PGCPS board member in trouble for ethics violation

A Prince George’s County school board member is in trouble for an ethics violation after he promoted his political campaign during a school-sanctioned information session on distance learning.

PGCPS educators call for better internet for students and staff

In Prince George’s County, as teachers begin the school year Thursday and students prepare to start in less than two weeks, internet access remains a struggle for some students and staff.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

CEO responds to investigation into PGCPS contracts
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FOX 5 talks with the head of Prince George's County Public Schools about findings the school system broke the law when it comes to awarding millions of dollars in contracts.?

Priorities for 2019 for Prince George's County school board
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Prince George's County Board of Education members Edward Burroughs III, Raaheela Ahmed and David Murray joined us on FOX 5 to discuss what their priorities are for the school district for the new year.

Prince George's County elementary school closes after mold found
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Less than two weeks before the first day of school, a Prince George?s County elementary school will be shut down due to mold.