Enter to Win for Teacher Appreciation Week!

As we prepare to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5–9, PGCPS is proud to partner with the American College of Education (ACE) to offer educators a chance to win an American Express gift card by sharing your "why" — why you teach and why you choose PGCPS.

To participate:

Complete the entry form.
Upload a 15–30 second video answering: "Why PGCPS?" Share why you choose to stay, teach and grow with us.

Select videos may be featured during Teacher Appreciation Week and/or in future district campaigns to spotlight the incredible talent and dedication of our educators.
The contest entry period opens Tuesday, April 29, and closes at midnight on Tuesday, May 6.

Video Submission Guidelines

Please film your video vertically.
Uploaded videos must utilize the following scripts:

Mandatory Video Open:

Hi my name is (insert name), and I am a PGCPS educator at (insert school name), and I am here to share my why!

(Choose one question to answer. State the question before your response.)

Why do I stay?
Why do I teach?
Why do I choose to grow with PGCPS?

Filming Tips:

If filming on your cell phone, clean your lens.
Smile and let your unique personality shine!
Film vertically in a well-lit, quiet space with no distractions.
Show your PGCPS pride! Wear school colors, school paraphernalia, or PGCPS blue.