So. Md Education News

News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
Leo Boucher ’23 places second at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Gretchen Phillips April 24, 2024 - 2:29 pm April 24, 2024 Leo Boucher ’23 placed second at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for the Men’s Dinghy (ILCA 7) held in Miami, Florida in February. In the days leading up to the regatta, Boucher — named All-American when sailing for St. Mary's College of Maryland — received a surprise visit from St. Mary’s College President Tuajuanda C. Jordan. “It was great to have President Jordan come...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and the Board of Education of Charles County would like input on the 2025-2026 school calendar. The Board of Education approves the school calendar one to two years in advance. 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
Motiram '23 Selected for Fulbright ETA Award Chuck Steenburgh April 23, 2024 - 11:10 am April 23, 2024 Surisitee Motiram ’23 has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award for the 2024-2025 year from the U.S. Department of State. Motiram will spend a year in Colombia under the aegis of the program. They are the first SMCM student or alumnus to receive a U.S. Student Fulbright Award since 2016. "I'm excited to immerse myself in a new culture and embrace every moment of...
Professor of Spanish José Ballesteros Honored by HUD Lee Capristo April 23, 2024 - 9:36 am April 23, 2024 José Ballesteros, professor and chair of the Department of International Languages and Cultures, was the invited guest poet at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) launch on April 11 of National Fair Housing Month. Ballesteros read two poems in Spanish from a set of five that he wrote, titled “Home Suites I-V” about his personal journey through the country and housing...
Officer Katie Ringdahl Selected as Public Safety Officer of the Year Chuck Steenburgh April 23, 2024 - 6:56 am April 23, 2024 The Office of Public Safety is pleased to announce that Public Safety Officer Katie Ringdahl has been selected as our Officer of the Year for 2024. Officer Ringdahl started her career with the Office of Public Safety in 2021. Officer Ringdahl possesses a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland Global Campus and an Associate of Arts...
Erica Williams, principal of Benjamin Stoddert Middle School, was named 2024 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Principal of the Year. She is also the CCPS nominee for The Washington Post’s Principal of the Year award. 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
Wendie Newcamp, a language arts teacher at Theodore G. Davis Middle School, is the 2024 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) nominee for The Washington Post’s Teacher of the Year awards program. 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
A school library is the hub of the place. It is usually centrally located, has more than a couple of ways in and out, and nine times out of 10 it boasts several windows allow natural light to flood in. 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
Applications are open for the Maryland Corps and the Service Year Option Program, two streams of service created by Gov. Wes Moore’s administration as part of its commitment to public service. 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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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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