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| South Laurel High School | |
|---|---|
| Name | South Laurel High School |
| Established | 1969 |
| Type | Public high school |
| District | Prince George's County Public Schools |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Principal | [Name] |
| Enrollment | ~1,500 |
| Colors | Maroon and White |
| Mascot | Golden Hurricane |
| Location | 3800 Fox Mill Dr, Laurel, Maryland |
South Laurel High School is a public secondary institution located in Laurel, Maryland within Prince George's County, Maryland. Founded during a period of expansion in Prince George's County Public Schools, the school serves a diverse population from surrounding communities including sections of Laurel, Maryland, Bowie, Maryland, and nearby unincorporated areas. The school participates in regional academic collaborations and countywide initiatives tied to institutions such as Prince George's Community College, University of Maryland, College Park, and secondary feeder schools in the district.
South Laurel High School opened in the late 1960s amid demographic changes linked to suburban growth in Prince George's County, Maryland and infrastructure projects including the construction of Interstate 95 and the expansion of U.S. Route 1. Its development paralleled countywide educational planning influenced by policymakers from the Prince George's County Board of Education and leaders connected with the Maryland State Department of Education. Over time the school weathered shifts in local industry, commuter patterns tied to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland, and broader social movements reflected in regional events like demonstrations connected to national incidents such as the Civil Rights Movement aftermath and reactions to federal policies under administrations from Richard Nixon to contemporary governors of Maryland. Renovations and additions were funded through bonds approved by county voters and coordinated with agencies that managed school construction throughout the state. The campus has hosted visits from elected officials connected to Maryland General Assembly members and local council representatives.
The campus sits near major transportation corridors that connect to Beltway (I-495), Baltimore–Washington Parkway, and commuter rail stations serving the MARC Train network. Facilities include classroom wings, science labs updated to standards resonant with programs at University of Maryland, College Park STEM initiatives, a library/media center, visual and performing arts spaces used for productions of works such as adaptations of William Shakespeare plays and musicals inspired by composers like Andrew Lloyd Webber. Athletic facilities include a stadium, gymnasiums, and fields configured for sports with governing bodies like the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association. The campus landscape features green spaces comparable to other county high schools and is adjacent to neighborhoods developed in the postwar era influenced by builders and planners associated with regional development patterns.
Curricular offerings align with county requirements and crosswalk with advanced programs modeled on national standards similar to those promulgated by organizations like the College Board and International Baccalaureate frameworks. Students can access Advanced Placement courses that mirror exams in subjects promoted by the College Board and dual-enrollment options coordinated with Prince George's Community College and articulation agreements with regional universities including Towson University and University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Career and technical education pathways reflect partnerships with workforce initiatives and entities such as the Maryland State Department of Labor and pathway programs that echo models from the National Academy Foundation. The school participates in academic competitions including regional Science Olympiad and National History Day events where pupils compete alongside peers from schools in neighboring counties like Howard County, Maryland and Montgomery County, Maryland.
Extracurricular offerings range from chapters of national organizations such as National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America to arts ensembles that perform repertoire associated with composers like Ludwig van Beethoven and contemporary arrangers. Student government interacts with countywide student leadership programs run by the Prince George's County Board of Education and participates in civic events alongside community institutions including the City of Laurel administration and local chapters of nonprofit organizations. Clubs span cultural, academic, and service orientations with exchanges and events that occasionally involve partnerships with nearby cultural venues like the Laurel Mill Playhouse and regional historic sites such as Montpelier Mansion.
Athletic teams compete in conferences governed by the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association against rivals from nearby high schools including institutions from Bowie, Maryland and other Prince George's County schools. Sponsored sports include football, basketball, soccer, track and field, baseball, softball, and volleyball, with student-athletes occasionally recruited by colleges such as Morgan State University, Towson University, and University of Maryland, College Park. The program emphasizes compliance with policies from state athletic associations and adherence to training principles promoted by national bodies like the National Federation of State High School Associations.
Alumni of the school have pursued careers across politics, athletics, arts, and sciences, attending institutions such as Howard University, Georgetown University, University of Maryland, College Park, Pennsylvania State University, and Johns Hopkins University. Graduates have participated in professional leagues and organizations including the National Football League, Major League Baseball, and national arts ensembles. Others have served in public roles within Prince George's County government, federal agencies in Washington, D.C., and nonprofit leadership positions connected to entities like the National Park Service and regional cultural institutions.
Category:High schools in Prince George's County, Maryland