From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Funeral Arrangements for the Honorable Mayor James Walls, Jr.

There may always be questions and there may never be a final answer because none of us were there when Mayor Walls took his last breath.

I prefer to remember him as The Honorable Mayor James Walls, Jr., Mayor of District Heights. I prefer to remember his smile and his love for his City. I prefer to remember him as a vibrant and willing leader in his community. I prefer to think of him as Mayor Walls!

Let's be thankful to have known him and to have worked with him as a leader in Prince George's County!

Dr. James L. Walls Headshot

Funeral Arrangements for Mayor James Walls, Jr. based on information provided:

Flowers or condolences may be sent to District Heights Municipal Building, 2000 Marbury Drive, District Heights, Maryland 20747.

The Funeral will take place: Saturday, May 21st at Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit, 1717 Ritchie Road, District Heights, Maryland 20747.

10:00 am Viewing

12:00 noon Service

Interment at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery

If funerals are not your thing, and I understand that, I ask that between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 noon you take a few minutes and reflect on the life of this young man and his mother and father whom he has left behind!

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.

Thursday, May 12, 2016

YOU may sign up to transfer your child NOW!

There may be no need to change the school boundaries to move your child from Thomas Stone Elementary to Mount Rainier Elementary School for the upcoming school year. Check out this message!

The Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) Student Transfer Season Window opens TODAY! PGCPS will accept student transfer requests for the 2016-2017 school year from May 9 through June 10, 2016.

Parents and guardians can submit transfer requests electronically through the SchoolMax Family Portal -- COPY THIS AND PLACE IN YOUR WEB ADDRESS: https://family.sis.pgcps.org/schoolmax/reset.do;jsessionid=ccSpXwcSBqZF5NZLJgv9sy047VSh14PJJwMKyZjnPYchGWTmNp2s!1370652833?0uw3YEa.aU7zaju.xnn.xGOSd-Oh-OF%2BSO_SD_hD.0FhgwUVm3sEVzWgkz13S0dGDO6h6D0Fh_OgwEkeUs3uYAEEsaU7.LUazsrgjumkz13-SgsUWVjUVm3mWgwkmpwUVm31mLUjsegMmr3gYEjWekr3%3Dx

Portal access is limited to parents and legal guardians. Electronic transfer requests are only accepted from students enrolled in PGCPS.

The Office of Student Records, Transfers and Archival Services will not accept transfer requests to schools that exceed state-rated capacity. Click here to view a list of schools eligible to receive transfer students.

For details, transfer process instructions, and FAQs, visit the Student Transfer Request webpage by clicking here or copying and pasting this link: http://www1.pgcps.org/studentrecordsandtransfers/Student-Transfer-Requests/

Mayor Malinda Miles

Thursday, May 05, 2016

Did you miss this week's City Council meeting?

The Mount Rainier City Council meetings are streamed on the City's website. Should you wish to watch the meeting at work or at your leisure.

The meetings are also streamed on my Blog From the Desk of the Mayor. Please feel free to send me an email or leave a message on my Blog with your comments and concerns.

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