The Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee, known as SECAC, recently honored Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members who work with students with special needs. Parents and guardians can nominate CCPS staff members for an award to recognize outstanding work and kindness. Any staff member — teachers, building service workers, bus drivers, counselors, cafeteria staff, secretaries, principals, assistant principals, librarians and others — who have impacted a student with...
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Natasha Williams, school nurse at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School, was recently named the inaugural Nurse of the Year for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS).
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Professor Williams and Alum Published in Psychotherapy Bulletin Angela Draheim June 02, 2025 - 10:09 am
June 02, 2025
Professor of Psychology Libby Nutt Williams and alum Jake Jackson-Wolf '15 recently published an article in the Psychotherapy Bulletin. The article, "The Future of Master’s-level Psychotherapists Trained in Psychology," describes recent changes within the American Psychological Association (APA) regarding master's level training in psychology. The authors overview the...
The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10. The Board will meet in person at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey Building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata.
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Indian Head Elementary School was recognized as a Purple Star School by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in April. The recognition is a mark of distinction for schools that are dedicated to serving military-connected students and their families. The school was the first in Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) to receive it.
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The Bering Sea was Classroom for Marine Science Internship Gretchen Phillips May 30, 2025 - 3:55 pm
May 30, 2025
For his senior capstone project under St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s marine science program, Robert Koontz ’24 boarded a ship set for the Bering Sea as a student researcher on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Arctic Ecosystem & Climate cruise.
Koontz was invited by Visiting Professor of Biology and Marine Science Christina Goethel. The two joined...
For the first time this week, the sun peaked through the clouds on the morning of Friday, May 30. Just in time for Maurice J. McDonough High School to hold its graduation ceremony.
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Charles Co. A graduation carol – La Plata High School looks at the past, present and future at Class of 2025 graduation
La Plata High School brought a triple threat – of sorts – to its graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 29. The Class of 2025 boasted three valedictorians.
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Charles Co. ‘Greatness comes from 3300 Middletown Road’ Westlake High School holds graduation ceremony
Into every life, rain will fall. It is how a person weathers the storm that shows true character. Westlake High School’s graduation ceremony set for Thursday, May 29, at Regency Furniture Stadium, was delayed by an hour due to field conditions brought on by Wednesday’s rain.
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Recent Graduate Receives Teaching Assistantship in Spain Chuck Steenburgh May 29, 2025 - 8:39 am
May 29, 2025
Leo Montenegro '25, a recent graduate with a double major in psychology and international languages and cultures-Spanish from Washington, D.C., has been awarded a teaching assistantship through North American Language and Culture Assistants Program (NALCAP). He will spend the 2025-2026 academic year as a teaching assistant in Spain.
The flagship public diplomacy program of the...
Charles Co. Change of start times for Westlake, Thomas Stone graduations on Thursday, May 29 at Regency Furniture Stadium
Due to field conditions Wednesday evening at Regency Furniture Stadium, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is changing the start times of two graduation ceremonies on Thursday, May 29.
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Student Receives U.S. Department of State Scholarship Chuck Steenburgh May 27, 2025 - 8:44 am
May 27, 2025
Samaira Thomas, an undeclared transfer student from California, Maryland, was named a spring 2025 recipient of a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship by the U.S. Department of State. Thomas will study literature in Ireland at University College Dublin in fall 2025.
"I'm grateful to have not only heard about the Gilman scholarship but to have the chance to apply and win is...
Due to rain in the forecast, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has changed the times and dates of three graduation ceremonies that were planned to be held outdoors on Wednesday, May 28.
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The skies were overcast, but there are sunny skies ahead for the Henry E. Lackey High School Class of 2025 as the Chargers celebrated graduation on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 27.
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As we approach our graduation schedule for the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Class of 2025 this week, we continue to monitor the weather for any impact to our planned ceremonies.
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Several members of the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Class of 2025 earned a college degree and credits before they officially graduated high school.
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Charles Co. Class of 2025 academic leaders announced, graduating class earns record breaking $221 million in scholarship offers
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Class of 2025 will be honored during outdoor graduation ceremonies set for May 27-29 at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf. The Class of 2025 includes 2,284 graduates who earned a collective number of scholarships totaling almost $221 million.
This is the highest scholarship total for graduating CCPS seniors reported in the past decade. The total is likely to increase as graduates report scholarship offers to their respective high schools.
Charles...