So. Md Education News

News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) 8th Annual HITS Expo is set for Saturday, March 9, at St. Charles High School. 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
There is no more waiting in the wings for the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) spring show season to start. CCPS high school plays are taking the stage this month with musicals, fandom favorites and a courtroom classic. 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) students were recently given the opportunity to participate in the 390th St. Mary’s City annual Maryland Day Celebration set for Saturday, March 23. A CCPS fourth-grade student is selected annually through an essay contest to represent the school system and Charles County at the celebration. Students submitted essay responses to the prompt, “What makes Charles County a great place to live?” The finalist is selected by a panel of judges from the CCPS...
Margaret Marshall, a former member of the Board of Education of Charles County and retired Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) teacher, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. 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
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) is March 4 through 8 with all students in Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) able to pick up a free breakfast at school if they choose before classes start for the day. 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
SMCM Psychology Alumni and Professor Howansky Contribute to Society for Personality and Social Psychology Conference with Connected Publication Angela Draheim February 26, 2024 - 10:30 pm February 26, 2024 Alumni April Fraser '23 and Sonder Van Wert '23 and Assistant Professor of Psychology Kristina Howansky presented research at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) conference held in in San Diego, California in mid-February. April Fraser...
Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students recently earned medals in the regional SkillsUSA competition and advance to the state event set for April 12 and 13. Career and Technology Education (CTE) students from North Point High School and the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center compete annually in the event. SkillsUSA competitions showcase CTE students, involve industry professionals in evaluating student performance and help to train students for workforce needs. Charles...
Joshua Clark, a Spanish teacher at Henry E. Lackey High School, was named the recipient of the 2024 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Teacher of the Year honor during a Feb. 22 recognition 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) high school students in school-based theater programs recently took centerstage attending the two-day Maryland Thespian Festival at the University of Maryland, College Park. 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 volunteers to serve on its calendar committee. Volunteers must be able to attend in-person meetings on Wednesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey Building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata. The first meeting is set for March 13. 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
Professor Betül Başaran presents paper in Paris Betul Basaran February 21, 2024 - 8:30 am February 21, 2024 Professor of History Betül Başaran attended the conference "Perceptions de la guerre et de la sortie de guerre au Moyen-Orient (1918-1923): Expériences, narrations, re-construction des identités et perspectives" in Paris, where she gave a talk entitled "Niloufer Hanım Sultan: An Exiled Ottoman Princess in Hyderabad, India and Muslim Women's Leadership Roles after WW1." Başaran's...
SMCM Employees Share Black Literature, Life Experience with Local Students Gretchen Phillips February 20, 2024 - 1:42 pm February 20, 2024 By sharing both passages from books and pieces of life experiences, five members of St. Mary’s College of Maryland faculty and staff inspired students at Great Mills High School during the African American Read-In on Friday, Feb. 9. Volunteer readers from the St. Mary’s County community visited classes and read from Black authors' literature that...
Four Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) teams participated in the Feb. 14 Special Olympic Maryland’s Interscholastic Unified Sports (IUS) Indoor Bocce Tournament at Hagerstown Community College. 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 only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Due to the inclement weather forecast for tonight into tomorrow morning, all Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) activities planned for tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, will begin on or after 12 p.m. No CCPS activities will take place before noon tomorrow. 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 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Elementary School Naming Committee seeks feedback on its name recommendations for Elementary School 23 recently shared with the Board of Education of Charles County. 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 at its Feb. 13 meeting recognized nine Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students for outstanding achievements in academics, personal responsibility and career readiness. 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 honored at its Feb. 13 meeting Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members for their commitment to teaching and learning. 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) held its annual winter chess tournament Feb. 10 at Henry E. Lackey High School. 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
Monique Poole, job placement coordinator and National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) advisor at Robert D. Stethem Educational Center, recently was placed on the January NTHS Honor Roll for her hard work and dedication to CCPS. Students in the Pharmacy Technician program and NTHS at the school nominated Poole for the recognition. 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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