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Prince George's County Public Schools Coming to an iPad Near You
A new mobile phone app gives parents a new way to stay connected and informed.
Looking for a quick way to access your kid’s school lunch menu, athletic schedule, or top school news?
There’s an app for that.
Prince George’s County Public Schools has become one of the first in the district to release a free mobile application, available on iTunes, to help keep more informed and connected, they announced in a press release.
“About 25 percent of our users visit the PGCPS website using a mobile phone or other device,” said Dr. William R. Hite, Superintendent of Schools in a press release. “This app will give them quicker access to our most popular feature. We believe this is a giant step forward in this digital age.”
The app will also feature mobile-friendly school search tools and calendars to PGCPS photo and video galleries, and links to social media sites.
The application is available for download on iTues for iPhone and iPad users, with plans underway to create a version for Droid phones as well.
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