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The Class of 2026 at the Academy of Health Sciences at Prince George’s Community College is making history with remarkable academic achievements, scholarship awards and service to the community. For the first time in school history, the graduating class celebrates three valedictorians — Nyonna Nash, Elizabeth Osunjimi and Arianna Ukonu — highlighting the exceptional talent and dedication of this year’s seniors. The 119 graduates collectively earned an astounding $42.5 million in scholarships, and every graduate completed 56 or more college credits before graduation, continuing the school’s tradition of academic excellence and college readiness.

The Class of 2026 at Surrattsville High School has much to celebrate this graduation season, with students excelling academically, athletically, and personally. This year, 20 seniors earned the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, while one senior completed an impressive 545.5 SSL hours. Surrattsville athletics also had a historic year. The Unified Track Team competed at the Penn Relays, won the County Championship, and placed second overall in the State Championship. The school also celebrated its first young lady to commit to playing collegiate girls flag football. Additional highlights include softball advancing to the Regional Championship, wrestling sending athletes to Regional Finals and the State Tournament, and one senior becoming the first student in the county to earn her CDA certification as a licensed daycare/preschool teacher.

The graduating Class of 2026 at Largo High School has set a new standard for excellence, resilience, and achievement. Collectively, seniors earned more than $12 million in scholarships, grants, and financial awards, including five prestigious full-ride scholarships. The class also celebrated numerous college acceptances, athletic achievements, and career-readiness milestones. Sixteen seniors completed the Talent Ready IT Program, earning associate degrees through Prince George's Community College while still in high school. Four students passed the Certified Medical Technician exam, and seven seniors earned trade apprenticeships through Affinity Community Development. Congratulations, Class of 2026 — Lion Strong!

The Class of 2026 at Parkdale High School continues to demonstrate excellence across academics, leadership, service, and the arts, with more than $14 Million in scholarships. Students have received full scholarships from institutions including Duke University, University of Maryland, College Park, Towson University, and the University of Tulsa. Student achievement also extends beyond academics: Highest community service hours: 507 hours, with a second runner-up at 436.5 hours, 48 students earned the Seal of Biliteracy, 9 students met requirements for the Alternative Educational Framework Endorsement, 1st Place winners at the PGCPS Theatre Festival, Senior class service project: “Parkdale Cares”, supporting NICU babies through care kits for infants and families. The Class of 2026 continues to set a powerful standard of excellence, service, and school pride.

The Class of 2026 at Oxon Hill High School earned an impressive $60,135,443 in scholarships and financial awards, continuing the school’s tradition of excellence. Highlights include: CCAP Scholarship Award winner Michal Thornhill earned a $150,000 culinary arts scholarship, Sarah Wright won 1st Place in Chemistry and the Grand 1st Place Prize at the Prince George’s County Area Science Fair — Oxon Hill’s first overall win since 2003 — and will advance to the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Phoenix, Arizona, One Gates Scholar attending University of California, Los Angeles, Two Karsh Scholars attending Howard University, One SMART Scholar attending Northwestern University, One University of Maryland Incentive Award Scholar, Two students attending Ivy League schools: Princeton University and University of Pennsylvania, Two sets of triplets graduating together, One student earned more than 1,000 community service hours, The class completed more than 31,000 community service hours, Eight Seal of Biliteracy Awardees in Amharic, French, Italian, and Spanish. Congratulations to the Oxon Hill High School Class of 2026!

The Class of 2026 at Bladensburg High School continues to demonstrate outstanding achievement, with more than $26 Million in scholarships earned by the senior class. Service and leadership remain a defining strength of this cohort, with several students surpassing 300 service learning hours, including Rossmary Carranza Fuentes, Assitan Dembele, Messi Nigus, and Hena Sultan. The Class of 2026 reflects a powerful blend of academic excellence, career readiness, service leadership, and perseverance—continuing to elevate the legacy of Bladensburg High School.

Students from Elizabeth C. Reig Regional School and James E. Duckworth Regional School successfully participated in the Transition to Independence, Employment, and Success (TIES) curriculum. Through job training and community-based instruction, students developed valuable workplace, communication, and independent living skills to support their transition into post-secondary education, employment, and community life. Their hard work and dedication throughout the program reflect their growth, confidence, and readiness for future success.

The Class of 2026 at the Crossland High School continues to demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, college readiness, and leadership, earning nearly 3 Million in scholarships. This year’s seniors also reflect strong college-going momentum, with 110 students accepted to three or more colleges and universities, showcasing the depth of opportunity pursued by the graduating class. The Class of 2026 at the Crossland High School CTE Hub exemplifies excellence in academics, technical achievement, and postsecondary readiness, continuing to raise the bar for future graduating classes.

