So. Md Education News

 

Charles Co. Board recognizes outstanding students for achievements in academics, personal responsibility and career readiness

The Board of Education of Charles County each month recognizes outstanding Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students for academic achievement, personal responsibility and career readiness. Emma Vo, Kenniah Ford, Micheal-Angelo J. Daniels, Ja’nyiah Abban and Amber Jones were honored at the April 16 Board meeting. 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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Charles Co. Board honors outstanding CCPS employees at April 16 meeting

The Board of Education each month honors outstanding staff members for their contributions to education. 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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SMCM JED Campus SMCM Update – Spring 2024

JED Campus SMCM Update – Spring 2024 Chuck Steenburgh April 17, 2024 - 7:40 am April 17, 2024 SMCM joined with the JED Foundation in 2022 to ensure we are promoting health and wellness on our campus. The JED Foundation is a nonprofit organization that partners with colleges to strengthen their mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention programs and systems. The SMCM JED Campus team worked with JED consultants during the 2022-23 academic year to create a JED strategic plan for...

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Charles Co. Board to host April 22 work session

The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 4:30 p.m. work session on Monday, April 22, 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

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Charles Co. Last day of school for students is June 10; last day for teachers is June 11

The last day of school for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students for the 2023-2024 school year is Monday, June 10. The last day of school for teachers is Tuesday, June 11. 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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Charles Co. CCPS accepting nominations for 2024 Be the Difference Awards program

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking nominations for its annual Be the Difference Awards program. The Be the Difference Awards were launched in 2018 to recognize the outstanding contributions school volunteers make to CCPS, students and staff. 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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Charles Co. Summer Boost, Summer School set for CCPS students

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is preparing for summer with academic programs such as Summer Boost for elementary school students and Summer School for middle and high school students. 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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SMCM Associate Professor Argelia González Hurtado Co-editor of New Book

Associate Professor Argelia González Hurtado Co-editor of New Book Lee Capristo April 14, 2024 - 3:23 pm April 14, 2024 St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) Associate Professor Argelia González Hurtado has co-edited "Cinematic Landscape and Emerging Identities in Contemporary Latin American Film" with colleague Maria Soledad Paz-Mackay (St. Francis Xavier University). The book, published by Lexington Books, features 11 chapters and conversations with filmmakers who use landscape to...

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SMCM SMCM Selected to Receive the IIE American Passport Project Grant

SMCM Selected to Receive the IIE American Passport Project Grant Chuck Steenburgh April 12, 2024 - 1:29 pm April 12, 2024 St. Mary's College of Maryland has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable up to 25 Pell-eligible first-year SMCM students to obtain their first U.S. passport and open the pathway to study abroad. In its fourth year, IIE awarded 51 institutions in the IIENetwork membership for...

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Charles Co. Charles County Public Schools students test engineering know-how, creativity at MESA regional showcase

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students active in Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement (MESA) clubs at their elementary, middle and high schools competed April 5 at the MESA Regional Showcase and Awards Ceremony. 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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Charles Co. Charles County Public Schools offers summer camps, programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is offering several summer camp offerings for students. Enrichment camps, academic and athletic programs, and career exploration are on the horizon for the warmer months. 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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Charles Co. Operating times for four CCPS schools adjusted for next school year

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is changing start and end times for four schools that will take effect at the start of the 2024-2025 school year. CCPS has also established operating times for the Early Learning Center, Waldorf, which is expected to open in August. Times for William A. Diggs, T.C. Martin and J.P. Ryon elementary schools, and Theodore G. Davis Middle School are being adjusted for the 2024-2025 school year. All time changes take effect August 2024. Charles County Public...

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Charles Co. Board hosting April 23 Town Hall on proposed budget

The Board of Education of Charles County is hosting a Town Hall on Tuesday, April 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. 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. 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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Charles Co. Thomas Stone High School to host Every 15 Minutes on April 11

Every 15 Minutes, a simulated event designed to show high school juniors and seniors the real-life risks of impaired and distracted driving, will take place at Thomas Stone High tomorrow morning. 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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Charles Co. Board to meet April 16 for regular meeting

The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16. 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

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Charles Co. Virtual Blueprint Town Hall in April

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is holding a virtual town hall, Thursday, April 25, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., to discuss the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. The town hall allows parents, students and community members to provide feedback on the CCPS Systemwide Implementation Plan. 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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SMCM Two SMCM Students Receive Prestigious Fulbright-Hays Fellowships for Summer Language Study in Taiwan

Two SMCM Students Receive Prestigious Fulbright-Hays Fellowships for Summer Language Study in Taiwan Chuck Steenburgh April 04, 2024 - 8:44 am April 04, 2024 St. Mary's College of Maryland students Jonathan Geyer '24 and Summer LaRocco '26 were recipients of grants under the Fulbright-Hays Fellowships for Advanced Overseas Chinese Language Study for the summer of 2024. The fellowships are awarded by the American Councils for International Education under a grant from the U.S. Department of...

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Charles Co. Applications reopen for limited time for CASE, Interactive Media and Fire & Rescue Institute

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is reopening the Career and Technical Education (CTE) application window for a limited time for select 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

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Charles Co. CCPS solar eclipse update

On Monday, April 8, Maryland will experience a partial solar eclipse between 2 and 4:30 p.m., with peak timing around 3:20 p.m. During a solar eclipse, the Moon blocks the light of the Sun, causing a shadow over Earth. On Monday, there will be about 90% coverage in Maryland which will cause it to become darker outside. 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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Charles Co. Three Charles County teams advance to Destination Imagination Global Finals

The Maryland Destination Imagination (DI) Tournament was held last month at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County with 32 teams from Charles County among the 114 competing to make it to the global competition. 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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