The Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) will open for in-person learning on Monday, August 29. for the 2022-2023 academic year. Students, parents and legal guardians can check the website at pgcps.org for individual school start and end times, bus stop information, individual school supply lists and health forms for parents and providers.
Registration
To register, parents must provide a government-issued photo identification; an original birth certificate for the student, with a seal and the parents’ names listed; and health documents, including immunization records and proof of residency.
Before and After Care
Vendor Managed Child Care Programs operate in school sites listed on the PGCPS website. Vendors assigned to each school determine the registration process and timelines. For more information, parents can sign up for school system alerts at pgcps.org or monitor the main website. Parents can also call 1-877-261-0060 to obtain assistance from LOCATE: Child Care, a service that offers free individual counseling support to find licensed child care in Prince George’s County.
Immunizations
Maryland state law “requires all students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 to receive age-appropriate immunizations,” according to the PGCPS website. Contact the child’s school or the Office of School Health at 301-749-4722 or email healthservices@pgcps.org for details.
Masks
Due to the highly contagious Covid-19 BA.5 variant, PGCPS has returned to a mandatory mask policy in all schools and facilities until further notice, as recommended by the Prince George’s County Health Department. Mask policy is subject to change according to local and/or state health department guidance and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations.
Meals
Breakfast and lunch are offered in all schools. Meals are no cost to students who are eligible for free or reduced-priced meals; students who are not eligible must pay full price. Parents are encouraged to complete the application to determine eligibility for meal benefits at MySchoolApps.com.
Family Access Portal
PGCPS provides a family Access Portal that allows authorized caregivers to log into School MAX and view their child’s student information, including current attendance records and assignment scores. Go to pgcps.org for more information.