastic Olympics for high school students.

Whiz Kid: Jamal Saunders

This Bladensburg High School student became the first state wrestling champion the high school has had in 39 years.

Recapping County Exec's K-12 Budget

County executive ups county's contribution to schools over last year, but misses superintendent's target.

University Park Elementary Raises Thousands for Japan

Students donated change all week long to help earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan.

Photo Gallery: University Park Elementary Celebrates St. Patrick's Day

The school hosted a family dance night, raised awareness of the Azalea Classic 5K.

Whiz Kids: University Park Elementary Takes Win in Science Bowl

The students on the team took first place Tuesday.

Parents Talk: Children and the MSAs

This week's question surrounds the Maryland School Assessments. Join the conversation.

MSA Testing Begins Tuesday

Students in elementary and middle school will take the Maryland School Assessments.

VIDEO: Counter-protesters Share Messages of Love

Residents from all over the county and Northwestern students address Westboro Baptist Church's message with positivity.

PTA Raises Thousands for University Park Elementary

The PTA's silent auction Saturday raised close to $12,000 for the elementary school.

County's Board of Education Adopts $1.6 Billion Budget

Prince George's County school board members endorse budget, but with an eye on future negotiations.

Northwestern High Students Hope to Hold Peaceful Counter-Protest

The principal and teachers met with students Thursday morning.

UPDATE: Residents Plan Counter-Protest Against Westboro Baptist Church

A group of University Park residents are organizing a counter protest against the anti-gay church.

Scrutiny of Prince George's School Administrative Salaries Grows

Proposed budget cuts still miss the target, claim some parents and PTA leaders.

The Science of Calling a Snow Day

How the staff at PGCPS determine when schools should be closed or delayed.

Prince George's County Public Schools Closed Tuesday

Administrative offices will open two hours late.

Cuts in Creative and Performing Arts? An ‘Easy Target,’ Says Mother of Three

Parent questions budget cuts in arts education, citing PGCPS research.

Q&A: William Wirt's Media Specialist, Stacey Montgomery

Patch spoke with Wirt Middle's Media Specialist about what the job entails.

Prince George’s School Board, Superintendent Talk Budget Revisions

Discussions continue over the superintendent’s fiscal 2012 budget, which may soon be ratified by board members.

UPES PTA To Host Silent Auction Saturday

The money raised will go back into the school to be used for classroom materials and programs losing funding from the county.

County Schools To Be Closed Monday

Schools will be closed to celebrate the Presidents Day holiday.

Wirt MS Students Celebrate Nation's History with Showcase

Students compete for national recognition.

Northwestern Hosts Gang Safety Forum

School Board Member Amber Waller hosted a forum to help educate students and parents on gangs and youth violence.