So. Md Education News

Charles Co. Effective March 31, CCPS meal sites can provide food to parents without children present

Effective Tuesday, March 31, staff at the 11 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) meal distribution sites can provide parents food without their child being present. However, the pick-up person must be a child’s parent or guardian. Parents/guardians must show staff their child’s CCPS student identification (ID) badge or report card copy showing their student ID number. Parents with children not yet enrolled in school should attempt to bring some type of age verification to show to site...

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SMCM Professor of History Christine Adams’ New Book Now Available

Professor of History Christine Adams’ New Book Now Available Michael Bruckler March 27, 2020 - 3:43 pm March 27, 2020 Professor of History Christine Adams’ new book, “The Creation of the French Royal Mistress: From Agnès Sorel to Madame Du Barry,” (2020, Penn State University Press) is now available. The description: “Kings throughout medieval and early modern Europe had extraconjugal sexual partners. Only in France, however, did the royal mistress become a quasi-institutionalized...

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Charles Co. CCPS, teachers prepare to roll out instruction during school closure

As the school closure has been extended to April 24 in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) classroom and special education teachers are preparing to deliver distance learning assignments. Teachers will also establish “office hours” that will allow them to communicate with students and answer questions through email. When Maryland State Superintendent Karen Salmon initially closed Maryland public schools from March 16 to 27, the third...

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SMCM St. Mary’s College of Maryland Partners with St. Mary’s County Health Department on Science of COVID-19

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Partners with St. Mary’s County Health Department on Science of COVID-19 Michael Bruckler March 27, 2020 - 11:07 am March 27, 2020 St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) and St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) are coordinating efforts to launch a COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Group. A thorough understanding of the rapidly evolving science of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is critical to the public health and medical management of the pandemic. The...

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St. Mary's Co. *New Update - Drive-Up Lunch Service Available for Students Through the Summer Meals Program

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 – With increased flexibility to the guideline of the Summer Meals Program, St. Mary’s County Public Schools will be offering breakfast, lunch, supper and snack at 4 locations. Community members will drive up and receive all meals for the day conveniently packed in one grab and go bag for children 18 years and younger...

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Charles Co. CCPS/AT&T providing temporary cellular hotspots

Cellular hotspots are now available to the public in parking lots at four Charles County public schools. Charles County Public Schools (CCPS), in partnership with AT&T FirstNet, has purchased and placed public access WiFi cellular hotspots at Piccowaxen Middle School, Matthew Henson Middle School, Mt. Hope Nanjemoy Elementary School and T.C. Martin Elementary School. CCPS chose the hotspot locations using information from its recent student technology survey, Comcast and Verizon hotspot...

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SMCM Assistant Professor Malisch Gives Invited Talk at Williams College

Assistant Professor Malisch Gives Invited Talk at Williams College Aileen Bailey March 26, 2020 - 11:52 am March 26, 2020 Jessica Malisch, assistant professor of biology, recently gave an invited talk at Williams College titled, “Should I Stay Or Should I Go Now? Predictors of Facultative Altitudinal Migration in Mountain White-crowned Sparrows (Zonotrichia leucophrys oriantha).” In this presentation, Malisch discussed notable declines in bird population density over the last 40 year...

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Charles Co. Maryland school closure extends to April 24

Dr. Karen Salmon, state superintendent of Maryland public schools, announced today that schools will continue to be closed through April 24. School systems around the state, including Charles County Public Schools (CCPS), are closed in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued an executive order earlier this week closing all nonessential businesses to slow the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). As Maryland officials report more cases of COVID-19 in...

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SMCM Professor Todd Eberly Latest Book Published

Professor Todd Eberly Latest Book Published Michael Bruckler March 24, 2020 - 12:09 pm March 24, 2020 If you are spending your days at home and need a good book to read, Todd Eberly, professor of political science and public policy at St. Mary’s College, recently had his latest book published. “How Trump Happened: A System Shock Decades in the Making” (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, March 2020), focuses on the 2016 election of President Donald Trump, but is also relevant to the...

