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Cherokee Lane Elementary

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - Thursday, January 29, 2026 | CODE YELLOW | Schools are closed. All Offices are closed. Emergency personnel only must report to work. Meal distribution will open...

Meal distribution will open at the following five locations on Wednesday from 11am - 1pm:

Drew-Freeman MS
Fairmont Heights HS
Greenbelt MS
Laurel HS
Surrattsville HS

Cherokee Lane Elementary

2617 Buck Lodge Road

Adelphi, MD 20783

301-445-8415

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Our school uses ClassDojo to communicate updates, events and class information from our staff to families. You will be invited to your student's individual class when rosters are assigned. Click LOG IN if you already have an account or SIGN UP to create a new username and password.

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Library & Media Website

Media Specialist: Mrs. Saint-Jean

Welcome to the Cherokee Lane Elementary School Library/Media Website. Visit Mrs. Saint-Jean's Media Website to view information on Grade Level Reading, Book Fairs, Computer Clubs and more!

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Important Information

Cherokee Lane Elementary School

ParentVUE

This is the where parents/guardians can access grades, attendance, and more.

Community Resources

Meet our Community School Coordinator, Ms. Mariscal. Check out information on parent workshops, school events, food & nutrition, mental health support and after-school enrichment. Or email gesireth.mariscal@pgcps.org .

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Student Resources

Announcements

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Calendar of Events

February 9

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9

Feb 2026

2nd Quarter Report Cards Released ONLINE

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February 13

Fri

13

Feb 2026

Teacher Planning Day - Early Dismissal for Students

All Schools and Centers

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February 16

Mon

16

Feb 2026

Holiday – Presidents’ Day – Schools and Offices Closed

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Helpful Links

PGCPS Safe: Stop Bullying

Hazel Health Care for Students

Adopt a School Program

SchooLinks Information (Transcripts, Scholarships and College/Career Planning)

Student Device Use in PGCPS

Pay a Technology Device Fee on MySchoolBucks

Resources

Available Programs at Cherokee Lane

Awards and Recognition

Maryland Green School (2016, 2020)

School Information

2617 Buck Lodge Road

Adelphi, MD 20783

Phone 301-445-8415

Fax 301-445-8442

Principal Brian Galbraith
brian.galbraith@pgcps.org

Assistant Principal Kayla Newsome
kayla.newsome@pgcps.org

Hours 7:30 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.

Grades K-6

Uniform None

School Colors Blue and White

Mascot Jaguar

School Support

How to address questions and concerns Area 1 Website Area Resolution Services (ARS)

Instructional Director Judith Haughton-Williams
301-952-6583

School Board District: 3

Parent Engagement Assistant

Karen Ramirez | Bilingual (Spanish)

Pupil Personnel Worker

Tia Yisrael
tia.yisrael@pgcps.org

Enrollment, Transportation, and Related Services

How to Enroll - Elementary School

Bus Routes Questions about Transportation? Call 301-952-6570 Learn more about child care