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ENGAGE PGCPS: Graduation Season Loading! 🎉 (05/04/26)

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Graduation Season Loading!

More than 3,000 seniors descended on Bowie Baysox Stadium for National College Decision Day to celebrate their next chapters — committing to colleges and universities, enlisting to serve, and launching directly into careers or entrepreneurship with purpose and ambition! We also announced an exciting new partnership with Bowie State University!

Explore Decision Day 2026

View 2026 Graduation Dates

 

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week

We are proud to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 from May 4–8! To honor our educators, the district, alongside generous sponsors, is recognizing outstanding staff across the county with special appreciation incentives.

Learn More about Teacher Appreciation Week

 

Attendance Ambassadors: Partnering to Keep Students in School

Learn more about our new Attendance Ambassador initiative, bringing together neighbors, parents, faith-based organizations, community leaders, public officials, and others to help keep students engaged, present, and on the path to success.

 

REMINDER: May 6 Is the Last Day to Apply for SY2026-27 Student Transfers

The student transfer window for the 2026-2027 school year closes this Wednesday, May 6 at 11:59 p.m. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn More about Student Transfers

 

Spring FY27 Budget Update

Don’t miss our spring budget update to learn where we are in the FY27 budget process and a final opportunity to advocate!

Read More about Budget Updates

 

Deadline Soon: Apply for PCAC

Turn your perspective into impact! Apply for a two-year term on the Parent & Community Advisory Council (PCAC). 

Learn More and Apply for the Parent & Community Advisory Council

 

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This Week's Events

May 4 – Fourth Quarter Progress Reports for Seniors Released Online

May 4BOE Audit Committee Meeting

May 5Family Institute: Trauma & Resiliency

May 6BOE Climate Change Action Plan Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

May 6 – BOE Parent Community Advisory Council Meeting

May 7BOE Business Meeting

May 8-14Grade Appeal Window

May 8 – Last Day for High School Seniors