Interim
CEO Dr. Monica Goldson kicked off the 2018-19 school year with an assist from
local leaders on #PGCPS1stDay.
U.S.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, County Executive Rushern Baker and State’s Attorney
Angela Alsobrooks joined Dr. Goldson in taking an up-close look at our new
investments and programs.
Highlights
include the new Tulip Grove Elementary — a $26
million major renovation and addition featuring geothermal heating, natural
light and industry-leading design; a backpack giveaway at Columbia Park Elementary
School; a student-led tour of innovative programs at Parkdale High School; and
lunch at Dr. Henry A. Wise High School, where Dr. Goldson was founding
principal.
Other
back-to-school highlights: $3 million in new smart boards, iPads and other
technology, more than $1 million shifted from the central office to the schools
and 20 additional schools to incorporate arts integration.
PGCPS also launched a new school bus
tracking app that provides families with bus location and estimated time
of arrival, as well as a Youth Apprenticeship Program designed to provide high
school career academy students real-world experience in carpentry, plumbing and
other fields.
View photos from #PGCPS1stDay.