Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Maureen Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
LEONARDTOWN, MD – Due to COVID-19 and the school closures, it has not been possible for parents and guardians to visit schools to apply for Pre-Kindergarten or Head Start early childhood programs. St. Mary's County Public Schools is pleased to announce that beginning June 15, 2020, an online application process for Pre-Kindergarten/Head...
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
So. Md Education News
News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
Filters
Show only:
Loading…
SMCM The Center for the Study of Democracy Presents a Virtual Panel on Public Health Featuring St. Mary’s College of Maryland Scientists on the St. Mary's
The Center for the Study of Democracy Presents a Virtual Panel on Public Health Featuring St. Mary’s College of Maryland Scientists on the St. Mary's County COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Group, and the St. Mary’s County Health Department Michael Bruckler June 09, 2020 - 3:51 pm
June 09, 2020
The Center for the Study of Democracy will present a virtual panel featuring St. Mary's College of Maryland scientists on the St. Mary’s County COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Group and the St. Mary’s...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is offering a free summer meals program for children 18 and younger who live in Charles County.
CCPS will continue to serve grab-and-go meals at the 11 meal sites from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Tuesday, June 30. Meals will continue to be available through Aug. 14; however, CCPS is waiting for direction from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as to how meals can be provided after June 30. CCPS will announce more information as program...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program Class of 2020 was recognized by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) as part of their “Salute to Seniors” campaign. Graduates from medical laboratory programs in the United States and Canada are being celebrated in order to spread awareness of the profession’s critical role in the healthcare team.
CSM Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program received its first national continuing...
Micah Kay, a second-year psychology major at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), is the 2020 collegiate-level winner of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Nu Zeta Omega Chapter’s MLK Day of Service Essay Contest. Results of the contest were announced Jan. 20 during the MLK Day of Service Program at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Kay was doubly honored to receive the award sponsored through Alpha Kappa Alpha because his mother was a member of the sorority when she was in college.
Kay...
CSM CSM Ceremony Celebrates 58 Nursing Graduates; Themes of Resiliency, Compassion, Battling COVID-19, Resonate Throughout
The Spring 2020 College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 58 nursing candidates for graduation crossed their final hurdle of an unforgettable life season June 5 when they attended their nursing recognition and pinning ceremony. Like most of their final months together this semester – they gathered in a virtual environment – this time to share the time-honored tradition that included speeches, showing off their decorated caps and the pinning.
The evening ceremony was held in Zoom and was the last...
CSM Guest Speaker, CSM Alumna and Registered Nurse Amber Hutchins Congratulates Graduates at 2020 Spring Nursing Recognition Ceremony
Below is the speech given by College of Southern Maryland (CSM) alumna and registered nurse Amber Hutchins who served as keynote speaker at CSM’s June 5, 2020 virtual Nursing Recognition and Pinning Ceremony.
Congratulations. Congratulations to your family and friends. Congratulations to another successful semester for the Nursing Faculty and most of all, congratulations to the graduating students.
I have been absolutely honored to be asked to speak today. For those of you that do not...
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Jeff Walker, Assistant Superintendent of Supporting Services, 301-475-4256, ext. 7
LEONARDTOWN, MD – Maryland’s Local Education Agencies (LEAs) must minimally conduct a comprehensive assessment of their school wellness policy once every three years as described in 7 CFR 210.31(e); referred to as the Triennial Assessment.
St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) had 100% participation from its member schools on the...
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Board of Education Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2020, will be held at 10:00 a.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room, 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, Maryland. Due to the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America and Governor Hogan’s Executive Order prohibiting large gatherings and events to reduce the...
