Superintendent Kimberly Hill, left, and Sheriff Troy Berry renew their commitment to the long-standing partnership between Charles County Public Schools and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office signing a memorandum of understanding on April 17 that outlines expectations for special law enforcement services and programs to schools.
Superintendent Kimberly Hill and Sheriff Troy Berry renewed their commitment to the long-standing partnership between Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and the...
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Professor Johnson Awarded Fourth Residency Fellowship for Summer 2019 Michael Bruckler April 30, 2019 - 12:26 pm
April 30, 2019
Professor of Art Sue Johnson, has been awarded a one-month, fully-funded residency fellowship by the I-Park Foundation in East Haddam, Connecticut.
I-Park Residency Program is both an open-air and a closed-studio laboratory for individual creative pursuits in the fields of music composition/sound art, the visual arts, architecture, moving image, creative...
CSM CSM Ward Virts Series Takes Fresh Look at Classics with Free Jazz One Concert at Prince Frederick Campus, May 12
The College of Southern Maryland hosts the last of six free concerts in its 2018-2019 Ward Virts Concert Series at its Prince Frederick Campus May 12 with a performance by Jazz One’s “Happening Now.”
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) hosts the last of six free concerts in its 2018-2019 Ward Virts Concert Series at its Prince Frederick Campus May 12. This season’s final concert will feature Jazz One’s “Happening Now.”
The Ward Virts Concert Series celebrates the life and talent of...
St. Mary's Co. Conscious Discipline Free Workshop Part III: "Setting the Stage for Lifelong Self-Regulation" on Saturday, May 11, 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 – Childcare providers, community partners, and parents are invited to a FREE full-day Conscious Discipline Workshop on Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County, 21155 Lexwood Drive, Suite C, Lexington Park, Maryland. Conscious Discipline Part III: SETTING THE STAGE...
Having won accolades and prize money, nine CSM students will now have their award-winning public service announcements about vehicle theft prevention air throughout the year across the state of Maryland. The winners pictured with their professor from left are Tionte Smiley, Joseph Neal III, Kevin Poole, CSM Associate Professor and Program Coordinator Olaniyi Areke, Stephen Gardner, Jacob Buchanan, Jillian Roberts, Christian Pomponio and Dylan Fox. Not pictured is winner Michael Baranowski...
Nine Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) teachers were recently named 2019 Outstanding Teacher Honorees by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, known as SMECO. The annual awards program honors teachers for outstanding classroom accomplishments in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Honored by SMECO as Outstanding Mathematics Teachers of the Year are Nicholas Andrews of La Plata High School, Monica Halloran of Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School and Hannah Matthews...
St. Mary's County Public Schools is pleased to announce registration for Kindergarten for the school year 2019-2020. All schools will hold open registration beginning Monday, April 8, 2019, and continuing through the summer.
Parents of children who will be five years old by September 1, 2019, should register at the school assigned to their physical address during the open enrollment period.
Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) may go to the school assigned to their legal address to complete the...
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.
A child must be...
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...