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Parkdale High School

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nameParkdale High School
imageParkdale High.jpg
image_size200px
motto"Building a Brighter Future — One child at a Time!"
streetaddress6001 Good Luck Road
cityRiverdale Park
stateMaryland
zipcode20737
countryUnited States
coordinates
fundingtypePublic
schooltypeMagnet High School
foundedFebruary 1, 1968
districtPrince George's County Public Schools
yearbookLair
superintendentMonica Goldson
principalTasha Graves-Henderson (2016– )
grades9–12
enrollment2,800 (2024)
languageEnglish
communitiesRiverdale Park, New Carrollton, Woodlawn
feedersCharles Carroll Middle School
William Wirt Middle School
campusSuburban
mascotPanther
colorsForest Green & Gold
rival
url

William Wirt Middle School

Parkdale High School (PHS) is a public high school located in Riverdale Park, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools system. Enrollment was 2,800 students in grades nine through twelve as of 2024.

Parkdale High School serves: portions of Riverdale Park and East Riverdale, all of Woodlawn, and the majority of New Carrollton.

It hosts an International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet program.

History

Parkdale High School opened on February 1, 1968.

Principals

  • G Allen Sager (1968–1977)
  • Charles C Cockrell (1977–1981)
  • James V Foran (1981– )
  • Alonzo Grigsby (c 1984– )
  • William LeFevre (c 1988–1999)
  • Donald Horrigan (2000–2006)
  • David P Burton (2006–2010)
  • Cheryl Logan (2010–2013)
  • Tanya Washington (2013–2016)
  • Tasha Graves-Henderson (2016– )

Notable alumni

  • Leon Brown - professional football player
  • Sugar Ray Leonard
  • Moses Nyeman — professional soccer player for D.C. United (entered with class of 2017; did not graduate)

Sports

  • Baseball
  • Basketball (boys and girls)
  • Bocce
  • Cross country
  • Cheerleading
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse (boys and girls)
  • Soccer (boys and girls)
  • Softball
  • Swimming (boys and girls)
  • Tennis (boys and girls)
  • Track and field (boys and girls)
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

Demographics

Population of Parkdale High School (as of June 2020).

202073718611473242354

References

References

  1. "[http://gis.pgcps.org/mapgallery/Maps/Boundaries%20-%20High.pdf NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019]." [[Prince George's County Public Schools]]. Retrieved on August 26, 2018. - Compare with municipal and census designated place maps.
  2. "[http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info/maps.cfm Maps]." Town of Riverdale Park. Retrieved on March 3, 2018.
  3. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Woodlawn CDP, MD". [[U.S. Census Bureau]].
  4. "[https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st24_md/place/p2455400_new_carrollton/DC10BLK_P2455400_001.pdf 2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: New Carrollton city, MD]." [[U.S. Census Bureau]]. Retrieved on September 1, 2018.
  5. (1977-07-22). "G. A. Sager, Riverdale Principal, Dies". Washington Post.
  6. (1977-07-22). "G. A. Sager, Riverdale Principal, Dies". Washington Post.
  7. 1978 Lair, Parkdale High School yearbook, page 139
  8. (1980-06-13). "Hidden Cost of Class Photos: Area Schools Get Percentage". Washington Post.
  9. 1982 Lair, Parkdale High School yearbook, pages 9, 95
  10. 1984 Lair, Parkdale High School yearbook, page 94
  11. 1988 Lair, Parkdale High School yearbook, page 86
  12. 1989 Lair, Parkdale High School yearbook, page 78
  13. 1990 Lair, Parkdale High School yearbook, page 96
  14. 1991 Lair, Parkdale High School yearbook, page 92
  15. (1999-09-15). "Metts Appoints Five Regional Directors for School Clusters". Washington Post.
  16. (2006-06-21). "Prince George's Students Continue to Gain on Tests".
  17. (2000-08-10). "Horrigan and Kent accept first-time roles as principals". Washington Post.
  18. (2008-04-04). "Arrest made in fatal stabbing". Washington Post.
  19. (2016-09-12). "Principal at Pr. George's high school dies unexpectedly". Washington Post.
  20. (21 May 2015). "Ravens rookie lineman Leon Brown (Parkdale) hopes to land roster spot with hometown team".
  21. Hernandez, Nelson. (2009-06-02). "'You must be a fighter in Life". Washington Post.
  22. "D.C. United signs 15-year-old to a contract".
  23. "Parkdale High".
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