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Stephen Decatur Middle

Stephen Decatur Middle

8200 Pinewood Drive

Clinton, MD 20735

301-449-4950

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Upcoming Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to SDMS! The Book Fair will take place from 11/09 - 11/13, with a family shopping event taking place during parent-teacher conferences on 11/11.

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All PGCPS students and their families are welcome to attend this free, engaging evening of hands-on science exploration and discovery at the Howard B. Owens Science Center!

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8200 Pinewood Drive

Clinton, MD 20735

Phone 301-449-4950

Fax 301-449-2105

Principal Dr. Belinda Penn
belinda.penn@pgcps.org

Hours 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Grades 6-8

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Instructional Director Monica Gaines, Ed.D.
301-952-6584

School Board District: 9

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Robbin Epps
robbin.epps@pgcps.org

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