# Legends Public Charter School

**About Legends PCS**

Legends Public Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school in Prince George's County, Maryland, serving 900+ scholars in grades K-8. We are committed to educational equity and excellence through our innovative two-adult classroom model.

**Key Facts**

- **Founded:** 2020
- **Location:** 9700 Philadelphia Court, Lanham, MD 20706
- **Students:** 900+
- **Grades:** K-8
- **Two-Adult Model:** Every K-2 classroom is staffed by a certified lead teacher and a trained Legends Fellow (AmeriCorps), with strategic support extending into ELA and Math across grades. Fellows are not paraprofessionals—they are trained team members who reinforce instruction, lead small groups, and support classroom culture.
- **Tuition:** Free (funded through per-pupil state and local education funds)
- **Operator:** Equity Now, Inc. (501(c)(3) nonprofit)
- **Phone:** 240-455-5900
- **Email:** enrollment@legendsschools.org

**Core Pillars**

1. **Academic Excellence** - Rigorous curriculum with embedded Financial Education and STEM focus
2. **Whole Child Development** - Social-emotional learning and behavioral support
3. **Two-Adult Model** - Real-time differentiation and small-group instruction, K-2
4. **Financial Education K-8** - Scholars apply for business licenses, run student-led businesses, and pitch in the Legends Shark Tank; built on the OFID framework (Open. Fund. Invest. Donate.) in partnership with Equity Now
5. **Educational Equity** - Breaking barriers to opportunity in Prince George's County

**Admissions**

- Tuition-free with no application fee or entrance exam
- Participates in PGCPS charter school lottery through ScribChoice
- Applications open November 1, close mid-February
- Siblings of current students receive priority
- Contact: enrollment@legendsschools.org or 240-455-5900

**Contact & Engagement**

- **Main Office:** info@legendsschools.org, 240-455-5900
- **Tours:** Schedule at legendsschools.org/admissions/tour
- **Enrollment:** enrollment@legendsschools.org
- **Kindergarten Interest List:** legendsschools.org/admissions/kindergarten
- **Charter Day Sponsorships:** legendsschools.org/charter-day/sponsor

**Equity Now, Inc.**

Legends PCS is operated by Equity Now, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educational equity and innovation in Prince George's County.

**Charter Day**

The 6th Annual Legends Charter Day Awards Celebration was held June 2, 2026 at Prince George's Publick Playhouse, presenting five Legendary Teacher Awards. It has concluded — ticket and sponsorship sales are closed. Planning for the 7th Annual celebration in 2027 is underway; partnership interest goes to partnerships@legendsschools.org.

**Charter Day Sponsors**

- **KenectEd by NetAesthetics:** AI-native K-12 LMS, compliance-first (FERPA, COPPA, Georgia SB 89), piloted at Legends. https://kenected.com

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*Last updated: August 2026*