Yellow Jacket Family News

After a fabulous first week of school at Gwynn Park, The House of the Jackets, I am very confident that we will have an amazing school year!

This year, we move forward united in purpose and pride. One School. One Family. One Jacket! The Gwynn Park Community is One Jacket, with one intention to provide a world-class, legendary educational experience in the southernmost city of Prince George’s County.

This week, all students will participate in their 1st Quarter Code of Conduct Assemblies. These assemblies are an important opportunity to ensure that every student understands the expectations of Gwynn Park High School and Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) and the responsibilities that come with being a member of our school community.

Students will review the expectations for maintaining good standing, making positive choices, and avoiding behaviors that may result in disciplinary or out-of-school consequences. We want every student to understand not only the rules, but also the importance of their choices and how those choices impact their success at school.

Students will also review their academic expectations, including the requirements for promotion to the next grade level and the credits and coursework necessary to graduate at the end of the school year. Our goal is to ensure that every student understands where they are academically, what is expected of them, and the actions they can take to remain on track.

At Gwynn Park High School, we believe that clarity creates opportunity. When students understand the expectations, they are better positioned to make informed decisions, take ownership of their success, and thrive.

One School. One Family. One Jacket!

This is our house.
This is our legacy.
This is our moment.

The charge this year is to continue building a legacy of excellence at Gwynn Park High School. My commitment to you remains steadfast: to provide access, create opportunity, and protect you, our team, and the legacy we are building together.

WELCOME LETTER FROM PTSA PRESIDENT

Please feel free to reach out to me by email at naima.hopkinsvinson@pgcps.org.

Please join our new official School Instagram: @gphsyellowjackets

Your Purposeful Principal,

Naima Hopkins-Vinson

Uniform checks every week!! IDs are expected!

WHITE/BLACK/GOLD CREWNECK JACKETS OR SWEATSHIRTS; NO BLUE JEAN

12th Grade Assistant Principal

Rashieda Addison, rashieda.addison@pgcps.org

11th Grade Assistant Principal

John Quinn, john.quinn@pgcps.org

10th Grade Assistant Principal

Yolanda Clark, yolanda.leonardclark@pgcps.org

9th Grade Assistant Principal

Eric Harrison, eric.harrison@pgcps.org

While mobile phones continue to be useful tools in education, they have also become a harmful distraction for many teenage learners during the school day. We are asking all parents to help by exploring ways of implementing parental controls on student mobile devices during school hours. We also ask that you have regular conversations with your children about responsible usage of mobile devices and social media. We will be having ongoing conversations with the community about this throughout the year to promote a safe and healthy learning environment for all.

Please note that TEACHERS ARE PERMITTED TO HAVE NO CELL PHONE POLICIES IN THEIR CLASSROOMS, and students must adhere to these classroom rules.

Parental control guides for iPhones, Android, and other devices

As you prepare for this exciting milestone, please keep the following important updates in mind:
• Service Learning Hours are a graduation requirement. These must be completed, especially if you plan to apply for an early release schedule. Be sure to check the 2027 Canvas page for details.
• Review your Graduation Notification Agreement (GNA) provided by Ms. Greene to ensure you are on track with your credit requirements for senior status.
• Parents & Students: Please join the BAND app to stay informed. Important updates, including Senior Pictures, have already been posted.

Senior Sunrise on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 6:00 am on the new TURF! See the flyer.

Welcome Freshmen!!

Be on the lookout for Freshman Activities!

Class of 2030 SGA Elections Coming SOON!

Opening 9th grade letter

Join the Band App for more information on the class of 2030

Band App-Class 2030

Parking Enforcement

All parked cars need a parking pass. Student parking passes can be purchased from MySchoolBucks for $25. A copy of a valid license, registration and insurance is required for the application, which is available in the main office. Towing has resumed. All visitors to the school can receive a parking pass from the main office.

SCHOOL HOURS REMINDER

First period starts at 7:45 am! Any student arriving afterwards will have an unexcused tardy for the day. The number of unexcused tardies because of car drop offs is unacceptable. Please be mindful that students are missing instructional time in the first period and grades will be impacted.

WELCOME LETTER FROM PTSA PRESIDENT

Students, Parents, and Guardians,

1. Student lunches should be sent with them when they arrive for school or lunch can be purchased in the cafeteria via MySchoolBucks.
2. Please refrain from bringing fast food to the school for your students and their friends throughout the school day and during their lunch period, as it is a distraction in classes.
3. Food deliveries ordered by students, parents, family members or friends will NOT be accepted from DoorDash, Uber Eats, GrubHub or any other food delivery service or vendor. It will be confiscated.

• Tuesday, September 1, 2026: Course Change Request Opens

• Friday, September 11, 2026: Underclassmen Picture Day

• Tuesday, September 15, 2026: Back to School Night, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm

• Wednesday, September 16, 2026: No School for Students, Staff PD

• Tuesday, September 22, 2026: SPED Parent Night 6:00 pm, Invitation Coming

• Friday, October 16, 2026: Staff Professional Development Day, No School for Students and Homecoming Game, 7:00 pm

• Saturday, October 17, 2026: Homecoming Parade and Dance, 7:00 pm -11:00 pm

School Instagram:@gphsyellowjackets