Prince George's County Public Schools

Lottery Applications Accepted Now

PGCPS is now accepting applications for our lottery based charter schools and specialty programs, including Language Immersion, Creative and Performing Arts (CPA), Montessori, and Talented and Gifted (TAG)

Learn How to Apply

How Will We Build the PGCPS of the Future?

From October 19 through December 9, make your voice heard at a local Educational Facilities Master Plan (EFMP) listening session as we lay the groundwork for strategic school facility investments over the next ten years.

Learn about the EFMP

Back-to-School Bus Updates

PGCPS is working to address transportation issues identified during the first days of school and improve service for students and families.

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Transportation FAQs

Excellence Everywhere: Writing the Next Chapter Together!

Learn how the new Forward by Design strategic plan establishes clear priorities to ensure a high-quality education for every child, in every classroom, every single day.

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Become an Attendance Ambassador

Commit to the cause, partner with your local schools, and use your platform to reinforce the message that attendance matters.

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Important Information

Applying to the Lottery

Learn How to Apply

More Than Meals: Your FARMS Application Matters!

Apply for FARMS benefits to help your family and support student success. Even if you qualified last year, you may need to apply again.

Share Your Voice. Shape PGCPS.

Students in grades 4–12, staff, and families are invited to share their experiences with PGCPS in the 2026 Climate & Culture Survey. Deadline October 31.

Take the Survey

PGCPS Specialty Programs: Pathways to Possibilities

Our Specialty Programs offer a Pathway to Possibilities! Most programs are now accepting applications.

Learn More and Apply!

Educational Facilities Master Plan (EFMP)

Parents, educators, students, neighbors, and community members—we want to hear from you! Join in the educational facilities master planning (EFMP) process by attending a listening tour event. Choose your preferred location and register!

Learn More & Register to Attend

School Profiles

Essential information about each PGCPS school at a glance.

Become an Attendance Ambassador

Join the Attendance Ambassador Program to promote the importance of daily student attendance and build stronger community connections that support student success.

Immigration Resources

Find legal and mental health resources, "Know Your Rights" guides, and privacy information to support immigrant families.

We're Hiring

Are you interested in Growing with PGCPS? Learn about our career options and recruitment events.

26-27 Engage Newsletters

The PGCPS Engage newsletter is a weekly publication that provides families, students, and the community with the latest news, important updates, and upcoming events from Prince George's County Public Schools.

ParentVUE Support for Parents and Guardians

How to create your ParentVUE account and register/enroll your child for the upcoming school year along with more information about the student information system