So. Md Education News

News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is helping to prepare students for the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Program by hosting upcoming student and parent/guardian information sessions, one held in September, October and November. 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
Classroom teachers can apply for one of six mini grants offered by the Maryland Retired School Personnel Association (MRSPA). 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 its annual fall chess tournament at Thomas Stone High School from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 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
The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 4:30 p.m. work session on Monday, Sept. 23, 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
North Point High School will hold a Spotlight on Career and Technical Education (CTE) night 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 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) students were among those who earned All-American status at the AAU Junior Olympic Games 2024 held July 27 to Aug. 3 at North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, N.C. 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) Office of Teaching and Learning will hold information nights at middle and high schools next month for parents and students interested in learning about Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, the Advanced Placement (AP) pathway and the dual enrollment/early college programs. 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 a family reunification exercise on Sunday, Oct. 13. The exercise will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is a simulation of how the school system will reunite students with parents/guardians in the event of an emergency at a school or center. 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 teaming up with the Charles County Department of Health to bring Community Health and Wellness Tailgates to select high school varsity football games this fall. 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 hosting a State of the Schools event for parents, staff and community members at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 2. The event will be virtual through the Zoom platform. Anyone interested in attending must register in advance. A link to register is below. 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 from high school seniors interested in participating in the Maryland General Assembly Student Page 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
The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 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. 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 and the Board of Charles County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 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
Data from student MCAP assessments for the 2023-2024 school year was released today by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Across the state, students are showing slow growth on mathematics, English Language Arts (ELA) and science assessments. MCAP, or Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program, assessments measure a student’s mastery of content and readiness for the next grade level. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) regularly partners with the Maryland State and Charles County boards of elections. Many CCPS facilities, including schools, serve as polling locations during local, state and national elections. 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
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School’s back-to-school meet-the-teacher event and a second annual community resource event Aug. 22 at the school. Parents and guardians could meet their child’s teacher and afterwards stop by and grab materials from local businesses and organizations for their families. 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 met Aug. 13, 2024, for its regular meeting. A meeting agenda is posted on Board Docs here. Board meetings are streamed live at www.ccboe.com and archived on the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) YouTube page here. 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 will receive free breakfast this school year as part of funding provided by the Maryland Meals for Achievement 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
On Friday, Aug. 2, the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) social studies department partnered with the Southern Maryland Equity in History Coalition and the Accokeek Foundation at Piscataway Park to host the third installment of a series of summer institutes for Grades 4-12 teachers in Southern Maryland. The Equity in History Summer Institute. 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 Department of Health will hold back-to-school immunization clinics next month on Sept. 10 and 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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