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FROM THE DESK OF DR. HERRING

April 1, 2025

FROM THE DESKOF DR. HERRINGApril 1, 2025

REMINDER: Superintendent's Community Forum Tonight!

REMINDER: Superintendent's Community Forum Tonight!

Attend a community forum with Superintendent Millard House II TONIGHT at Fairmont Heights High School to ask questions, share feedback and hear district updates.

Quarterly Community Forum
Tuesday, April 1 | 6-7:30 pm
Fairmont Heights High School
6501 Columbia Park Road
Landover, MD 20785

RECORDATORIO: ¡Asista a un foro comunitario con el superintendente esta noche!

Asista a un foro comunitario con el superintendente Millard House II ESTA NOCHE en la Escuela Superior Fairmont Heights para hacer preguntas, compartir comentarios y escuchar actualizaciones del distrito.

Foro Comunitario Trimestral
Martes 1 de abril | 6-7:30 pm
Escuela Superior Fairmont Heights
6501 Columbia Park Road
Landover, MD 20785

RAPPEL : Forum communautaire avec le surintendant ce soir !

Participez à un forum communautaire avec le Surintendant Millard House II, CE SOIR au Lycée Fairmont Heights pour poser des questions, faire part de vos commentaires et écouter les actualités du district.

Forum communautaire trimestriel
Mardi 1er avril | 18h-19h30
Lycée Fairmont Heights
6501 Columbia Park Road
Landover, MD 20785


Help Us Prevent Flu Spread in Schools

Parents/Guardians,


Our school communities are feeling the impact of a nationwide rise in flu cases, with increasing numbers across the county and outbreaks in several of our schools. Tragically, we have lost two students.


The most effective way to prevent the spread of the flu is to keep sick children home. If your child is experiencing symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, or body aches, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat and headaches, vomiting, and diarrhea. Please do not send them to school. We also encourage families to consider flu vaccinations, which can significantly reduce the severity of illness.


Vaccination is also an important step in keeping our schools safe — not just for the flu, but for overall student health. The Prince George’s County Health Department offers flu vaccines at the Cheverly Health Department, Monday through Friday, from 9am to 3pm. Additional resources can be found at pgcps.org/flu.


PGCPS has taken immediate proactive measures to slow the spread of the flu, including:


Enhanced Cleaning – Increased disinfection of high-touch areas in schools and buses.

Handwashing & Hygiene – Ensuring ample soap, paper towels, and hand sanitizer, along with reminders for proper handwashing.

Temporary Masking – If flu cases reach critical levels in a school, we may require temporary masking to safeguard students and staff.

On-Site Flu Vaccination – We are partnering with the Prince George’s County Health Department to provide flu vaccines in affected schools.

Limiting Exposure – Keeping students in consistent groups where possible to limit interactions and contain outbreaks.

Extracurricular Adjustments – Modifying or postponing high-contact activities and large gatherings as needed.

Ongoing Monitoring – We continue to track illness trends, work closely with local health officials, and update families regularly.


Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students, staff and our school safe.

Sincerely,


Dr. Herring and Ms. Holmes

FEBRUARY 2025 OBSERVANCES

ARDMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Please call the main office for an appointment or assistance in registering online 8:00 a.m. - to 2:00 p.m. In-person, office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 100 p.m. Please call (301)925-1311 Thank you.

Email: ardmore@pgcps.org
Website: https://schools.pgcps.org/ardmore/
Location: 9301 Ardwick Ardmore Road, Springdale, MD, USA
Phone: (301)-925-1311
Twitter: @ArdmoreES_PGCPS

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