Prince George's County Public Schools

Prince George's County BOE calling for changes to how Black history is taught in schools

Prince George’s County school board members are calling for changes to the way black history is taught in the district.

June 23

Prince George's County school board tables measure that would remove police officers from schools

A proposal to remove police officers from Prince George's County schools is likely off the table for the next school year -- at least for now.

June 11

Second educator from Northwestern High School dies of coronavirus

A second educator from a Prince George’s County high school has died after contracting coronavirus.

April 9

Prince George’s County schools cancel international travel activities after coronavirus cases confirmed in Maryland

Prince George’s County schools are canceling all projects involving international travel and asking students to take precautions if they go to “high-risk” areas during spring break after cases of coronavirus were confirmed in three Maryland residents.

March 6

Bus drivers needed! Prince George’s County Public Schools hosting job fair to address bus driver shortage

Prince George's County Public Schools is addressing a nationwide school bus driver shortage by hosting a bus driver training job fair Wednesday.

January 15

Prince George's County considers starting school before Labor Day

Prince George’s County may be joining a growing list of school districts that will start school before Labor Day next year.

December 13, 2019

PGCPS struggles to accurately track buses in the midst of driver shortage

With this season’s first taste of winter weather moving in overnight, some Prince George’s County students are still waiting more than an hour to catch their school bus. And new data just obtained by FOX 5 shows the school system isn’t tracking how many buses are seriously behind schedule. 

December 10, 2019

Former NFL player helps kick-off free vision and dental services for PGCPS students

On Monday, former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman helped announce a new county partnership with the Student Health Impact Project (SHIP) and CF Charities that will bring free dental and health services to thousands of Prince George’s County students. 

November 25, 2019

Prince George's County considers offering free meals to elementary school students

There could soon be free breakfast and lunch for every elementary school student enrolled in Prince George's County Public Schools, if one board member's proposal passes.

November 19, 2019

Tuberculosis case reported at Bladensburg High School in Prince George's County

In Prince George’s County, Bladensburg High School is reporting a case of tuberculosis. School officials partnered with the county health department to hold an informational meeting tonight with parents.

November 7, 2019

Prince George's County students wait hours to get to and from school during bus driver shortage

A bus driver shortage in Prince George’s County Public Schools has some students arriving at school and back home more than an hour late.

October 17, 2019

Prince George's County student waits at bus stop for hours as school district deals with driver shortage

A Prince George’s County mother says her daughter was left waiting for hours at the bus stop on Monday, and it’s not the first time she’s missed class because of the bus.

October 16, 2019

Prince George's County school board member resigns after moving out of district

A Prince George’s County school board member is resigning from her position after she moved out of her district.

September 23, 2019