Candice Perkins, Candidate for District 9 BoE, Prince George’s County

Marlboro Day 2K26! 🎉

A day filled with community, unity, and celebration of the rich history of Upper Marlboro. From the annual parade to the incredible performances, local vendors, and neighbors coming together throughout the day, it was truly a great time for all.

A special shoutout to the Frederick Douglass High School Band for representing our community and participating in this cherished hometown tradition. Your talent, pride, and spirit were on full display!

There’s nothing like celebrating the place we call home💜

Congratulations to the 47 James Madison Middle School National Junior Honor Society inductees from the Class of 2026!

It was truly an honor to serve as the keynote speaker at this year’s induction ceremony. Attending a school is one thing, but returning years later to pour into the next generation of leaders is a full-circle moment I don’t take for granted.

Membership in NJHS is a significant achievement and a reflection of scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. I am excited to see all that these future leaders will accomplish.

As a proud JMMS alum, it was especially exciting to learn that one of the departing NJHS members will be joining the FDHS P-TECH program this fall. The legacy continues!

Thank you to the JMMS administration, staff, and families for your unwavering commitment to student success.

Attention State of Maryland Parents/Guardians!

Maryland is launching new PreK-8 math standards for the 2026-27 school year. The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is hosting virtual family info sessions this June to help us understand the changes and share resources we can use at home.

🗓️ Session Options:

Tuesday, June 2: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Wednesday, June 10: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Thursday, June 18: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Saturday, June 27: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Registration link is in the comment below…please share💜

Please join me in congratulating Class of 2026 Seniors Gerald Carter (Frederick Douglass High School) and Ava Rankin (Oxon Hill High School) for being selected as the TWO Prince George’s county recipients of the 2026 Minds in Motion Scholarship, presented by the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA)!

This scholarship is in recognition of a student-athlete (one male and one female per county) who have exemplified both academic and athletic prowess at the interscholastic high school level lettering in at least 3 different sports throughout their high school journey for 2 years or more and having a 3.25 unweighted overall GPA.

Gerald and Ava were honored at a luncheon held at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on May 28,2026.

Congratulations Gerald & Ava on your outstanding achievement!

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

May their courage, sacrifice, and legacy never be forgotten.