In light of the highly contagious COVID-19 BA.5 variant, masks will be mandatory in all schools and facilities effective Monday, August 15 and until further notice. This decision was recommended by the Prince George's County Health Department.
When responding to public health threats such as COVID-19, maryland school districts have flexibility in determining mask-wearing policies. In July, PGCPS transitioned from mandatory mask-wearing to a mask-option policy for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. Mask policy is subject to change according to local and/or state health department guidance and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations.