St. Mary's County Public Schools is pleased to announce open application for Prekindergarten/Head Start to determine eligibility for school year 2019-2020. All schools will hold an open application period from Monday, April 8, 2019 through Friday, May 17, 2019 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The goal of the Prekindergarten/Head Start program is to provide initial learning experiences to help children develop basic skills and concepts necessary for successful school performance.
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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 – The St. Mary’s County School Health Council will meet on Thursday, May 2, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board of Education Meeting Room at 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.
For more information or to propose an agenda item, please contact Dr. Andrew C. Roper...
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 14 to accept comments on the proposed Fresh Start Academy. The hearing follows the Board’s regular monthly business meeting and will be held in the boardroom at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building at 5980 Radio Station Road, La Plata.
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff will provide a short presentation on Fresh Start. Following the presentation, the Board will accept comments and questions about...
Westlake High School won the 2018-19 High School Math Team competition. High school math teams compete in monthly challenges by completing a series of individual, team and relay questions. Scores accumulate during the year to determine an overall Charles County champion. Pictured are students who competed on the Westlake Math Team. Seated, from left, are students Hailey Kolberg, Brianna Wilson, Krisha Patel, Adrianna Willis, Megan Carr and team sponsor Paul Kanterman. Standing, from left...
Students Vickery and Robinson Present at University of Virginia Michael Bruckler April 25, 2019 - 9:49 am
April 25, 2019
St. Mary’s College students Hannah Vickery ’19 and Shannon Robinson ’19 presented their St. Mary's Projects in psychology at the L. Starling Reid Undergraduate Psychology Conference at the University of Virginia on Friday, April 19.
Both Vickery, “Successful Intervention Techniques for Grieving Children,” and Robinson “Gender Stereotypes and LBGTQ Topics in the...
CSM Information Session May 23 Provides Overview on College of Southern Maryland’s Velocity Center at Indian Head
The College of Southern Maryland is presenting a community information session on CSM’s Velocity Center at Indian Head on May 23. The session, which is open to the public, will begin at 8:30 a.m., at the Indian Head Pavilion, located at 100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head Highway, Indian Head.
The CSM Velocity Center at Indian Head is a unique facility promoting collaboration between CSM and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC...
St. Mary's Co. Conscious Discipline Trauma Childcare Provider/Community Partner Workshop to be held on Tuesday, May 14, 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 – On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, there will be a Conscious Discipline Trauma Workshop from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Division of Supporting Services for Childcare Providers and Community Partners. The workshop will be presented by Master Conscious Discipline Trainer, Amy Speidel.
Conscious Discipline is comprised of seven...
La Plata High School English teacher Brooke Shnipes, pictured center, was named Charles County finalist's for the Washington Post Teacher of the Year awards program. Shnipes has been teaching at La Plata for nine years and is well known among students and staff for her passion for literature and her ability to engage students. Shinpes is pictured with students from her Advanced Placement (AP) Literature class, including from left, seniors Rashawn Young, Josh Bayer, Suniyah Peters, Ma'Isah...
CSM Authors, Poets, Photographers Featured in Spring ‘Connections’ Literary Magazine to Discuss Their Works May 3
“Cupid’s Surprise” by Photographer Lena Hancock is one of 11 photographs chosen for the spring “Connections” Literary Magazine.
The public is invited to meet the area’s most engaging and interesting authors, poets, photographers and artists as they read from, discuss and reflect on their latest works during the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Spring “Connections” Literary Magazine Reading Series May 3.
“Connections” Literary Magazine is a regional literary journal published twice a...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) regrets to announce that the college’s annual Renaissance Festival held at the La Plata Campus is canceled this year. Originally slated to occur May 3, 2019, the festival was canceled due to recent weather-related damage.
However, still occurring that weekend is CSM’s rousing production of “Pippin,” which opens the weekend of April 25-27.
In Pippin’s world, the Band of Players has “Magic to Do.” Don’t miss the College of Southern Maryland’s...
High school students got back to nature April 16 when teams participated in the 2019 Charles County Envirothon held at Gilbert Run Park. Westlake High School’s team took first place, a team from Maurice J. McDonough High School came in second with a team from North Point High School placing third.
The academic competition is the culmination of lessons learned during seasonal trainings at the Charles Soil Conservation District. Students answer questions in five categories — aquatics...
Students Newton and Powell Present at Atlantic Estuarine Research Society Michael Bruckler April 24, 2019 - 10:12 am
April 24, 2019
Environmental studies and biology students, Kajsa Newton ’19 and Dylan Powell ’19, gave poster presentations on their St. Mary's Project research at the spring 2019 meeting of the Atlantic Estuarine Research Society, which is a regional affiliate of the international Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation.
Newton's research used geospatial analysis to...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) joined in the global initiative to celebrate Earth Day with a variety of activities across its campuses focused on raising awareness about pollution, sustainable food practices and changing weather patterns.
“CSM is committed to improving our environmental sustainability through campus-wide initiatives to not only reduce our environmental footprint but to bring overall sustainable awareness to students, faculty, and staff,” said CSM Vice President of...
Professor of Anthropology Julia A. King Earns St. Mary’s College President’s Trailblazer Award Michael Bruckler April 23, 2019 - 4:25 pm
April 23, 2019
St. Mary’s College of Maryland President Tuajuanda C. Jordan presented the 2019 President’s Trailblazer Award on Thursday, April 18, to Julia A. King, professor of anthropology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
“When I created the Trailblazer Award in 2015, it was inevitable that Julie King would receive this award that recognizes...
Asst. Prof. Cai Artist-in-Residence in Singapore Michael Bruckler April 23, 2019 - 12:10 pm
April 23, 2019
Assistant Professor of Photography Tristan Cai recently participated in an artist-in-residence program at DECK, a premier arts space in Singapore that showcases contemporary photography. DECK’s mission is to support and nurture the community of photography enthusiasts in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
The residency award included a dedicated artist studio space from December 2018...
SMCM Professor Kellenbach Appointed Corcoran Visiting Chair in Christian-Jewish Relations at Boston College
Professor Kellenbach Appointed Corcoran Visiting Chair in Christian-Jewish Relations at Boston College Michael Bruckler April 23, 2019 - 11:11 am
April 23, 2019
Katharina von Kellenbach, professor of religious studies at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, has been appointed to the 2019-2020 Corcoran Visiting Chair in Christian-Jewish Relations at Boston College’s Center for Christian-Jewish Learning. Kellenbach is currently convener of the ZIF Research Group “Felix Culpa: Guilt as Culturally...
CSM ABC 7/WJLA News Features CSM Alums’ Success Stories After College Earns Second, Nearly $950K NSF Grant to Provide 96 Scholarships
CSM Math Professor Sandy Poinsett, left, will welcome back her former student, CSM Alumna Dr. Syria Wesley, right, as the keynote speaker at CSM’s Annual Women in STEM Conference, May 3.
ABC 7/WJLA Education Reporter Kellye Lynn recently visited the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) to put her ‘Education Spotlight’ on CSM for receiving a nearly $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide scholarships to 96 students studying Science Technology Engineering or Math...
SMCM St. Mary’s College Title IX Office Awarded Five-year Grant from the Maryland Department of Health
St. Mary’s College Title IX Office Awarded Five-year Grant from the Maryland Department of Health Michael Bruckler April 22, 2019 - 1:45 pm
April 22, 2019
Over the next five years, the College’s Title IX Office will receive a total of $50,000 from the Maryland Department of Health’s Rape and Sexual Assault Prevention Program at the Center for Injury and Sexual Assault Prevention. The focus of the grant is “Preventing Campus Sexual Assault through Social Norms Change” and on implementing...
Professors Receive Grant to Develop Teacher Education Program in Computer Science Michael Bruckler April 19, 2019 - 2:21 pm
April 19, 2019
Lindsay Jamieson, associate professor of computer science; Alan Jamieson, associate professor of computer science; and Angela Johnson, professor of educational studies and director of teacher education, received a $19,049 grant from the Maryland Center for Computing Education to develop a preservice teacher education program in computer science.
The...
St. Mary’s College of Maryland presents the Inaugural Mulberry Music Festival – Act 1 Michael Bruckler April 19, 2019 - 1:39 pm
April 19, 2019
St. Mary’s College of Maryland presents the inaugural Mulberry Music Festival – Act 1, featuring chart-topping gospel recording artist Jason Nelson and a diverse lineup of local musicians, on Friday, June 14, 2019, from 6-9 p.m. on the College’s Townhouse Green. The event is free of charge and open to the public.
“At St. Mary’s College, we...