Paint Branch High School is the first high school in the state to be recognized as a Safe Schools Maryland Gold School. The school completed the requirements to be named a Maryland Gold School in the spring of 2021.

WHAT: The Paint Branch school community will be recognized for its Gold School status accomplishments with a formal ceremony. State officials will present the school with a celebratory banner.

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: Paint Branch High School, 14121 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville

WHO: Among those expected to speak at the event are:

• Ms. Karla Silvestre, Vice President, Board of Education
• Dr. Afie A. Mirshah-Nayar, Principal, Paint Branch High School
• Kate Hession, Executive Director of the Maryland Center for School Safety

Media Contact: Christopher Cram, Christopher_C_Cram@mcpsmd.org or 240-740-2837