So. Md Education News

News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
The Board of Education of Charles County at its June 11 meeting approved an elementary school redistricting plan that will create an attendance zone for Margaret Jamieson Thornton Elementary School, set to open in August 2025. The plan also moves some students from existing school zones as a result of the redistricting process. The redistricting takes effect a year from now, with the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school students in school-based theater programs recently took their skills to the International Thespian Festival at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. The 28 students who attended were accompanied by five CCPS theater teachers. 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
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). 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
Three longtime Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members recently received the James E. Richmond Excellence in Leadership Award. 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 at its June 17 work session approved updates to the eligibility policy for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students. Board Policy 6431 guides student eligibility for both athletics and extracurricular activities for middle and high school students. Eligibility is based on student attendance and GPA but is also impacted by students receiving a failing grade Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To...
It’s not easy to keep a secret or a surprise in a middle school, but recently at Matthew Henson Middle School, the administrators pulled it off. 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 on June 13 honored several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) volunteers as part of the 2024 Be the Difference Awards program. During the recognition ceremony held at North Point High School, the Board recognized several award nominees for their contributions to 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
The Board of Education at its June 11 meeting approved the administrative appointment of Kayla Marshall, administrative intern at Westlake High School, to assistant principal at North Point High School. Marshall’s appointment is effective July 1. 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) today announces the appointment of Traci Chappelear-Thomas as the new Director of Community Engagement and Equity. The Board of Education of Charles County at its June 11 meeting approved the selection of Chappelear-Thomas to the role. She will join CCPS as the Director of Community Engagement and Equity effective July 1. 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...
Robert D. Stethem Educational Center’s National Technical Honors Society (NTHS) was recently honored on the national level for its dedication and commitment to establishing a strong foundation of excellence within the chapter. Stethem’s NTHS received the Foundational Chapter Award through the national society being one of 16 other recipients of the award in the nation. 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 is holding a 4:30 p.m. work session on Monday, June 17, in the auditorium of St. Charles High School. St. Charles is located at 5305 Piney Church Road in Waldorf. The work session will stream live on the Charles County Public Schools (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
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) recently announced the 2024 Outstanding Non-Certificated Staff Award winners. Each year, non-certificated staff are nominated by supervisors and colleagues with letters of support. 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
At Benjamin Stoddert Middle School, Assistant Principal Marquelle Peavy collaborates with teachers, staff and parents to create a positive and inclusive learning environment, but above all she places students at the heart of her work. 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) 2024 summer school program starts Tuesday, July 2. The schedule includes a mix of make-up and original credit courses. All make-up credit courses will be taught in person and original credit courses will be virtual through the Apex Learning and Zoom online platforms. 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 85 employees Thursday, June 6, who have retired during the past school year or who had notified Superintendent Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., that they plan to retire at the end of this 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
Lunch on Us, the free summer meal program Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) holds for children ages 2 to 18, returns June 24. 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 rolling out a new summer meals program starting June 25. Meals on the Move will provide children ages 2 to 18 with free cold breakfasts and lunches to go for multiple days. 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’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11. 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
Five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) teachers were recently named 2024 Outstanding Teacher Honorees by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO). The annual awards program recognizes teachers for outstanding achievements in teaching science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). 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
Nine Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students are advancing to the national ACT-SO competition this July after placing at an April regional event. ACT-SO — the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Culture, Technological and Scientific Olympics — is an achievement program open to high school students of African American descent who are in Grades 9 to 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
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