Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students come from five high schools to make up a team for winter guard, an indoor activity that combines choreography and props to tell a story or convey a theme.
Simply put, “You have probably seen a color guard perform with a marching band before, winter guard is the same, just without the band,” said Alyssa Engle, a computer science and engineering Project Lead the Way teacher at Westlake and artistic director of the winter guard.
Sixteen high...
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Calvert Co. Calvert Public School Employee Charged with Sexual Child Abuse and Other Related Charges
Calvert County Public Schools has been notified by the Charles County Sheriff's Office that an employee, George Andrew Taylor, 34, of Waldorf, has been charged with sex abuse of a minor continued course of conduct; sex offense third-degree; sex-offense fourth-degree; and second-degree assault in connection with a sexual child abuse case that was reported in December 2019. According to a press release from the Charles County Sheriff's Office, Taylor, who is known to the victim's family, is...
Eligible Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) sophomores, juniors and seniors can take financial literacy for original credit this spring at the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center. The course is a mix of online material and in-person requirements for completion.
The course begins Feb. 11 and ends May 26. Cost is $300 and payment is non-refundable. The blended online Apex course requires students to complete online course work as well as turn in assignments and complete course tests at the...
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
LEONARDTOWN, MD – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, is seeking applicants to serve on the St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Ethics Panel. The Ethics Panel is the advisory body responsible for interpreting the Ethics Policy and/or Ethics Regulations, subject to review by the Board of Education, and for advising persons subject to the Ethics Policy and/or Ethics Regulations. Panel members serve a three-year...
College of Southern Maryland student reporter, Arie Moore, attended three campus events during the Fall 2019 semester to gain a unique and witty perspective to student life at the college.
These included the Fall Fest, Student Club Showcase and Snow Coming events, with Moore sharing his insights of all things Hawk.
Being a part of student life at CSM–from athletics, Student Government, or a variety of student clubs and organizations–enriches the student experience outside the classroom...
VP Carolyn Curry Featured in Higher Education Marketing Report Michael Bruckler January 09, 2020 - 8:39 am
January 09, 2020
Vice President for Institutional Advancement Carolyn Curry is featured in the November/December edition of the Higher Education Marketing Report. In the interview, Curry discusses launching St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s new brand as The National Public Honors College.
The Higher Education Marketing Report features higher education marketing news and...
Gary Grant December Student-Athlete of the Month Michael Bruckler January 08, 2020 - 12:19 pm
January 08, 2020
St. Mary's College of Maryland men's basketball member Gary Grant has been selected as the December Student-Athlete of the Month, the SMCM athletic department announced today (Jan. 8).
The Department of Athletics & Recreation executive team selects the Student-Athlete of the Month awardee each month.
Grant led the Seahawks in scoring during the month of December, averaging 20.7...
U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Executive Director Leslie D. Taylor to Deliver Graduation Keynote
The College of Southern Maryland will recognize 508 candidates for 465 degrees and 255 certificates during its 21st Winter Commencement Jan. 16 at the La Plata Campus. The graduates range in age from 19 to 62 with nearly 33 percent from Charles County, 32.5 percent from St. Mary’s County, 26 percent from Calvert County and the remainder from out of the area. Of the associate’s...
Due to inclement weather conditions, all Charles County public schools will open two-hours late today, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. There is a code two, which is a two-hour delay, for staff who follow the code system. The AlphaBest program at county elementary schools will open at 8 a.m. today and all morning prekindergarten classes are canceled. Visit ccboe.com for the latest information.
Mary Anne Onianwah has always been interested in how people connect, it could be why she enrolled in North Point High School’s Cisco Networking Academy Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.
“My parents come from a third world country and I see how technology connects people around the world,” said Onianwah, a senior who would like to study information science or human-computer interaction in college.
At one time she wanted to major in medical information technology, but over the...
The Board of Education’s next monthly meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building on Radio Station Road in La Plata. The public portion of the meeting begins at 1 p.m. and recognition starts at 4:30 p.m.
