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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Carole Highlands Elementary

1610 Hannon Street

Takoma Park, MD 20912

301-431-5660

School Supply List for All Grades

Free & Reduced Meals Application

ParentVUE Support for Parents/Guardians

Featured Spotlight

Pre-K Accreditation

Carole Highlands ES is participating in a voluntary accreditation process with the Maryland State Department of Education. The purpose is to improve the quality of instruction in our Early Childhood/Pre-Kindergarten classroom.

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Be Prepared for the 1st Day of School

Review our School Supply Lists page and our uniform Policy page to have everything you need to be prepared for the 1st day and successful year at Carole Highlands Elementary.

School Supply Lists Uniform Policy

Welcome Letter from Principal JeVivvien Ray

Read Principal Ray's welcome letter and view very important information on our Welcome page.

Welcome to Carole Highlands

Important Information

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Specialty Programs Eligibility Notifications

Read important updates for High School Specialty Programs and Middle School Creative and Performing Arts eligibility notifications

Explore Title I Summer Programs

APPLY NOW! The ESSA & Title I Department is excited to offer a 4-week Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics (STEAM) enrichment program designed to immerse current 4th and 5th grade students currently enrolled at Title I schools!

Welcome

Uniform Policy

School Supplies

Register for School

Transportation

Health

Visit our School Nurse's page for important required health forms and information.

Announcements

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.

Calendar of Events

March 31

Tue

31

Mar 2026

Spring Break – Schools Closed for Students and Teachers

All Schools and Centers

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All Day

April 1

Wed

1

Apr 2026

Spring Break – Schools Closed for Students and Teachers

All Schools and Centers

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All Day

April 2

Thu

2

Apr 2026

Passover* (starts sunset of 4/1)

All Schools and Offices

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All Day

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Helpful Links

PGCPS Safe: Stop Bullying

Hazel Health Care for Students

Volunteer

Adopt a School Program

SchooLinks Information (Transcripts, Scholarships and College/Career Planning)

Student Device Use in PGCPS

Pay a Technology Device Fee on MySchoolBucks

Resources

Available Programs at Carole Highlands

Awards and Recognition

Maryland Green School (2018, 2022)

School Information

1610 Hannon Street

Takoma Park, MD 20912

Phone 301-431-5660

Fax 301-431-5670

Principal Jevivvien Ray
jevivvien.ray@pgcps.org

Hours 7:30 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.

Grades PreK-6

Uniform Mandatory

School Colors Blue and White

Mascot Eagle

School Support

How to address questions and concerns Area 1 Website Area Resolution Services (ARS)

Instructional Director Niki Brown, Ed.D.
301-952-6583

School Board District: 3

Parent Engagement Assistant

Cecilia Penate | Bilingual (Spanish)

Pupil Personnel Worker

Ms. Donna Nelms
donna.nelms@pgcps.org

Enrollment, Transportation, and Related Services

How to Enroll - Elementary School

Bus Routes Questions about Transportation? Call 301-952-6570 Learn more about child care