So. Md Education News

News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
Sixteen Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) VEX IQ robotics teams participated in the Feb. 8 Southern Maryland VEX IQ Tournament at Great Mills High School in Leonardtown. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Seventeen Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) middle and high schools competed Feb. 15 in the Southern Maryland VEX V5 tournament at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) in La Plata. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Four Psychology Professors Contribute to Society for the Teaching of Psychology Conference Angela Draheim February 27, 2025 - 4:23 pm February 27, 2025 During the week of Feb. 10, multiple psychology department members and collaborators presented at the Society for the Teaching of Psychology's Online Annual Conference on Teaching. Assistant Professor of Psychology Kristina Howansky, Assistant Professor of Psychology Anandi Ehman, Associate Professor of Psychology Gili Freedman and...
North Point High School’s Cyber Patriot team recently placed in a national competition designed to test students’ knowledge of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in virtual operating systems. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
High school musicians share their love of music with elementary, middle school students. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Superintendent of Schools Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., is launching work into the next Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) strategic plan. Navarro, who was recently appointed to serve a second term as CCPS Superintendent, is seeking stakeholder feedback for use in developing a strategic plan to guide the school system from Fall 2025 through Spring 2029. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
The last day of school for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students for the 2024-2025 school year is Friday, June 13. The last day for teachers is Monday, June 16. These dates did not change from the update CCPS shared in mid-January. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Earlier today, the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) offices of School Safety and Security and Technology discovered fraudulent activity related to two employee email and Oracle accounts. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Assistant Professor Digesh Raut Chaired Conference in Nepal Lee Capristo February 25, 2025 - 10:11 am February 25, 2025 Assistant Professor of Physics Digesh Raut served as chair of the organizing committee for the BCVSPIN conference: Particle Physics and Cosmology in the Himalayas, held from Dec. 9-13, 2024, in Kathmandu, Nepal. BCVSPIN (an acronym for Bangladesh, China, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, India and Nepal) was initiated in the late 1980s by Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam and...
Graduation rate data for the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Class of 2024 was released today by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The data indicates that more than 90% of CCPS students in the Class of 2024 graduated on time with their peers, or within their four-year graduation cohort. The four-year graduation cohort rate tracks student progress from their freshman year through their senior year. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their...
Alison Cheney, a physical education teacher at the F.B. Gwynn Educational Center, was named the 2025 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Teacher of the Year during a Feb. 20 recognition ceremony. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) welcomed Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Superintendent of Schools Carey M. Wright, Ed.D., Feb. 13, for a visit at Arthur Middleton Elementary School. Wright visited to get a closer look into the county’s first dual language, two-way immersion program. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school students took time out on recent Saturdays to share their talents and a few tips with those who are still learning the ropes — or notes, as it were. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) held the Unified Bocce District Tournament Feb. 4. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
The Feb. 15 Blue Crab Destination Imagination Tournament challenged Charles County students to use creativity, critical thinking skills and talent to solve one of six challenges in the academic contest. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Kennady Hawkins, a senior at Thomas Stone High School, recently was recognized by the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (MBRT) receiving the 24 Emerging Scholar Award in partnership with The Daily Record, a news media company in Maryland. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
CCPS is opening on time today. However, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is not opening today until 10 a.m. Due to the late opening of CSM campuses, the Early Learning Center (ELC) in La Plata is closed today (Thursday, Feb. 20) for students only. ELC La Plata staff should report to work at 10 a.m. when the CSM La Plata campus opens. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) School Renaming Committee seeks feedback on its name recommendations for General Smallwood Middle School. In November 2024, the Board of Education of Charles County moved forward with a vote to rename the school, following its school renaming policy, Board Policy 7230. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 4:30 p.m. work session on Monday, Feb. 24, in the boardroom at the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata. The meeting will stream live on the CCPS website at www.ccboe.com. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
President Jordan Featured on IngenioUs Podcast Gretchen Phillips February 18, 2025 - 11:00 am February 18, 2025 Listen as President Jordan offers an authentic glimpse into her inspiring leadership journey on the latest episode of the IngenioUs podcast. In this episode, "Leading with Vision, Grace and Grit: The Transformative Leadership of Tuajuanda C. Jordan," President Jordan reflects on the forces that shaped her, the challenges she faced and her hopes for the future. The IngenioUs...
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