The Week Ahead #21
1/26/2026- 1/30/2026
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Weather Alert - Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - Thursday, January 29, 2026 | CODE YELLOW | Schools are closed. All Offices are closed.
Elevating minds. Expanding horizons.
Dear College Park Academy Families -
It's week #21! We have starter the second semester/ quarter 3. A shout out to the winners of the January 22, 2026 Science Fair:
First Place Overall Anderson Hsu ( 8th grade)
Second Place Overall Addison Leopold ( 7th grade)
Third Place Overall Max Guzman (7th grade)
Honorable Mentions
Natalie Guzman (HS)
Daisy Perretti ( 7th grade)
Aaron Gregory (7th grade)
Jacqueline Taylor (6th grade)
CPA Plus – Spring 2026
Registration for CPA Plus Spring 2026 remains open. The new semester begins January 27 and includes tutoring, clubs, athletics, and enrichment opportunities.
Athletics
CPA student-athletes will compete in several away games this week. Visit our athletics website for schedules and updates.
8th Grade Families
The High School Course Registration Assembly will take place on Friday, January 23 at 2:15 p.m., an important step in planning for high school. This assembly is for students only.
Warm regards,
Dr. Abu-Arja, Dr. Libby, Mr. Baker, and Mr. Reid
$20K for Live + Work College Park
$20K for Live + Work College Park
The College Park City-University Partnership offers employees of College Park and the Discovery District $20,000 in downpayment/closing cost assistance toward the purchase of a home in College Park, Maryland. Funding is provided via a zero-interest, forgivable loan with a seven year term. The program is fully funded through 2027.
For more information, visit: www.collegeparkpartnership.org/liveworkprogram.
Important Upcoming Date:
January 26, 2026 - Early Dismissal @11:50am for Students and Teachers - Teacher Grading Day
January 27-29, 2026 - CPA MS SRRH Second Semester Assemblies (Times TBA)
February 2-6, 2026 - National School Counseling Week
WETATi
Looking to win seed money to launch your business idea or have an invention that could shift the culture but you don't know where to start because you don't have any entrepreneurial education or workforce development skills? Then Join WETATi Academy's Practical Entrepreneurship Education program and Dureke Business iDEA Pitch Competition.
Last year, CPA student and proud WETATi Academy Youngpreneur, Aaron Harwood, came in 1st place at our Annual WETATi Academy National Dureke Business iDEA Pitch Competition and won $600 in seed money for the kinetic energy generator he co-founded called AA Energy.
YouTube Link: WUSA9-TV CBS News Interviews WETATi Academy Youngpreneur - Aaron Harewood
To join the WETATi Practical Entrepreneurship Education Program click, https://forms.gle/ARZrHzhorU7MmQFu5 or use the QR code.
Address:5751 Rivertech CourtRiverdale Park, MD 20737Phone: 240-696-3206
Principals: Dr. Gordon Libby- High SchoolMr. Steven Baker- Middle SchoolMr. Aaron Reid- Assistant Principal
Office Hours 7:55 am- 3:30 pm
School Hours for Students Doors open at 8:00 am; Instruction from 8:15 am- 2:50 pm
School Hours for Students Doors open at 8:00 am; Instruction from 8:15 am- 2:50 pm
College Park Academy is a Prince George’s County public charter school for students grades 6-12. We deliver a strong academic culture, personalized learning, & college-level opportunities in partnership with the University of Maryland.
#1 high school in Prince George’s County – the only county school in Maryland’s top 50
#16 high school in the state of Maryland, up dramatically from #30 last year
#856 in the Nation, a significant climb from #1,691 — placing CPA in the top 5% of high schools nationwide
100% Graduation Rate, holding strong at the top both in Maryland and nationwide
Source-- US News and World Report
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