So. Md Education News

News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
The Board of Education of Charles County and Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) are hosting a virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. through Zoom. The event is open to the public. Attendees must have an active Zoom account to join. 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) and the Board of Education of Charles County would like input on the 2026-2027 school calendar. The Board of Education typically approves the school calendar two years in advance. 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 following message was shared this evening with Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) parent, staff and students in Grades 6-12. 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) is celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week May 5 through 9. 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) teams competed April 11 in the regional Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) Showcase at North Point High School. 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
Students in the Academy of Health Professions and Biotechnology career and technical education (CTE) programs at North Point High School will represent Maryland in the 2025 HOSA International Leadership Conference in June. 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
Nick Adam, principal of J.P. Ryon Elementary School, was named the 2025 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Principal of the Year. 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
Georgia Green, a special education teacher at Gale-Bailey Elementary School, was named the 2025 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) nominee for The Washington Post’s Teacher of the Year Award 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) is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year prekindergarten 4 (Pre-K4) program. To be considered for Pre-K4, a child must be four years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025, and must be a Charles County resident. 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, April 28, 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. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To...
The Board of Education of Charles County recently received the Magna Award through the National School Board Association (NSBA) on behalf of Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) for the expansion of mental health services in the school system. 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
A new curriculum resource for English Language Development (ELD) services is being proposed by a Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) committee made up of instructional specialists, ELD teachers, parents and students. If approved, the resource will be used starting in the 2025-2026 school year. 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 amount of sugar in a soda could not be that much, Danae Lancaster’s fourth graders at J.P. Ryon Elementary School reasoned. 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, an incident occurred at Billingsley Elementary School when a student brought a loaded handgun to school, which unfortunately discharged. I am deeply grateful that no students or staff members were injured. My heartfelt thanks go out to the principal, her dedicated staff, and the school resource officer (SRO) who acted quickly to ensure everyone’s safety. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer...
The Board of Education of Charles County recognized eight students at its April 8 meeting for outstanding achievements. 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 honored eight employees at its April 8 meeting. 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) students recently competed and placed at the 52nd annual SkillsUSA State Championship held March 28 and 29 in Westminster. 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’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8. 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. 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) is hosting an Early Learning Launch event 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 26, at La Plata High School. 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
Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway applications for the Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute, Automotive Technology, CASE: Natural Resources, Collision Repair, Dance, Theatre, and Interactive Media will reopen on Tuesday, April 1, for current Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students to fill limited spots in each class cohort. 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
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