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Charles Co. College Board announces changes to Advanced Placement exams

The College Board last week announced a change to the 2019-20 Advanced Placement (AP) testing season in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Due to nationwide school closures, the College Board is offering students access to remote-learning activities and the option to take a 45-minute exam online. According to the College Board, students who are already registered for an exam can choose to cancel at no charge. The College Board will provide two dates for each AP subject exam – the dates...

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Charles Co. A summary of the school closure – March 16-20

Public school systems around the state, including Charles County Public Schools (CCPS), have been closed since March 16 in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented public health crisis in modern-day United States. CCPS has implemented several measures to ensure students are staying connected to school and receiving meals. Mental health resources are available for parents to help them support the social, emotional and behavioral...

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St. Mary's Co. Time Change for Meeting of Board of Education on Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Board of Education Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 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...

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Charles Co. Ask CCPS help desk available for help during closure

To limit the possible spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is moving to a modified telework schedule through March 27 for eligible support staff. Some 12-month employees will be required to report to work on site to conduct business operations. Supervisors and principals will notify those employees and ensure workspaces meet social distancing guidelines. All employees should continue to monitor their CCPS email for updates on their work schedule and the...

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CSM UPDATE: CSM Faculty and Staff Move to Teleworking, Classes Remain Online, Campuses to Close March 19

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces that all instruction and college work-functions will operate remotely and access to CSM’s campuses is restricted to pre-approved and authorized personnel, effective Thursday, March 19. CSM will maintain in this operational status through April 3. CSM will maintain a virtual learning environment for its students and the classes that shifted to remote learning this week are not canceled. In addition to limiting public access to campuses, CSM...

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St. Mary's Co. Update: Drive-Up Meal Service Available for Students through the Summer Meals Program

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 – With increased flexibility to the guideline of the Summer Meals Program, St. Mary’s County Public Schools will be offering breakfast, lunch, supper, and snack at 4 locations. Community members will drive up and receive all meals for the day conveniently packed in one grab and go bag for children 18 years and...

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Charles Co. Supports for CCPS families, staff during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has support resources available for students, parents and staff about the coronavirus (COVID-19). Resources on how to speak with children about COVID-19 are posted on the CCPS website at ccboe.com. The website includes fact sheets from the National Association of School Psychologists, resources for families of English Language Learners (ELL) and tips from the Child Mind Institute. Resources are posted here on the CCPS website. CCPS school psychologists...

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Charles Co. SAT canceled until June 6, ACT moved to June 13

The College Board has canceled the May 2 SAT administration at Westlake High School. The March 28 make-up date has also been canceled. The exam cancellations are a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The April 4 ACT exam was canceled. The next ACT exam test date is Saturday, June 13. All students registered for the April 4 test date will receive an email from ACT in the next few days with instructions for free rescheduling to June 13 or a future national test date. Students with a...

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CSM UPDATE: CSM Revises Response to COVID-19 Pandemic, Continues Students Services, But Limits Public Access to all Campuses

Spring Sports Season is Canceled, Date to Withdraw/Change to Audit Extended The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will maintain a virtual learning environment for its students but limit access to its La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses in a move to deepen its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective March 17, CSM campuses will be closed to the public except for employees and current students until further notice. In addition, CSM was advised today by the National...

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Charles Co. ‘They do it for the kids’ — CCPS food and nutrition service workers make sure students are fed during school system closure

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) food and nutrition workers are handing out free meals to students who stop by eight designated school sites around the county. “Our kids need to eat,” said Ruby Smith, food service manager at St. Charles High School, one of the sites where people can drive up to pick up meals for children 18 and younger. Children have to be present in order to receive meals. Starting Wednesday, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., students can pick up three meals — lunch, dinner...

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Charles Co. Learning website live at ccboe.com

A distance-learning website with resources for students to use from home is posted on the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) website, ccboe.com. Click the Online Instructional Resources slide from the home page to access the materials. The direct link to the CCPS online distance learning website for students is https://collections.follettsoftware.com/collection/5e62a0d7f57469001214fef7. The site features three sections of content – elementary, middle and high – and includes appropriate...

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