There’s a big push from residents against closing Pointer Ridge Elementary, and the school board will decide on some major changes, including new boundaries for six Bowie schools, on November 10. If you’ve got thoughts, now’s the time to speak up at the public hearings on October 20 and 25!
Here are the highlights:
- Residents opposed the closure of Pointer Ridge Elementary School during public hearings.
- The School Board will decide on recommended changes on November 10.
- Boundary changes for the 2023-2024 school year affect six Bowie schools.
- Pointer Ridge Elementary is proposed to close due to low capacity (48% in 2021).
- Recommendations will be presented to the Board of Education on October 13.
- Public hearings for feedback are scheduled for October 20 and October 25 at 6pm.
- Residents can sign up to speak at the public hearings.
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Major Bowie School Changes Recommended
UPDATE: Residents showed up to public hearings in force expressing strong opposition to the closure of Pointer Ridge Elementary School.
The School Board is expected to make a decision on the recommended changes November 10. Residents can contact school board members directly with their thoughts here.
The Prince George's County Public School system routinely updates school boundaries based on classroom capacity, community surveys, and public feedback. The latest proposed boundary changes for the 2023 – 2024 school year are out, with six Bowie schools impacted.
Pointer Ridge, Northview, Rockledge, Whitehall, Samuel Ogle, and Benjamin Tasker would see changes. The biggest change would come for Pointer Ridge, which being only at 48% capacity in 2021, would close completely. Recommendations will be presented to the Board of Education on October 13.
Residents are encouraged to share feedback at public hearings on October 20 and October 25 at 6pm. The board is expected to vote on the recommendations on November 10.
Residents with thoughts are asked to sign up to speak, links below. More information on the topic is available here.
Oct 20 – Public Hearing (sign up to speak)
Oct 25 – Public Hearing (sign up to speak)