PGCPS Targets In-Person Classes For Nearly All Students This Fall

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Prince George's County Public Schools will not offer hybrid classes this fall. The move follows guidance from the Maryland State Department of Education and State Board of Education.

PGCPS instead hopes to offer completely in-person classes for nearly all students next school year. A limited number of students can apply to continue virtual classes.

The online option will only be available to students who excelled during distance learning or have medical conditions that make it unsafe for them to return to school.

Learners in kindergarten through sixth grade can apply for virtual instruction here. Anybody in grades seven through 12 can apply at this link. Students with medical conditions can apply through this form.

PGCPS encouraged everybody 12 and older to get the coronavirus vaccine. Eligible students can get the immunization at these school clinics. Teachers have been able to get the shot since January. The inoculation is not currently required for students nor staff.

School system CEO Monica Goldson will explain her plan at a Wednesday telephone town hall. Families will automatically receive a call inviting them to join at 5 p.m. Participants can also dial (844) 734-8766 for English or (508) 924-5155 for Spanish.

"I look forward to the fall with great excitement for the opportunity to reconnect with our students, families, educators, administrators and staff," Goldson said in a newsletter. "You have shown an incredible sense of community and resilience during these challenging times and I am proud of what we have accomplished together."

Coronavirus Vaccine Resources

Anybody 12 or older can now get the coronavirus vaccine at providers across the state. Check out our how-to guide to learn how to sign up for the shot.

Catch up on the infection and inoculation metrics in Prince George's County with our most recent numbers update. Head to Patch's immunization page to keep up with Maryland's latest vaccine news.

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