Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - Thursday, January 29, 2026 | CODE YELLOW | Schools are closed. All Offices are closed. Emergency personnel only must report to work. Meal distribution will open...

Meal distribution will open at the following six locations on Wednesday from 11am - 1pm:

Drew-Freeman MS
Fairmont Heights HS
Greenbelt MS
Laurel HS
Surrattsville HS
Sonia Sotomayor MS @ Adelphi

Colin Powell Academy

12200 Fort Washington Road

Fort Washington, MD 20744

301-850-6402

Parents

Students

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2025-2026 School Supplies Lists

Gear up for Success: Here is the list of School Supplies from Pre-K to 8th Grade for the school year 2025-2026!

School Supplies Lists

The Call

Step into the heart of our school community with "The Call," your gateway to the latest happenings at Colin Powell Academy. Stay connected, stay informed, and help us create the stories and memories for our children.

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Colin Powell Academy's Schedule for SY 25-26

New School Hours

Colin Powell Academy's Schedule for SY 25-26 Prince George’s County Public Schools is moving to standardized bell times as part of efforts to improve school bus transportation districtwide. For the 2025-26 school year, Colin Powell Academy's start and end times are 8:30 AM to 3:10 PM. Doors open at 8 AM. More information on the full scope of PGCPS transportation improvements and FAQs can be found at https://www.pgcps.org/bus. Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we navigate this change together.

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Important Information

Attendance Matters

Parents feel free to use this link to submit your child's attendance. Thank you

Family and Student Letters

School Uniforms

CPA Special Education Meeting Announcement

Meet our dedicated Special Education team on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 10 AM - 11 AM!

Early Dismissal Policy

To facilitate a secure transition for our buses and ensure the safety of our students, all early dismissals MUST be completed by 1:00 PM.

Virtual Town Halls

If you missed our previous virtual town halls, please click on the link below to view the recordings.

Ribbon Cutting

On February 21, 2024, the students and staff of Colin L. Powell Academy, PGCPS officials, and other County and State elected officials celebrated t the ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new, state-of-the-art facility. If you missed the event, click below to view the recording.