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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William Paca Elementary

7801 Sheriff Road

Landover, MD 20785

301-925-1330

Class Dojo

ParentVUE

Panther Spotlight

William Paca Pre-K Accreditation

PGCPS has been using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) as an observational instrument to assess classroom quality in our pre-kindergarten classrooms. Effective teacher-student interactions are a primary component of high-quality early educational experiences. Click the button to find our fall evaluation “glows” and “grows.”

Fall Evaluation Results William Paca Maryland Program Improvement Plan (PIP) 2024-2025

William Paca Maryland Accreditation Self-Assesment

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William Paca PreK 2024-2025 Parent Survey Results

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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!

Student Supply Lists

Parents Welcome Back Letter

Parents

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

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April 1

Wed

1

Apr 2026

Spring Break – Schools Closed for Students and Teachers

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April 2

Thu

2

Apr 2026

Passover* (starts sunset of 4/1)

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Helpful Links

PGCPS Safe: Stop Bullying

Hazel Health Care for Students

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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 William Paca

Title I | Parent Right to Know Letter | Parent and Family Engagement District Policy

School Information

7801 Sheriff Road

Landover, MD 20785

Phone 301-925-1330

Fax 301-925-1338

Principal Dorothy Clowers, Ed.D.
dorothy.clowers@pgcps.org

Hours 8:30am to 2:40pm

Grades K-5

Uniform Mandatory

School Colors Green and Black

Mascot Panthers

School Support

How to address questions and concerns Innovation and Performance Area Schools Area Resolution Services (ARS)

Instructional Director Chelsea Hill
301-952-6210

School Board District: 6

Parent Engagement Assistant

Janett Simmons | Bilingual (Spanish)

Pupil Personnel Worker

Buffie Finley
buffie.faulk@pgcps.org

Enrollment, Transportation, and Related Services

How To Enroll: Elementary School

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