So. Md Education News

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Middle school boys hit the ground running on May 3 for the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) track meet held at Westlake High School. Overall team rankings for the event are as follows. Sixth grade Milton M. Somers Middle School, first place; Piccowaxen Middle School, second place; and Matthew Henson Middle School, third place Seventh grade Piccowaxen, first place; Theodore G. Davis Middle School, second place; and John Hanson Middle School, third place Eighth grade Somers...
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 Dr. Maureen Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 LEONARDTOWN, MD – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the administrative appointment made by the Board of Education at its meeting of May 8, 2019. The Board appointed Ms. Tammatha Metcalf as Supervisor of Health Services in the Department of Student Services. Ms. Metcalf holds a Master’s degree from Kaplan University...
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Board of Education of St. Mary’s County will hold a work session on the budget on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room of the Central Administration Building, 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. For more information, call 301-475-5511, ext. 32177. [ This article originally appeared here ]
Middle school girls were off to the races May 1 for the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) track meet held at Westlake High School. Overall, in first place were the sixth-grade team from Milton M. Somers Middle School, the seventh-grade team from Piccowaxen Middle School and the eighth-grade team from John Hanson Middle School. Placing second overall were the sixth-grade team from Piccowaxen, the seventh-grade team from Theodore G. Davis Middle School and Piccowaxen’s eighth-grade team...
Henry E. Lackey High School Kathy Perriello, right, was named Principal of the Year for Charles County Public Schools. Among other achievements, Perriello reinvigorated the school's Key Club. During a recent club meeting Perriello helped students, including senior Xavier Oliver, paint kindness rocks for donation to the Hospice House of Charles County. School has always been a place where Kathy Perriello feels comfortable. “I had wonderful experiences at school, wonderful teachers and...
Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students recently earned national honors in the Junior American Citizens Contest, sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). The organization includes a Junior American Citizens Committee, which supports contests for children that promote patriotic development. The Junior American Citizens Contest is open to students in prekindergarten through Grade 12. Entries range from banners, poems and posters to short...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Hawks golf team captured its second consecutive Region XX Tournament title over the May 4-5 weekend. With this victory, the team qualified to play in the NJCAA Division II National Championship May 21-24 in Plymouth, Indiana. This is the fourth time the CSM golf program has brought home the Region XX Tournament crown, winning in 2006 and 2014 as well when they also qualified to compete in the National Championship. Sophomore William Garrett of...
St. Mary’s College Students Present at 2019 National Conference on Undergraduate Research Michael Bruckler May 08, 2019 - 2:57 pm May 08, 2019 St. Mary’s College international languages & cultures students Kathleen (Katie) Gross ’19, Alejandra Diaz ’19, Rachel Yates ’19, Alana Demones ’19, and Katherine Kempton ’19, presented their research projects at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia, held from April 10-13, 2019...
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 Dr. Maureen Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s Association of Student Councils (SMASC) held elections for the Student Member of the Board of Education of St. Mary’s County (SMOB) position and Naggena Ohri was elected. Naggena is a current 10th grade student at Leonardtown High School and will replace the current Student Member of the Board, Laik Meadows...
The Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) Maryland Green School program recently named Henry E. Lackey High School as a 2019 Maryland Green School. Lackey completed a two-year application process earlier this year to achieve Green School certification. To become certified, schools must demonstrate a continuous effort to enhance environmental learning. These efforts include the integration of sustainable best management practices and environmental issues into...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) today announced that it has joined Achieving the Dream (ATD), a network of more than 220 colleges in 43 states dedicated to improving student success. As a Network institution, CSM will innovate to implement, align, and scale cutting-edge reforms, work with ATD coaches to build institutional capacity and connect with peers to foster learning and share information. CSM is one of 16 colleges among the 2019 Cohort announced by ATD today. “The strength...
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Summer school program begins July 9 for students at St. Charles High School. New this year is a required online registration process through ParentVue. The online registration window opens June 3 and closes June 25. In order to register a child for a summer school course, parents must have an active ParentVue account. Enrollment in any summer school course is on a first come, first-served basis. CCPS does not provide transportation for summer school...
The Board of Education’s next monthly meeting is Tuesday, May 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 student and staff recognition starts at 4:15 p.m. The meeting is televised live on Comcast Channel 96 and Verizon FiOS Channel 12 and is rebroadcast throughout the week. Board meetings are streamed live on the school system website at www.ccboe.com. The following is a tentative meeting...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Talons arrived at the VEX U World Robotics Championship in Louisville, Kentucky April 24 touting critical skills, well-made robots and high hopes of bringing home the best results ever seen in the six years that the team has earned a spot to compete on the world stage Mission accomplished. At the end of the four days of skill and elimination rounds, the Talons lay claim to being the 11th overall college robotic team in the world. During the skills...
David Froom's Music Performed David Froom May 06, 2019 - 3:50 pm May 06, 2019 David Froom's "Ribbons" was performed on April 30 by flutist Yeji Oh in a concert by the "Tempo" New Music Ensemble in Washington D.C.'s newest alternative music performance space, MilkBoy ArtHouse. https://www.districtnewmusiccoalition.com/area-events/2019/4/30/tempo-plays-umd-composers https://www.milkboyarthouse.com/what-is-milkboy-arthouse [ This article originally appeared here ]
Professor Christine Adams Quoted in History Channel’s News Site Michael Bruckler May 06, 2019 - 2:23 pm May 06, 2019 Professor of History Christine Adams is quoted in the History Channel’s news site article, “The Royal Mistress: Often the Most Powerful Person in a King’s Court,” which examines how a monarch’s mistress was more than a sexual companion. According to Adams, “There’s not a real division between formal and informal political power in the early French court. If you were a...
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) worked with the school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties to select and honor 22 educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for their leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering. Receiving awards this year were eight math teachers, nine science teachers, and five STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) teachers from schools in the three counties. The teachers were chosen for their...
The Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools issued a resolution in honor of the Patuxent High School Harlequins to recognize their state championship at the 2019 Maryland Thespian Festival for their production of the first act of Becky's New Car, by Stephen Dietz. Directed by Allen Price and student director Destiny Cusic, the Harlequins have established and maintained a consistent standard of excellence in the field of theater arts. They will represent Maryland at the 2019...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) have partnered to provide a dual degree program that will enable CSM students to complete a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in five years. The 2+3 Program pathway requires CSM students to complete their associate of science in pre-professional health science (Pharmacy Track). Through this cooperative agreement, UMES will guarantee admission into its program annually for up to three CSM students who meet...
Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, would like to announce the outstanding employees that have been recognized for their service and dedication to St. Mary's County Public Schools. Ms. Deborah Urich, ISIC Paraeducator at Greenview Knolls Elementary School, has been selected as the Educational Support Professional of the Year award winner. The Educational Support Professional of the Year award was established in 2009 to recognize the essential role support staff has on the success...
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