Pointer Ridge Elementary

1110 Parkington Lane

Bowie, MD 20716

301-390-0220

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Chipmunk: School Bus Tracking App for Real-Time Updates

Chipmunk Bus Tracking App Current bus routes Available: Mullikin (Routes 371–455) This app provides parents and guardians with real-time updates and trip notifications about their child's school bus. Additional routes will be added later.

Pointer Ridge Tee Shirts

Support Class Color Day. Buy this great shirt to support Class Color Day - PANTHER PRIDE! Hurry, sale ends Sunday, August 30. Below are the 26/27 Class Colors: Kindergarten - YELLOW 1st Grade - GREEN 2nd Grade - ORANGE 3rd Grade - PURPLE 4th Grade - RED 5th Grade - BLUE

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Preparing for the 2026-2027 School Year

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Sneak A Peek/Student Orientation

Back to School Night

Free Back-to-School Vaccines for Students

Make an appointment August 22, September 12, or September 26.

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Letters from Principal McIntyre

Honor Roll Assemblies

Come back later for 2026-2027 Honor Roll information.

Calendar of Events

August 24

Mon

24

Aug 2026

Kindergarten Orientation

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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

August 24

Mon

24

Aug 2026

Sneak-A-Peek/Open House

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10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

August 25

Tue

25

Aug 2026

First Day of School for Students

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PGCPS Safe: Stop Bullying

Hazel Health Care for Students

Adopt a School Program

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Student Device Use in PGCPS

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Parent Guide Video - Registration Documentation

5th Grade Transitional Registration Guide

School Registration Requirements (Entry Enrollment)

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