New funding strategy may expedite HES, HMS projects
By BEN SIMASEK — As Hyattsville’s population continues to grow and its schools age, local officials and advocates are coordinating closely with…
Police investigate reported shooting; search for suspects is ongoing
By KRISSI HUMBARD — Just before 11 a.m., police received a call for gunshots fired near Hyattsville Middle School. Residents reported…
School murals in Hyattsville energize students, the community
By COLLEEN D. CURRAN — Parents, local artists and supportive faculty deserve credit for the new indoor and outdoor murals that energize…
Hyattsville students participate in national school walkout
By KRISSI HUMBARD — “This cannot keep happening.” That sentiment echoed across the city as students in Hyattsville joined millions in…
HES, HMS building projects delayed, proposed funding decreased
BY HEATHER WRIGHT — With school summer vacation here, school construction projects may not be uppermost in anyone’s mind. However, public schools…
HMS achieves permanent status for creative writing program
BY HEATHER WRIGHT — Starting spring 2018, applicants for the creative writing program at Hyattsville Middle School (HMS) could start hearing wishes…
Parents, students fight sudden cancellation of HMS creative writing major; win partial victory
BY KIT SLACK — When applications for the Creative and Performing Arts Program at Hyattsville Middle School (HMS) became available in…
PHOTOS: Dance showcase brings books and paintings to life
BY GABRIELA MARTÍNEZ — High school and middle school students from Prince George’s County showed off their dance skills during the…
County budget includes major renovations to Hyattsville schools; local students to be shuffled to new middle, high schools as early as 2019
BY REBECCA BENNETT — Updated with a link to provide feedback about new middle school locations. At a March 10 Prince…
City prioritizes Route 1 parking garage, school infrastructure
BY REBECCA BENNETT — On Nov. 4, the City of Hyattsville hosted a legislative priorities breakfast at Busboys and Poets for…
