Welcome to Imagine Andrews

Imagine Andrews Public Charter School (PCS) was established on Joint Base Andrews in 2011 to provide outstanding educational opportunities for military and community students.

Our mission is to serve our nation by providing the students of the Andrews Community with a “world class” education, while meeting the needs of military families. Our vision is to create a school environment that prepares students for high school and beyond, develops their strong moral character, and provides them with the skills necessary to lead and advance our nation.

Continue to check this site for updates, along with the latest news and information about our school. We invite you to contact us with questions at info@imagineandrews.org.

Apply Now

Imagine Andrews is open to all children living in Prince George’s County, and it is tuition-free. In order to enroll your child at Imagine Andrews, you must apply through our online lottery process.

PLEASE NOTE: The open enrollment period for the 2012-2013 school year has ended. A computerized lottery drawing was held on April 6, and all parents/guardians were notified by mail of each child’s status (accepted or wait-listed) by April 30.

You can only apply for enrollment at one of the four Imagine schools in Prince George’s County. If your child has been wait-listed and you indicated a second choice for a school in the comment section of the online application form, we will contact you with further information ONLY IF your second choice does not have a wait list.

If you have questions about enrollment, please contact our Enrollment Counselor at info@imagineandrews.org.

Get the Latest Information

Download the most recent PTO information calendar here. And click here to download and read the latest issue of “ImagiNation,” the monthly e-newsletter for the schools of Imagine Maryland.

Careers at Imagine Andrews

Are you a passionate educator interested in joining the Imagine Andrews team?
Click here for more information.

Watch Us Grow

We worked hard to create a safe and joyful school facility that would provide the very best education possible. Click here to see pictures of the transformation of our building.

Serving The Community

“This is going to be a great school that will offer excellent educational opportunities for the students attending, enhancing the tie between the community and the base.”
– Colonel Ken Rizer, Commander,
11th Wing, Joint Base Andrews.

Who is Imagine Schools

Imagine Andrews Public Charter School is a member of Imagine Schools, a full-service charter school management organization that operates 72 schools in 12 states and helps nearly 80,000 parents and guardians educate their children.

News & Events

That’s the ‘Spirit’!

Sporting wild hairdos, zany socks, and silly hats, members of our community hosted the first annual “Spirit Week” in April. To promote school pride and unity, students and teachers participated in a number of fun activities, including dress-up days and a sports day, and showed the spirit of giving by donating items each day. All the clothing, canned goods, and candy collected during the course of the week were donated to local community charities, shelters, food banks, and the U.S. troops.

PTO Sponsors Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair came to our campus in April. Sponsored by the Imagine Andrews PTO, this two-day event promoted reading and family involvement. Students, teachers, and parents browsed and purchased the newest selections of children’s books. The Imagine Andrews PTO raised funds that will be used to support reading instruction in the classroom.

Going ‘Purple Up!’ to Support Military Kids

April marks national “Month of the Military Child,” which was established to underscore the important role children play in the Armed Forces community. In recognition of this celebration, Imagine Andrews invited all staff and students alike to participate in “Purple Up! For Military Kids” Day, to be held on Friday, April 13th. On this day, everyone wore purple as a sign of support and thanks to all military children for their strength and sacrifices. Why purple? According to Operation: Military Kids (OMK), which is organizing the event, purple symbolizes all branches of the military because it is the combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red, and Navy blue.

Gunn Is Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Bonita Gunn, a Grade 2 Math/Science teacher, who has been selected as the 2012 Imagine Andrews Teacher of the Year. The annual Teacher of the Year award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding work and dedication to their school community, is one of the highest honors an Imagine school can bestow on a staff member. Gunn, who is the first winner of this award for Imagine Andrews, is eligible to be considered for the Maryland Region Teacher of the Year award. The regional winner will then be nominated to enter the Imagine Schools Teacher of Year award, announced later this year.

Imagine Andrews Wants You to ‘Get Fit’

The Imagine Andrews PTO is sponsoring the first annual “Family Fitness Night” on March 26 at the Community Activity Center located on Joint Base Andrews. All students and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend this new and fun-filled event, which runs from 6-8 pm. Among the night’s activities will be games, exercising, dancing, and health and nutrition education. So dress comfortably and plan to “learn and burn” (some calories)! Admission is free to PTO members, and $5 for non-PTO members (proceeds will directly support the students of Imagine Andrews). We hope to see you there!

Tuskegee Airmen Fly Again at Imagine Andrews

Imagine Andrews students recently got a “living history” lesson. Trent Dudley, president of the East Coast Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Inc., was the guest speaker for the school’s Black History Month celebration on Tuesday, February 28. Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Dudley, who flew aircraft during his career in the USAF, addressed students in Grades 2-4, discussing the history of the Tuskegee Airmen and their mission, and how his organization works to encourage students to become aviators. Read more here.

Meet Our School Liaison Officer

Imagine Andrews welcomes Sharon Moore as the new School Liaison Officer for Joint Base Andrews (JBA). Moore’s role is to serve military families in matters concerning school-age children, such as relocation and deployment issues, school transition, student/parent advocacy, school- or district-level special education system navigation, home-schooling support, post-secondary school preparation, and other family-related issues. Click here to learn more about the office or to contact her for an appointment.

PTO Hosts ‘Fun’ Family Night

The Imagine Andrews PTO recently sponsored a night of “fun” for all Imagine Andrews families. The “Family Fun Night,” held February 16, at the Chick-fil-A in Capitol Heights, featured food, entertainment, and a “special surprise.”