Professor Williams and Alumna Published in Psychotherapy Angela Draheim June 01, 2020 - 11:40 am
June 01, 2020
Professor of Psychology Libby Nutt Williams recently published an article in the journal Psychotherapy with alumna Emily Morgan ’17. The article, “A Qualitative Study of Psychotherapists’ In-Session Tears,” which is based on Morgan’s SMP examines the impact of therapists’ crying during counseling sessions from the point of view of the therapist. As an exploratory study on the...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) honored Biology Professor Dr. Tracey Stuller with the college’s Faculty Excellence Award. The award honors faculty for outstanding achievement in classroom teaching, contributions both to their department and the college, professional development and community commitment. Stuller has distinguished herself among the science and engineering division through her engagement with her students and her service to the college.
“I was thrilled to be nominated...
More is Possible Tayo Clyburn June 02, 2020 - 4:45 pm
June 02, 2020
My SMCM Community,
Once, when I was in graduate school, I was stopped by a police officer for driving too slowly through an economically privileged area of Columbus, Ohio. Per his request, I handed him my driver’s license and vehicle registration which he held unread in his hand while he questioned me. “Are you the owner of this vehicle?” he asked. “Did you steal this car? If you’re not the owner of this vehicle, you...
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Jeff Walker, Assistant Superintendent of Supporting Services, 301-475-4256, ext. 7
LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) meal preparation and distribution sites have been approved to reopen for full-service food preparation and distribution. St. Mary’s County Public Schools will resume no-contact, drive-up lunch service Thursday, June 4, 2020, and continue service through June 18, 2020, from...
The Board of Education’s next monthly meeting is Tuesday, June 9 via teleconference. There is no public access to the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building on Radio Station Road in La Plata; however, the meeting will stream live on the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) website, www.ccboe.com and air live on Comcast Channel 96 and Verizon FiOS Channel 12. CCPS will rebroadcast the meeting as well as post it on CCPSTV under the Board meeting tab at ccboe.com.
Executive session begins at...
Dear Students, Colleagues, and Southern Maryland community,
This morning we celebrated the College of Southern Maryland’s 61st Spring Commencement virtually. I watched from my living room, wearing our Men of Excellence cord, which honors our graduates who are men of color. Commencement is a ceremony that represents hope, and in the names of the graduates that scrolled across the screen, I saw the potential for a better world.
I am the mother of sons. This week, I have wept for...
Charles Co. Class of 2020 earns highest scholarship amount in a decade, seniors celebrated in virtual graduations
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Class of 2020 will be honored during in-person celebrations and virtual graduations to air starting June 11. This year’s ceremonies may be different for the more than 2,075 graduating seniors, but the accomplishments of this class are historical. The Class of 2020 earned a record number of scholarship offers totaling $124,840,988. This is the highest amount for a CCPS graduating class in at least a decade. These students not only completed their...
St. Mary’s Collaboration to Study COVID-19 in Wastewater Michael Bruckler May 29, 2020 - 12:15 pm
May 29, 2020
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM), and the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) have partnered on a pilot project to monitor the presence of COVID-19 in local wastewater. Detecting novel coronavirus in local wastewater before outbreaks of coronavirus disease happen allows for early public health intervention to...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated 470 candidates for 462 associate degrees and 214 certificates during its 61st Spring Commencement Ceremony, held May 29. The 2020 graduating class boasts several unique characteristics, chief among them that they are the first CSM graduates to turn their tassels in a virtual ceremony shared on social media.
Of the students being celebrated during the online ceremony, 172 are from Charles County, 164 are from St. Mary’s County, 109 are from...
The following students were recognized as candidates for associate degrees, certificates or letters of recognition at the the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 61st Spring Commencement ceremony held Friday, May 29, 2020 during a virtual celebration held in social media.
Abell
Jerrica C Baker
Accokeek
Greg Alan Kenney Jr.
Reanna D. Robinson
Avenue
Darlyn R. Osborn
Bel Alton
Brenton Hancock
Laura Katherine Robin Lyon
Benjamin R. Van Gorden
Brandywine
Joseph Blaise...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, May 29, 2020
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
LEONARDTOWN, MD – The St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Ethics Panel will be holding a meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. For more information, call 301-475-5511, ext. 32177.