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New field for Parkdale High School could become reality after finding its way onto Prince George’s County budget
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — After decades of using the same grass, Parkdale High School could be getting a brand new field. Prince George’s County Council approved their 2025 budget on Thursday and Parkdale High School found its way into it. “We passed the budget today, we put language in saying that […]
Huntingtown boys lacrosse falls in state semifinals
Two days after posting a narrow, gritty victory over visiting Manchester Valley in the 2A state quarterfinals, the Huntingtown High School boys lacrosse team suffered a tough 11-9 setback to Hereford in the 2A state semifinals on Friday afternoon at Paint Branch in Montgomery County. In recent years, Huntingtown has come painstakingly close to attaining its first state lacrosse title and then bid farewell to numerous seniors who were instrumental in the team’s success. But this season the Hurricanes will graduate only four seniors, two...
Calvert students take part in SkillsUSA signing day
Calvert County Public Schools’ Career and Technology Academy graduates took part in the annual SkillsUSA National Signing Day in the Trades event May 7 at Calvert High School. The event is a co-curricular Career and Technical Student organization dedicated to supporting students in becoming skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members, recognized 99 graduates students and saw 99 graduates sign. “This event is an important reminder to us all...
Rose Valley Elementary School teacher named Teacher of the Year for Prince George's Co.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Rose Valley Elementary School’s Kathy Russell was named Prince George’s County Teacher of the Year Monday, according to Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS). The honor comes with not only prestige, but a three-year car lease. “It is entirely fitting that...
SMECO recognizes outstanding teachers
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative worked with the school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties to select and honor 20 educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering. Receiving awards this year were eight math teachers, nine science teachers, and three CTE-STEM (career technical education and science, technology, engineering and mathematics) teachers. Teachers were chosen for their outstanding performance in the...
Huntingtown boys advance to state semifinals
A handful of Southern Maryland Athletic Conference lacrosse teams competing in their respective Maryland state quarterfinal contests on Wednesday evening and the results were largely unfavorable for the group as only one team prevailed. The Huntingtown High School boys lacrosse team earned a gritty, 6-5 victory over visiting Manchester Valley on Wednesday evening in the 2A state quarterfinals. Jackson Taylor and Johnny Hollinshead each scored once for the Hurricanes in the fourth quarter and midfielder Darius Thomas controlled the final 30 seconds with a possession...
Calvert school board discusses proposed code of conduct changes
Student conduct has been a provocative issue regarding some Calvert public schools of late and the May 9 meeting of the school board reviewed the latest proposed policy changes. Cecilia Lewis, the school system’s director of student services, noted Calvert reviews its code of conduct on an annual basis. Lewis said in drafting the revised code her office received “an unprecedented amount of input” from a committee comprised of stakeholders. ...
Prince George's County State's Attorney takes aim at student truancy by holding parents accountable
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — The Prince George's County State's Attorney is taking aim at truancy by holding parents accountable in court for their child's unexcused absences. During a March truancy meeting at Drew Freeman Middle School, State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy warned parents that they could be held criminally...
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