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April 29, 2024 - There are no changes to the bell times for the 2024-2025 school year.

For the 2024-2025 school year the school start time will remain 9:30 AM. The end time will remain 3:40 PM.

Monday, March 30, 2026, through Monday, April 6, 2026, is Spring Break and Easter Holidays. Schools are Closed. Offices are closed Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6.

Monday, March 30, 2026, through Monday, April 6, 2026, is Spring Break and Easter Holidays. Schools are Closed. Offices are closed Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6.

Classes will resume Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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We are an award-winning elementary school with talented and gifted and dual language programs.

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Latino Education Summit

Join us April 25 at Ellen Ochoa Middle School for the Latino Education Summit — a day of learning, connection and community for parents, students and staff.
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601 Suffolk Avenue
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Phone 301-817-0494
Fax 301-817-0931
Principal Shawna Berry
shawna.berry@pgcps.org
Hours 9:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Grades K-5
Uniform Mandatory
School Colors Blue and Scarlet
Mascot Cougar

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Instructional Director Ebony Cross Shields
301-952-6583
School Board District: 6
Pupil Personnel Worker
Mr. Richard Byrd
richard.byrd@pgcps.org

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