On behalf of Charles County Public Schools (CCPS), I share a sorrowful and emotional update. We have learned that the devastating plane crash last night over the Potomac River involving an American Airlines regional flight and a U.S. Army helicopter has directly impacted our school communities. It has been confirmed that some of the victims were family members, friends and mentors to a number of our students and staff. We extend our deepest sympathies to all who are impacted by this tragedy...
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Charles Co. School system looking for calendar committee volunteers, group will study SY 2026-2027 calendar
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking volunteers to serve on its calendar committee. Volunteers must be able to attend in-person meetings on Wednesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata. The first meeting is set for Feb. 19.
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SMCM Associate Professor of Psychology Jennifer Tickle and Alumna Publish Article in Counselling Psychology Quarterly
Associate Professor of Psychology Jennifer Tickle and Alumna Publish Article in Counselling Psychology Quarterly Angela Draheim January 29, 2025 - 12:55 pm January 29, 2025
In December 2024, Associate Professor of Psychology Jennifer Tickle and Julia Fitzpatrick ’23 published an article entitled “Eye contact matters: exploring its influence on interpersonal comfort and self-disclosure in virtual interactions” in the journal Counselling Psychology Quarterly.
Eye contact is known to...
Wrestling takes more than physical strength. “It’s a lot of mental stuff,” Oriana Boling, a La Plata High School senior, said. “I’d say it’s more mental than physical.”
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A focal priority of Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is that all students, no matter their background, are supported and provided access to a high-quality education in safe learning environments. While CCPS must abide by federal and state laws, it is not the role of the school system to inquire about a person’s or student’s immigration status.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students in Grades 9-12 who attend Henry E. Lackey, La Plata, Maurice J. McDonough, Thomas Stone and Westlake high schools can earn high school graduation requirements outside of the regular school day by completing an extended-day course for original credit.
Priority enrollment will be given to students in Grades 11-12. Students in Grades 9-10 who register will be enrolled, space permitting. Courses are taught using the online APEX/Edmentum learning...
The Board of Education of Charles County is hosting a virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. through Zoom. The Board will determine its Town Hall focal topic next week. The event is open to the public through Zoom, but attendees must have an active Zoom account in order to join.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school juniors can apply for the 2025 Maryland (MD) Boys or Girls State program through the American Legion Auxiliary.
According to https://mdboysgirlsstate.org/, Girls State participants are taught the responsibilities of citizenship and the ideals of Americanism while Boys State attendees will be exposed to the rights, privileges, duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen.
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The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 4 p.m. work session on Monday, Jan. 27, in the auditorium of St. Charles High School. St. Charles is at 5305 Piney Church Road in Waldorf. The meeting is taking place at the school to accommodate students, staff and their families who will be recognized for state championship wins. The meeting will stream live on the CCPS website at www.ccboe.com.
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The Board of Education of Charles County has created subcommittee meetings that will be held through the spring. The first four meetings will be held this week.
The meetings will be held on the Webex platform and are available to the public to watch using the link to join
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SMCM Associate Professor Barrett Emerick Named an Editor of an Online Journal, and Republished in an Ethics Textbook
Associate Professor Barrett Emerick Named an Editor of an Online Journal, and Republished in an Ethics Textbook Gretchen Phillips January 10, 2025 - 9:43 am January 10, 2025
Associate Professor of Philosophy Barrett Emerick recently became an editor of “Feminist Philosophy Quarterly” (FPQ). The online journal is open-access, peer-reviewed and dedicated to promoting feminist philosophical scholarship. FPQ is one of three journals that specializes in feminist philosophy.
Additionally...
Professor Bailey Presents on Data Science Instruction in Psychology Angela Draheim January 15, 2025 - 2:48 pm January 15, 2025
Professor of Psychology Aileen Bailey, in collaboration with Associate Professor of Psychology James Mantell, recently presented on “Increase in Data Science Confidence following Enhanced Data Science Instruction in Psychology Lab Courses” and “Collaboratory Enhancing Data Science Skills in Psychology Majors” at the Annual National Institute on the Teaching of...
Charles Co. CCPS calendar changes due to inclement weather closures, last student/teacher days moved
For the 2024-2025 school year, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) identified in its calendar four possible inclement weather make-up dates in June 2025. As of Jan. 15, the school system has used three inclement weather school closure days.
The last day of school for students for the 2024-25 school year now moves to Friday, June 13. The last day for teachers moves to Monday, June 16.
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Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students recently earned honors in the Junior American Citizens Contest, sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). The organization includes a Junior American Citizens Committee, which supports contests for children who promote patriotic development.
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Associate Professor Kathy Koch Featured on Christopher Reeve Foundation Website Gretchen Phillips January 14, 2025 - 3:24 pm January 14, 2025
Katherine Koch, associate professor of educational studies, was recently recognized by the Christopher Reeve Foundation for publishing “EMS Response to Patients with Special Needs: Assessment, Treatment, and Transport” (Fire Engineering). Koch was featured as the EMS Spotlight on the organization's website in December.
Koch published the textbook...
The Board of Education of Charles County at its Jan. 14 meeting recognized outstanding students for academic achievement, personal responsibility and career readiness.
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