The Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) are open for in-person learning for the 2021-2022 academic year. The first day of school for all students is Wednesday, September 8. 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 prescribers.
Registration
Registration for new students is ongoing at all local public schools. In order 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, health documents including immunization records and proof of residency.
Child Care Programs
Before and After Care School Extended Learning Programs is now called Vendor Managed Child Care Programs (VMCCP). All 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 child care in Prince George’s County.
Immunizations
The Prince George’s County Health Department is holding immunization clinics in September at multiple school sites and at the Cheverly Health Center for families with little to no health care access. Free Covid-19 vaccinations are available for students age 12 and over, with parental consent required. Contact your child’s school or the Office of School Health at 301-749-4722 or email healthservices@pgcps.org.
Meals
Meals are free for all students this school year. Meals will be individually prepackaged and distributed and served either in the cafeteria or in a space determined by school administration. Families are still encouraged to complete the meal benefit application.
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.
