Largo Principal's Parent Press

The Largo Principal's Parent Press is a bi-weekly communication newsletter that will be used to keep parents in the know about events, happenings, and updates at Largo High School straight from Principal Lewis' desk.

Hours of Operation: 7:45 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.

Please find contact information for each of Largo High School's Administrators:

9th Grade: Tanya Parris-Andrews (tanya.parris@pgcps.org)

10th Grade: Robyn Jones (robyn.jones@pgcps.org)

11th Grade: Dr. Vivian Powers (vivian.powers@pgcps.org)

12th Grade: Christopher Jackson (christo.jackson@pgcps.org)

Immersion Programs: Denise Cabrera (denise.cabrera@pgcps.org)

Please find contact information for each of Largo High School's Professional School Counselors:

9-12 A-G - Valerie Johnson (valerie.alston@pgcps.org)

9-12 H-O - Tomeco Dates (tomeco.dates@pgcps.org)

9-12 P-Z - Dr. Monet Hawkins (monet.hawkins@pgcps.org)

When reaching out to a PGCPS member via email or phone, they have 48 hours to reply to your inquiry. Please see the information below for where to share your concerns:

Admin Concern: Step 1: Grade level administrator-----Step 2: Principal----- Step 3: Instructional Director

Scheduling Concern: Step 1: Counselor--- Step 2: Grade level administrator--- Step 3: Principal

Special Education Concern: Step 1: Case Manager--- Step 2: IEP Facilitator--- Step 3: Principal

Teacher Concern: Step 1: Teacher-----Step 2: Grade level administrator----- Step 3: Principal

Our goal is to meet your needs to the best of our ability with the resources that are available to us. Please use processes above to give Largo every opportunity to work with you for the best school experience possible.

On behalf of the Largo High School community, we extend greetings to you and your families for a most enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday. This is a season of reflection for many, and we are so thankful to have you and your children as members of our village.

Largo High School began it's inception of weapons detection equipment on Monday, November 13. To update to our community, this process has gone exceptionally well. We have tried to share as much information as possible to prepare parents and students in assisting us with this process. Students have adjusted wonderfully, and we are excited to have additional resources in helping us to have the safest building possible for staff and students. Please continue to support us in this endeavor by speaking with your child(ren) about school safety, and ensuring that they come to school with a clear book bag every day, which is a non-negotiable for PGCPS secondary schools.

The grade appeal window opens on Tuesday, November 21. To initiate a grade appeal, please connect with your grade level administrator or your child's professional school counselor. Please see the link below for the grade appeal form:

Grade Appeal form for PGCPS

Report cards will be released on Tuesday, November 21. Please use this time to celebrate students who have made extraordinary marks for the first quarter. Also, this can be a time of reflection for students who may have found several obstacles as an opportunity for intervention and planning for improvement. Please work with your grade level administrators and professional school counselors in setting up conferences to have conversations about your child's performance and ways that we can support you in helping them to reach their potential.

Douglas Gilchrist has been named as Largo High School new Band Director. Mr. Gilchrist was introduced to band parents and students on November 16. Mr. Gilchrist brings many years of teaching experience to the position and will begin holding band practice on Monday, November 27. If your child is interested in this activity, whether they have experience or not, please stop by the instrumental music room to learn more about this opportunity.

Largo Student Government Association (SGA) held its first student-led townhall meeting on Thursday, November 16. SGA officers worked with student representation across all grade levels on team-building, and sharing critical information from the most recent countywide SGA meeting. Student leaders also gave opportunities to students to share their perspectives on initiatives that are going well and where the school can make improvements. We are proud of our student leaders for taking initiative in elevating the student voice in our community.

Mrs. Nicole Mintz, Parent Engagement Assistant, is your direct link to providing you with support. Mrs. Mintz provides parents with issues ranging from helping you to access SchoolMax to providing workshops to help our parents navigate our school and school system. Mrs. Mintz can be reached at Nicole.Mintz@pgcps.org.

Did you miss an edition of the Principal's Press? Don't worry. We've you got covered. Go back and review any of the previous editions of Principal Lewis' letter by clicking the links below:

August 25, 2023

September 10, 2023

September 26, 2023

October 6, 2023

October 18, 2023

November 1, 2023

Within the next 2 Weeks:

• November 21 - Report cards released for PGCPS
• November 21-December 7: Grade Appeal Window Open
• November 22-25 - Thanksgiving Break - (PGCPS Schools and Offices Closed)***
• November 29 - November Parent Workshop with Mrs. Mintz - 9:30 a.m. (Link to Meeting)

Save the Dates:

• December 6, 2023 - Largo Monthly PTSO Meeting - In Person (6:00 p.m.)
• December 7, 2023 - Basketball Season Begins
• December 18 - December 22 - Winter Spirit Week
• December 25, 2023 - January 2, 2024 - Winter Break (PGCPS Schools and Offices Closed)***

Email: Albert.Lewis@pgcps.org
Website: https://schools.pgcps.org/largo/
Location: 505 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 808-8880
Twitter: @Albert_TLewis