So. Md Education News

News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
Professor Eberly Appointed to Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism Chuck Steenburgh January 19, 2024 - 1:16 pm January 19, 2024 Professor Todd Eberly was recently appointed to a three-year term on the Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. The Commission was created in 1994 to oversee Maryland's AmeriCorps activities and resources under the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993, reviewing and approving all funding under...
Due to inclement weather all Charles County public schools will be closed today, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. There is a code two, which is a two-hour delay, for CCPS staff who follow the code system. Follow the CCPS website at www.ccboe.com for the most up-to-date CCPS news. 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, all Charles County public schools will open two hours late on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. There is a code two, which is a two-hour delay, for all Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff who follow the code system. Staff will continue to monitor the weather. 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) middle and high school musicians are tuning up for the All-County Honors Band concert set for Thursday, Jan. 25. 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 Seven Up+ — The Art of Charles County Public Schools Students art show will be on display at the Mattawoman Creek Art Center through early February. An opening reception — originally set to be held this Sunday — has been rescheduled to 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 28. 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 is holding a 4:30 p.m. work session on Monday, Jan. 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 https://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
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will hold a Social Security Administration (SSA) virtual community forum Jan. 23. 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 inclement weather conditions, all Charles County public schools will open two-hours late tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. Three-year-old students who attend the CCPS prekindergarten program will not attend school tomorrow. The AlphaBest program that operates at county elementary schools will open at 8 a.m. Follow the school system website, www.ccboe.com, for the most up-to-date information. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read...
The Board of Education of Charles County is hosting a Town Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the St. Charles High School auditorium. The event is open to the public and will livestream on the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) website at www.ccboe.com. Community members are encouraged to attend to ask questions or provide comments about any education-related topics. The overall topic for this Town Hall is school meals. At the start of the Town Hall, CCPS staff will provide an...
Due to inclement weather conditions all Charles County public schools will be closed today, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. There is a code two, which is a two-hour delay, for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff who follow the code system. Employees who follow the code system and are eligible to telework can request of their supervisor telework approval for today. 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...
Due to inclement weather conditions, all Charles County public schools will open two-hours late tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 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
Professor of English Jennifer Cognard-Black Co-Edits New Book Lee Capristo January 12, 2024 - 10:10 am January 12, 2024 Professor of English Jennifer Cognard-Black edited with Melissa A. Goldthwaite, Good Eats: 32 Writers on Eating Ethically (NYU Press, January 2024). The collection features a diverse ensemble of award-winning writers, chefs, farmers, activists and educators who invite readers to consider what and why we eat, individually and collectively. Will Becker ’20 is one of the...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is partnering with the Maryland Department of Health, the Charles County Department of Health and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office for a Community Overdose Action town hall. 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) has updated its volunteer processes to establish a network of community members interested in supporting schools. 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 elected Yonelle Moore Lee, Esq., as its chairperson and Nicole M. Kreamer as its vice chairperson at the start of the Jan. 9 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 of Charles County will meet virtually today, Jan. 9. 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 weather forecast for today including heavy rains, possible flooding conditions and high winds, all Charles County public schools will dismiss two-hours early today, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. All CCPS afterschool and evening activities are also canceled for today. 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
Assistant Professor Kurpad Awarded Scholarship for Faculty Success Program Angela Draheim January 08, 2024 - 11:39 am January 08, 2024 Assistant Professor of Psychology Nayantara Kurpad was recently awarded a scholarship that covers the entire tuition ($5,510) for the Spring 2024 Faculty Success Program (January 22 - March 31) offered by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). The Faculty Success Program is an intensive online skill-development program that...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) are teaming up to host a Charles County Chamber of Commerce mixer later this month. 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
Students currently in Grades 8-11 can apply to attend the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Virtual Academy program for the 2024-2025 school year. The application window opens 7 a.m., Monday, Jan. 8, and closes at 11:59 p.m., Friday, March 1. Late applications will not be accepted. 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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