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This page brings together key resources from Prince George’s County Public Schools to help you navigate the local systems that directly impact your child’s education. From special education services and transportation to school records, handbooks, and lunch menus, these links connect you with the everyday tools and support you need to stay informed and engaged.
Note: The PGCPS website contains a wide range of helpful resources, but its content is frequently updated. If any of the links below stop working, try searching the link title directly on the main PGCPS website to find the most current version.
Visit the PGCPS Search Page here: https://www.pgcps.org/search
Access ParentVUE (Synergy) to view your child’s grades, attendance, registration status, emergency contacts, and other school data
Replacing the old SchoolMAX portal.
The official site for special education services in Prince George’s County. Find programs, staff contacts, and district-wide updates.
Official PGCPS explanation of parents’ rights in special education.
Procedures on how to raise concerns with school staff and administrators.
Outlines student expectations, discipline policies, and legal rights within Prince George’s County Public Schools.
Available in multiple languages.
Provides guidance, workshops, and individual support for families of students with disabilities. Connects parents with resources, staff, and tools to navigate special education services.
Looking to connect with other families?
Join the SECAC-PG email forum on Groups.io to hear from other parents about events, programs, and support resources that matter to families of students with disabilities.
Run by parents, for parents.
Find registration requirements, boundary maps, and school zone updates. Use the SchoolFinder tool to see which schools your child is zoned to attend.
See School Services > Transportation Services below to find Transportation support.
Learn about available specialty and charter school programs, how to apply, key deadlines, and answers to frequently asked questions. Includes current openings, application forms, and lottery results.
Families of students with disabilities can apply to specialty programs. Contact the Office of Special Education or the Family Support Center to discuss how IEP services may be supported in these settings.
Bus schedules, routes, and contact info for transportation support. Follow your child's bus route in real time with the StopFinder app, or find your child's bus stop with InfoFinder.
Note: Chipmunk, a new app to replace StopFinder, will begin limited rollout in Fall 2025, starting with high-need groups.
SchoolMessenger is used to deliver robocalls, texts, and email updates from PGCPS—especially messages from the Board of Education and district leadership.
To enroll, you'll need a ParentVUE account, since SchoolMessenger uses that contact info to verify your identity.
Note: For weather closures or emergency alerts, use ParentVUE or the PGCPS mobile app, which deliver notifications from individual schools automatically.
View current school meal menus, nutrition information, and updates from Food & Nutrition Services, and apply for free/reduced meals.
Request transcripts, report cards, enrollment history, or initiate a school transfer. Includes forms, instructions, and contact info for the PGCPS Records & Transfers Office.
Prepared by us in conjunction with The Arc of Prince George’s County, this 2007 report evaluated the extent to which students with disabilities are included in general education settings in Prince George’s County Public Schools, and provides recommendations for improving access.
If you have questions about any of the links above or need help understanding how these policies affect your child, our board is here to help. We’re parents and advocates too - and we’re happy to connect.
Contact Our BoardThis page was last updated: August, 2025.