Graduating seniors from CMIT Academy South Public Charter School earned $4,679,311.00 in scholarship awards, reflecting their academic excellence and dedication to future success. The Class of 2026 also demonstrated a strong commitment to community service, completing a combined 14,931.75 Student Service Learning (SSL) hours across 107 graduating seniors. Among the class’s outstanding accomplishments, senior Gabriel Hector completed an exceptional 1,859.72 student service hours. In addition, one student earned an Associate’s Degree through Dual Enrollment outside of the ITEC program, while nine students successfully completed 15 or more college credits through Dual Enrollment, gaining valuable college experience before graduation.

The Class of 2026 at Charles H. Flowers High School continues to set a powerful standard of excellence, earning more than $54 Million in scholarships as they prepare for the next chapter of their academic journeys. This year’s seniors include distinguished recipients of highly competitive national programs, such as the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship, awarded to James Egbuanran, Kingsley Nwogu, Halmed Kamara, and Keven Amaya Muñoz. Students also earned prestigious Posse Scholarships, including Enitan Ajayi and Maryelly Chavez Ramos, both attending Bucknell University, and Chinecherem Idika, attending Sewanee: The University of the South. Academic acceleration continues to be a hallmark of the program, with seven students graduating through the 3D Scholars Program with associate degrees, including Cyris Brown, Jayden Fletcher, Javonni Holly, Zoie Johnson, Israel Montilla, Jeremy Murphy, and Kendall Short. Rooted in the Mecca of Excellence, the Class of 2026 continues to embody achievement, leadership, and opportunity—carrying forward a legacy of distinction at Charles H. Flowers High School.

The Class of 2026 at Potomac High School continues to demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership, athletics, and service, earning an impressive $5,492,275 in scholarships and financial awards. Among the class’s standout achievements, Salutatorian Keshon “Shon” Jones was named a prestigious Posse Scholar and will attend Lafayette College. The Class of 2026 also celebrated major academic milestones, with 96% of 3DE students and 92% of special education students graduating this year. Additionally, eight senior students earned the Seal of Biliteracy, recognizing proficiency in multiple languages and global readiness. Beyond academics, Potomac students continued to shine in athletics. The basketball team advanced to the regional championships this school year, while the 4x4 track team is set to compete in the state championship. In service to their community, students collectively earned an extraordinary 10,560.3 service-learning hours, reflecting their deep commitment to leadership and giving back. Congratulations to the Potomac High School Class of 2026!

Fairmont Heights High School seniors continued to raise the bar in academics, career readiness, and workforce preparation. Through the Hornets TradeWorks programs, students explored hands-on career pathways in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, nursing, eyelash technician training, and barbering. Hornets TradeWorks provided valuable industry knowledge and real-world experience, equipping students with skills that will prepare them for success beyond high school. We are also proud to celebrate three graduating seniors—Wendy Mejia-Rodriguez, Massiamie Kromah, and Calise Evans—who successfully completed the Wegmans Work Mentorship Program. This opportunity offered meaningful employment experience, professional mentorship, and post-secondary pathways that will continue to support their growth and success. In academics, our valedictorian and salutatorian, Diamond Pray and Valery Torres-Quito, exemplified excellence by each earning 22 college credits through Dual Enrollment. Their dedication and hard work will allow them to begin college as second-semester freshmen, giving them a strong head start in their collegiate journeys. The Class of 2026 continues to demonstrate that there are multiple pathways to success, and we are proud to celebrate their achievements in college, careers, and beyond.

International High School at Largo Seniors Shine Through Scholarships,Service, and Perseverance. The graduating Class of 2026 from International High School at Largo achieved remarkable success in academics, leadership, and community service. Collectively, the class earned more than $1.4 million in scholarship awards and completed over 4,000 service learning hours, demonstrating a strong commitment to both educational excellence and civic engagement. Nearly one-third of the graduating class earned the Seal of Biliteracy, recognizing proficiency in multiple languages and reflecting the school’s rich cultural and linguistic diversity. Valedictorian Khatira Rustami exemplifies resilience and determination. A refugee from Afghanistan and the first person in her family to graduate from high school, Rustami was admitted to Stanford University before ultimately accepting a full scholarship to George Washington University. Her story reflects the perseverance, ambition, and promise that define the Class of 2026.

Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School Seniors Excel in Academics, Athletics, and Career Readiness Graduates from Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School celebrated an exceptional year of achievement across academics, career and technical education, and athletics. Seniors earned an impressive $$12,640,163.00 in scholarship awards reflecting their hard work and post-secondary readiness. The school’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs also produced outstanding results, with 26 seniors earning the Apple Swift endorsement, 30 seniors receiving the CISCO endorsement, 27 seniors completing the PRO START certification, and 8 students earning NAF certifications. Athletically, Wise students earned $2,442,589 in scholarship offers among 21 student-athletes. Over the last four years, the athletics program has achieved remarkable success, including a 2023 Football State Championship, two State Finalist appearances, four State Final Four appearances, nine regional championships across six sports, and eight county championships spanning seven sports. This year also marked the inauguration of the school’s Girls Flag Football program, where all nine senior athletes committed to continuing their education at colleges or career technical schools, with five students advancing to play flag football at the collegiate level.