So. Md Education News

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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St. Mary's Co. 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 – St. Mary’s County Public Schools Department of Food and Nutrition Services is offering meals to students through the Summer Meals Program. Acceptance and participation requirements for the Program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. There will...

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Charles Co. Code Red for CCPS staff March 16-18 — Essential employees report to work

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will operate on a Code Red for employees Monday, March 16 to Wednesday, March 18. Code Red means that only essential employees will report for work March 16 to 18, including: The Superintendent and members of her operations team; Communications staff; Food and nutrition workers who are staffing the breakfast and lunch distribution sites; Payroll employees; Building service managers; Assistant building service managers; Building service workers...

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Charles Co. CCPS to provide resources for students to stay connected

To help students stay connected to school during a two-week closure, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has built a distance learning website with instructional resources. CCPS is closed Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27. CCPS will post a link to the website at ccboe.com on Monday morning. Parents of students who do not have access to technology or the internet can pick up resource packets at one of the eight food distribution sites open during the closure. Information about food...

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Charles Co. CCPS events canceled due to school system closure

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has canceled several events due to the school closure in effect from March 16 to March 27. The following is a list of canceled events during the closure. Announcements of any make up activities or rescheduled events, as well as any newly canceled events, will be made as determined. March 14, SAT exam at Westlake High School; March 14, MathCounts state competition; March 16, All Hazard Committee meeting at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building...

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Charles Co. Free breakfast, lunch available for children during closure

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is offering free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 and younger while the school system is closed from March 16 to 27. The curbside distribution of breakfast packs and cold, bagged lunches will take place at eight sites: Henry E. Lackey High School; Maurice J. McDonough High School; St. Charles High School; Westlake High School; Milton M. Somers Middle School; Indian Head Elementary School; Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School and J.P. Ryon...

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Charles Co. March 14 SAT is canceled, rescheduled to March 28

Due to the mandatory school closure announcement yesterday, the SAT exam set for tomorrow, March 14 at Westlake High School, is cancelled. The exam has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 28 at Westlake. Students must contact the College Board directly to update their registration. Students can change their test date using their online College Board account, or by calling 866-756-7346. Information about creating an online College Board account is posted here. Students who are registered...

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Charles Co. All Charles County public schools closed March 16-27

Earlier today, the Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon announced the closure of all public schools in Maryland, including Charles County Public Schools (CCPS), effective Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 27. The decision was made as part of the state’s efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Schools are open tomorrow, Friday, March 13. All CCPS afterschool and evening activities scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, March 13 are canceled. All CCPS...

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CSM UPDATE: CSM Takes Additional Steps to Limit Spread of Coronavirus

CSM Cancels All Events, Closes Fitness Centers, Reschedules or Cancels Some Classes Involving Hands-on Requirements The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces that it is taking additional steps to help in the national response to reduce the spread of COVID-19. As a precaution, the college is on track to begin reduced operations Monday, March 16, when it moves the majority of credit and non-credit classes to a virtual environment. In addition to moving classes online, CSM is making...

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Charles Co. Students earn science fair awards at HITS Expo

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) held its fifth annual History, Industry, Science and Technology (HITS) Expo March 7. The Expo includes the annual science and history fair student project displays for judging. Science fair awards are given in three competing divisions: senior division for high school students, junior division for middle school students and an elementary school division. The following students received awards for their science fair projects. Senior Division...

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Charles Co. State championship basketball games postponed

The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) announced Thursday afternoon that the boys and girls state basketball tournaments have been postponed. The organization did not announce make up dates. St. Charles High School boys’ basketball team was scheduled to play Atholton High School today at 3 p.m. at the University of Maryland, College Park. Westlake High School girls’ basketball team was set to play Pikesville High School on Friday at Towson University. About...

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Charles Co. Students earn history fair awards at HITS Expo

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) held its fifth annual History, Industry, Science and Technology (HITS) Expo March 7. The Expo includes the annual science and history fair student project displays for judging. History fair awards are given in several categories annually including documentary, exhibit, historical paper, performance and website. The following students received awards for their history fair projects. Junior Individual Documentary Lucy Mudd, seventh grade, first place...

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SMCM Bartholomew Named SMCM February Student-Athlete of the Month

Bartholomew Named SMCM February Student-Athlete of the Month Michael Bruckler March 12, 2020 - 2:43 pm March 12, 2020 St. Mary's College of Maryland women's lacrosse member Kate Bartholomew has been selected as the February Student-Athlete of the Month, the SMCM Athletic Department announced. The Department of Athletics & Recreation executive team selects the Student-Athlete of the Month award recipient each month. Bartholomew led the Seahawks with 27 points in the month of February. The...

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SMCM St. Mary’s College of Maryland Named a Best Value College for 2020 by The Princeton Review

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Named a Best Value College for 2020 by The Princeton Review Michael Bruckler March 12, 2020 - 11:18 am March 12, 2020 St. Mary’s College of Maryland is one of the nation's top colleges for students seeking a superb education with great career preparation and at an affordable price, according to The Princeton Review®. The education services company named St. Mary’s College as a Best Value College for 2020. The Princeton Review profiled 200 schools...

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