C.O.P.S. Officers Message

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Camp Springs Civic Association

There has been a rash of residential burglaries in the county. Please don’t answer your door for strangers, and report such activity to the police. A lot of the break-ins are occurring during the day, between 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

There has been a rash of thefts from auto and vandalism to auto (approximately 18) that has occurred during the overnight hours  in the area of Canterbury Way, Stratton Road and the 5400 Block of Temple Hills Road.  At this point, the suspect is an unknown black male slim build wearing black pants and a white shirt.  The suspect is operating a black luxury type vehicle with vehicle lights similar to a Cadillac DTS or CTS.  The suspects method of operation is to use an unknown object to break out the vehicle windows and steal property.  In some cases, the suspect would just vandalize the vehicle and take nothing.

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Seven PGCPS Students Excel In Regional SkillsUSA Competition

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Camp Springs Civic Association

H.S. Tech Skills USA

Seven Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) students excelled in the annual Maryland SkillsUSA Regional Competition early February. These students now have the opportunity to compete in the state competition in April.

“Congratulations to all of the students who competed in this competition,” said Dr. Kevin M. Maxwell, Chief Executive Officer for Prince George’s County Public Schools. “We are proud of their accomplishments as they demonstrate mastery in career and technical skills that prepare them for the future.

This year’s competition theme is SkillsUSA: Champions at Work, Education and Skilled to lead America. The following students placed in the competition:

Student

Placement

School

Trayvon Washington

1st Place Carpentry

Suitland High School

Jazmine Tinsley

3rd Place Cosmetology

Laurel High School

Maria Valasquez

3rd Place Esthetic

Laurel High School

Devon Long

2nd Place Masonry

Crossland High School

Chris Salmeron

3rd Place Masonry

Crossland High School

Brittany Johnson

3rd Place Nail Care

Crossland High School

Deandre Smith

3rd Place Plumbing

Suitland High School

SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.

 Read more: Here

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PGCPS Back To School Fair

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Camp Springs Civic Association

Let’s All Give Back and Pitch In: The Great PGCPS Backpack Challenge

¡Vamos todos a devolver y a echar una mano! El gran reto de mochilas auspiciado por PGCPS

PGCPS 2014-BTS-Fair

 

The goal is to have 7000 “stuffed” backpacks (stuffed with school supplies) ready to be distributed to PGCPS students at this year’s Back-to-School Fair.

Call to all schools, offices and community partners to participate in this year’s “Great Backpack Challenge.” Donate stuffed backpacks to be handed out to PGCPS students (Prek through Grade 12) at the Back-to-School Fair on August 9 at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro.

For more information, call 301.952.6001.

La meta es rellenar 7000 mochilas listas para distribuir este año a estudiantes de PGCPS en la Feria de Regreso a la Escuela (Back-to-School).

Llamado a todas las escuelas, oficinas y socios en la comunidad para que participen en “El Gran Reto de Mochilas.” Donar mochilas rellenas para distribuir a estudiantes de PGCPS (PreK hasta Grado 12) en la Feria de Regreso a La Escuela el 9 de Agosto, en el Show Place Arena, en Upper Marlboro.

Para más información, llame al 301.952.6001.

For information about the Back-to-School Fair on August 9, click here.

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