Prince George’s Co. Public Schools give out backpacks during the annual ‘Drive and Dash’

The Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) held its annual “Drive and Dash” event on August 12th, 2023, at the FedEx Field parking lot in Landover, Maryland. The event is designed to provide free backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need ahead of the new school year, according to WTOP News.

The event was a drive-thru format due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Families drove to the distribution area, where volunteers placed the backpacks in their cars. The bags were filled with essential school supplies such as notebooks, pencils, and crayons.

The event was successful, with over 5,000 backpacks distributed to needy students. “We’re just happy to be able to provide something for our students,” said PGCPS CEO Millard House, as reported by NBC4 Washington.

The event was made possible by the collaborative efforts of PGCPS, the Prince George’s County Police Department, and FedEx Field. “We’re grateful for the partnerships that make this event possible,” said PGCPS Chief Operating Officer Monica Goldson, as reported by The Washington Informer.

The annual “Drive and Dash” event is just one of the many ways that PGCPS is working to support its students and their families. The school district is committed to providing quality education to all students, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.

PGCPS CEO Millard House Shares Vision for the Future

PGCPS CEO Millard House recently shared his vision for the school district’s future in an interview with Maryland Matters. House, who took over as CEO in June 2022, is focused on improving student achievement and creating a more equitable education system.

One of House’s top priorities is improving students’ reading and math proficiency rates. He plans to accomplish this by providing more resources to struggling students and hiring more reading and math specialists.

In addition, House is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive school district. He plans to increase the number of teachers and staff of color and to provide more cultural competency training for all employees.

House is also focused on improving school safety and security. He plans to work closely with the Prince George’s County Police Department to ensure that schools are safe and secure environments for students and staff.

Overall, House’s vision for the future of PGCPS is one of excellence and equity. He believes that all students deserve a high-quality education and that it is the school district’s responsibility to provide that education.

The annual “Drive and Dash” event is just one example of how PGCPS is working to support its students and their families. With the support of its community partners and dedicated staff, PGCPS is well-positioned to achieve House’s vision for the future.