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Greenbelt Today
By the People, for the People
PGCPS Proposes Cuts to Programs Impacting Greenbelt Students
Proposed $150 million in budget cuts would eliminate positions and programs at local schools.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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The Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) has proposed $150 million in budget cuts for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, including the elimination of an assistant principal position and a professional school counselor position at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program at middle schools, the Chinese language immersion program at Greenbelt Middle School, and the Summer Bridge program for students entering the Science and Technology program at Eleanor Roosevelt High School.
Why it matters
The proposed cuts would significantly impact educational opportunities and support services for students in Greenbelt, potentially hindering their academic progress and access to college preparatory programs. The elimination of immersion language programs and the Summer Bridge program could also limit pathways for students interested in STEM fields.
The details
The FY 2027 Operating Budget Snapshot on the PGCPS website highlights the proposed cuts, which include the elimination of a professional school counselor position and a program assistant principal position at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Charles Herbert Flowers High School, and Oxon Hill High School. The reduction of an assistant principal and professional school counselor at Eleanor Roosevelt High School has been confirmed by the school's principal, Dr. Portia Barnes. However, District 2 Board Member Jonathan Briggs stated that the PGCPS administration had committed to no layoffs, and Interim Superintendent Shawn Joseph said staff will, at most, be moved to other roles if they are impacted.
- The final public hearing on the proposed budget is scheduled for February 19, 2026.
- The PGCPS Board is set to vote on the budget on February 26, 2026.
The players
Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS)
The public school system serving Prince George's County, Maryland, which has proposed $150 million in budget cuts for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
Dr. Portia Barnes
The principal of Eleanor Roosevelt High School, who has confirmed the proposed cuts to an assistant principal position and a professional school counselor position at the school.
Jonathan Briggs
The District 2 Board Member for PGCPS, who stated that the PGCPS administration had committed to no layoffs and that staff will, at most, be moved to other roles if they are impacted.
Shawn Joseph
The Interim Superintendent of PGCPS, who stated that staff will, at most, be moved to other roles if they are impacted by the proposed budget cuts.
What’s next
The PGCPS Board is set to vote on the proposed budget on February 26, 2026, after a final public hearing on February 19, 2026.
The takeaway
The proposed budget cuts by PGCPS would significantly impact educational opportunities and support services for students in Greenbelt, potentially hindering their academic progress and access to college preparatory programs. The elimination of immersion language programs and the Summer Bridge program could also limit pathways for students interested in STEM fields, raising concerns about equity and access to quality education.
