Greetings Yellow Jacket Families!!! 📣
"Spring Break countdown: 5 school days to go! If your family could teleport anywhere for a week of fun, where would you land—and what’s the first snack you’d grab when you get there?"
Fourth Quarter has begun, and for our seniors, it is only for three weeks. Please see the senior calendar attached below. MCAP testing will begin when we return from Spring Break! More information will come when we return, but the schedule of testing is below.
This week is Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! Join me in celebrating and recognizing our AMAZING APs: Dr. White, Ms. Addison, Mr. Harrison, and Ms. Clark!!!
Uniform checks will occur on Monday to reinforce expectations before Spring Break.
We will no longer have individualized water bottles for students; we have water coolers in multiple locations in the building, and students need to bring their own water bottles to fill from the cooler.
If you have any concerns, please reach me by email at naima.hopkinsvinson@pgcps.org. Follow me on Twitter @GPHS_PrinHopVin, and join the band app .
I wish you a safe and restful Spring Break, and a happy fourth quarter!
Your Purposeful Principal,
Naima Hopkins-Vinson
4/7/25 4:30 PM Douglass @Gwynn Park
4/11/25 4:30 PM Fairmont Heights @Gwynn Park
4/14/25 2:00/4:30 PM Central @Gwynn Park (Double Header)
4/17/25 4:30 PM Gwynn Park @Great Mills
Softball:
4/7/25 4:30 PM Gwynn Park @Surrattsville
4/9/25 4:30 PM Gwynn Park @Crossland
4/11/25 4:30 PM Fairmont Heights @Gwynn Park
4/14/25 4:30 PM Roosevelt @Gwynn Park
Boys Lacrosse:
4/7/25 5:30 PM Gwynn Park @Fairmont Heights
4/10/25 5:30 PM Gwynn Park @Oxon Hill
4/12/25 9:00 AM Parkdale @Gwynn Park
Girls Lacrosse:
4/7/25 6:00 PM Gwynn Park @Parkdale
4/9/25 4:30 PM Suitland @Gwynn Park
4/11/25 4:30 PM Gwynn Park @North Point
Tennis:
4/8/25 4:00 PM Langley Park @Gwynn Park
4/10/25 4:00 PM Intl Largo @ Gwynn Park
4/11/25 4:00 PM College Park @Gwynn Park
Track:
4/9/25 4:00 PM Developmental Meet 3 @ Potomac
Student Service-Learning (SSL) Hours are due!
Please submit completed SSL verification forms to Ms. Critten or Ms. Clark. Be sure to answer the two questions on page 1 and the reflection question on page 2. Failure to complete your hours will prevent graduating on time.
College Acceptance Submissions
Please make sure to complete the google form for any and all college submissions on Schoolink.
A Double Good Fundraiser & Pizza Sales after school Monday, Wednesday, Friday by starting the 14th of March Indefinitely.
Important Dates:
See the Senior Calendar from now until May 9th (Last Day for Seniors)
Senior Class Parent Meeting on April 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
HBCU Pep Rally on April 24, 2025 9:00-11:00 am
Saturday May 10th 7:00pm- 11pm Prom at the Gaylord National Hotel (Tickets go on sale early April)
Thursday May 22nd Graduation at the Showplace Arena 3:30-5:30pm
Please contact our Sponsors if you have any questions:
Mr. Barbour, asa.barbour@pgcps.org
Ms. Brooks, eliqua.brooks@pgcps.org
9th grade Parent Meeting On April 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
Our First Creative Entrepreneur Expo!
Congratulations are in store for Ms. James and her committee for the planning and execution of the first Creative Entrepreneur Expo on March 25, 2025. They hosted a male and female panel session, and a networking training during the two hour program. Students also had the opportunity to meet with business owners, social media influencers, and entrepreneurs. Students who participated signed up and received gift bags, as well as a lot of inspiration.
GPHS has an Electric Vehicle Team!
Gwynn Park has an Electric Vehicle Team that is preparing to compete in the DC Electric Vehicle Grand Prix on May 3, 2025! They are deep in the process of constructing the vehicle and preparing to drive with the partnership of Sydney Harrison's office and the men of Omega Psi Phi. Be on the lookout for spirit filled fundraisers leading to the race!Congratulations to Gabriella Santana and Amber Jamison!
The William S. Schmidt Center hosted our 4th Annual EcoAction Art Contest this year. They challenged PGCPS students to create an ORIGINAL 2D piece of art that showcases their personal UNDERSTANDING of and intended ACTION towards environmental stewardship and being an agent of change in our world. Mr. Freeman had two winners!!
Change in After School Activity Pick UP
To ensure a smoother and safer pick up process, we are making a small change to the after-school activity student pick-up procedure. After-school activity pick-up will take place at Door #16 by the gym. This adjustment allows us to manage the flow of traffic better and ensure all students are dismissed in an organized and timely manner. Door #16 is on the east side of the building near the football field.
PTSA is Fully Accredited and Accepting Dues NOW!
Attention Parents, Teachers and Students! Great NEWS, PTSA is now fully able to accept payment for dues of $25. For fully voting rights in this week's elections, please submit payment via Cash app $PTSAGwynnParkHS. If anyone has questions, they can send it to ptsagwynnparkhs@gmail.com or contact the PTSA president, Dr. Small at (301) 602-2520.www.ptsagphs.org
Parking Enforcement
All parked cars need a parking pass. Student parking passes can be purchased from Security for $25. A copy of a valid license, registration and insurance is required. Towing will be enforced. All visitors to the school can receive a parking pass from the main office.
Where do I Go?
Here is a link to a help document of where to go for what at Gwynn Park.
Students, Parents, and Guardians,
- Student lunches should be sent with them when they arrive for school or lunch can be purchased in the cafeteria via MySchoolBucks.
- Please refrain from bringing fast food to the school for your students and their friends throughout the school day and during their lunch period, as it is a distraction in classes.
- Food deliveries ordered by students, parents, family members or friends will NOT be accepted from DoorDash, Uber Eats, GrubHub or any other food delivery service or vendor.
Gwynn Park High School
Location: 13800 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD, USA
Phone: 301-372-0140
Twitter: @GPHS_PrinHopVin