The meeting is televised live on Comcast Channel 96 and Verizon FiOS Channel 12, and rebroadcast throughout the week. Board meetings are streamed live on the school system website www.ccboe.com. Select the graphic on the center of the home page to launch the...
Registration for the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) annual winter chess tournament, set for 9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 22 at Henry E. Lackey High School, is now open for students. The tournament is for students in kindergarten through Grade 12.
Interested participants must register online at https://ccpsregistration.wufoo.com/forms/2020-ccps-winter-chess-tournament/ by Wednesday, Feb. 19. The registration window closes after Feb. 19 and walk-in registrations are not accepted.
The...
Free breakfast is being offered to all students in Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) through Jan. 10.
Some CCPS students — those who attend a Title I school or a school that participates in the Maryland Meals for Achievement (MMFA) in-classroom breakfast program — get free breakfast throughout the year. Title I schools in Charles County are C. Paul Barnhart, Dr. Gustavus Brown, Indian Head, Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy, Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, J.P. Ryon and Eva Turner elementary schools.
MMFA provides...
CSM CSM 2019 in Review and Looking Ahead with 2020 Vision: Showcasing Student Support and Celebrating Student Successes
As the decade closes out, the College of Southern Maryland Media Relations Team pauses to reflect on the great things that have been happening at CSM this year. Celebrating the achievements of our students has been a recurring theme that weaves itself through all of CSM’s news coverage.
What’s been most important to you? Based on our reader statistics, reading about the successes of our students tops your list. The news about 2018 Alumnus Max Bode making headlines playing soccer...
Reach your wellness goals today, with the Wellness, Fitness, and Aquatics Department at the College of Southern Maryland which is now offering personalized wellness services. They will provide each client with education, guidance and motivation, to safely improve your health and wellness. Get started today by visiting https://www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/non-credit/personal-enrichment/wellness-fitness-and-aquatics/index
CSM Reopens After Winter Break. Jan. 2, 2020. College of Southern Maryland (CSM), all campuses. All CSM campuses will resume regular operations Jan. 2 after being closed for Winter Break. Visit www.csmd.edu.
CSM Fitness Centers Announce New Hours. Jan. 3. College of Southern Maryland (CSM), La Plata and Leonardtown campuses. The CSM La Plata and Leonardtown Wellness, Fitness and Aquatic facilities will begin new hours of operation Jan. 3. The La Plata Fitness Center and pool will open at 6...
In February, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan proclaimed 2019 as the Year of the Veteran in Maryland. The yearlong observance is to raise awareness of the brave service and sacrifice United States veterans and families have made for Maryland and the country. Also in 2019 and for the fifth consecutive year, CSM was identified as a Military Friendly® post-secondary school for veterans and their spouses. The 2019-2020 Military Friendly® listing, which is determined by VIQTORY, a service-disabled...
Members of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce presented the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation with $2,100 for student scholarships during the chamber’s annual holiday Business After Hours event hosted by CSM at its Prince Frederick Campus.
The check represents the largest amount the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce has contributed in a single year to the college, topping last year’s gift of $2,000.
CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy thanked the chamber and event attendees...
CSM This Holiday, CSM’s Financial Services Division Gifts the College’s Hawk Feeders, Micro-Pantries On All 4 Campuses
For a decade now, employees who work for the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Financial Services Division have joined as a group during the season of giving to support those in need in the community. Each year, the division supports a different charity or non-profit.
This year, their donations went toward filling CSM’s Hawk Feeders – micro-pantries that are made available to all students at each of CSM’s four campuses.
Among the team’s donations were dry foods, individually packaged...
From left, guest substitute Zumba Instructor Lisa Hoover and CSM Zumba Instructor Maria Geno Rothback enjoy festivities during the class holiday party.
The Wednesday 10:15 a.m. Zumba class at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Wellness and Aquatics Center on the Leonardtown Campus doesn’t mess around when it comes to keeping fit, team building, community service and enjoying the spirit of the holiday.
This year, the group celebrated the season with a “Silver and Black and Rock the...