Prince George's County school board holds meeting to discuss calendar, future plans after snow days
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Prince George's County Schools are finally back in class after seven snow days. On Wednesday, the Board of Education held an emergency meeting to discuss the calendar and future plans. FOX 5's Homa Bash reports.

Snow and ice still disrupting Prince George’s County schools

Prince George’s County leaders say an aerial survey conducted Monday showed widespread snow and ice still coating neighborhoods, a key reason why county schools remain closed on Tuesday.

2 moms suing PGCPS after students allegedly tied to chairs with bungee cords

Two mothers in Prince George’s County are suing the public school system after a teacher allegedly tied their first-graders to chairs using bungee cords. 

Prince George's County parents react to naming of district's new superintendent

As Prince George's County gets ready to say goodbye to their superintendent Millard House II, the newly appointed superintendent, Dr. Shawn Joseph, is getting a warm welcome from county leaders.

Prince George's County bus driver accused of reckless driving that was caught on camera

A Prince George’s County school bus driver is facing allegations of reckless driving after exclusive video captured the driver crossing a double yellow line and speeding away. FOX 5's Melanie Alnwick says despite the video evidence, the driver remains employed, though it is unclear whether they are still operating a school bus.

2 Prince George's County students die from flu

Two students in Prince George's County have died from the flu, the district confirmed to FOX 5 on Friday.

Brutal school assault caught on video: Parents demand justice for Maryland teen

A 14-year-old student at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland, was brutally attacked last Thursday, and some of the assault was captured on cell phone video. The girl’s parents, demanding justice, are now calling on police to arrest the teenage suspects involved in the attack.

Prince George’s County considers banning cell phone in schools

Prince George’s County is considering a countywide ban on cell phones in school buildings, following a growing national trend aimed at reducing classroom distractions. 

PGCPS teacher kept in jail as police find more evidence of child abuse in his home

A Prince George’s County elementary school teacher charged with sexual abuse of a minor and possession of child pornography will remain in custody after his attorney waived a bond hearing on Wednesday.

Senior skip day shooting: PGCPS condemns violence, offers support to students

Prince George's County Public Schools has released a statement regarding the senior skip day event in Greenbelt that left five students injured last week. 

Judge denies release of student accused of bringing loaded gun to Flowers High School

An 18-year-old arrested for bringing a loaded handgun to Flowers High School — just days after multiple fights broke out at the school — was ordered held without bond by a judge on Tuesday.

Gingerbread house decorating
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Prince George's County Public Schools had students come to Fox 5 DC to share how to decorate gingerbread houses.