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Back-to-School, Supplements

Meet the New Prince George’s County Superintendent of Schools

by WI Web EditorAugust 16, 2023August 16, 2023

Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) will kick off the school year with a new leader at the helm.

Dr. Millard House, the new PGCPS superintendent, is implementing policy to require metal detectors and clear backpacks at all county high schools and eight middle schools.

Education, Local, Prince George's County

Prince George’s County Public Schools Updates: PGCPS Schools Mandate Metal Detectors, Clear Backpacks; New Board of Education Member Appointed

by WI Web EditorJuly 26, 2023July 26, 2023

Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks welcomes Millard House II, the new superintendent of Prince George's County Public Schools. He will begin July 1. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Millard House II Named New PGCPS CEO

by WI Web EditorJune 14, 2023June 14, 2023

Prince George's Council Vice President Blegay hosts a press conference prior to a vote on a bill to address nurse-to-patient ratios. The bill was advanced. (Richard D. Elliott/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s County Update

by WI Web EditorMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023

Seven Prince George's County Public Schools students were surprised last week at Roosevelt High School with $40,000 scholarships to a college of their choice. (Courtesy of Amazon)

Education, Local, Prince George's County

Amazon Surprises Seven PGCPS Students with $40,000 Scholarships

by WI Web EditorApril 26, 2023April 26, 2023

PGCPS CEO Monica Goldson will be conducting a series of "Listening Sessions" in which county residents can learn about her plans for the current school year. (PGCPS photo)

Education, Local, Prince George's County

Goldson Announces She’s Leaving, New Schools

by WI Web EditorJanuary 11, 2023January 11, 2023

Marylin Clarisa Pérez Suy (right), 17, receives one of four shots in her right arm at a free immunization clinic at Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, on Aug. 22. Marylin, who also got shots in her left arm, recently moved to Prince George's County from Guatemala in Central America. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Education, Local, Prince George's County, William J. Ford

Many Prince George’s Parents Support Shots — Some Do Not

by William J. FordAugust 24, 2022August 24, 2022

**FILE** Students at Bond Mill Elementary in Laurel walk toward a school bus after dismissal from school on Feb. 25. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Coronavirus, Covid-19, Education, Local, Prince George's County, William J. Ford

Masks Mandatory in PGCPS Buildings

by William J. FordAugust 17, 2022August 17, 2022

The Frederick Douglass High School's Class of 2022 walks inside Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro during the school's commencement ceremony on May 24. It marked the first time in two years since Prince George’s County public schools held commencement exercises at the arena because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Education, Local, Prince George's County, William J. Ford

It’s Graduation Season in Prince George’s

by William J. FordMay 24, 2022June 10, 2022

Prince George's County

Alsobrooks Releases Proposed $5B Fiscal Year Budget Labeled ‘Proud Priorities’

by William J. FordMarch 15, 2022March 15, 2022