College of Southern Maryland (CSM) former soccer player and ’18 Alumnus Max Bode has yet another milestone to add to his many accomplishments – he recently played for the United States U20 Futsal team in the Asociación Mundial de Futsal (AMF) U20 World Cup in Valledupar, Colombia. The fact that it was Bode’s first time playing for a USA team was mirrored by the fact it was the first time the United States had entered a U20 team in the AMF tournament.
“It was great being able to represent...
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Tune in tonight, Wednesday, Jan. 23, to hear College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Men’s Lacrosse Coach Steve Campbell share his thoughts about his first upcoming season as the Hawk’s coach when he goes live with Sportscaster Chris Heidel on HerbFM Sports Radio. Campbell will join Heidel for LIVE: Sports Desk Live at around 7:15 p.m.
“Practice started Tuesday and I am feeling pretty pumped about the upcoming season because I can tell coming out of the gate that we have 17 very strong and...
CSM As Spring Semester Kicks Off At CSM, 100 Students Impacted by Government Shutdown Receive Tuition Support
Nearly 6,000 students converge onto the campuses of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) the week of January 22 as the 2019 spring semester gets underway. To date, 100 returning students whose family or themselves are impacted by the current federal government shutdown are taking advantage of CSM’s offers of tuition support.
When the news that the government shutdown could extend beyond the first day of classes and tuition payment deadlines, CSM established two assistance opportunities...
541 Students Earn Degrees or Certificates
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) honored 541 candidates for 547 degrees and 250 certificates during its 20th Winter Commencement Jan. 17 at the La Plata Campus. The degrees and certificates spanned 69 programs of study.
Of the students earning recognition, 122 were from Calvert County, 202 were from Charles County and 179 were from St. Mary’s County. The majority of degrees, or 24.7 percent, were in the field of arts and sciences, general...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 541 candidates for degrees and certificates during its 20th Winter Commencement held Jan. 17 at the college’s La Plata Campus. The following students were recognized as candidates for associate degrees, certificates or letters of recognition.
Anne Arundel County
Crofton
Deepashree Ghimirearyal
Lothian
Christian D. Baker
Severn
Irene Albright
West River
Katie B. Arnold
Baltimore County
Baltimore
Jared Michael Kimmey
Glen...
The College of Southern Maryland will be closed Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The college will resume its normal schedule Tuesday, Jan. 22. The first day of classes for the spring 2019 semester and minisession I is also Jan. 22. Access to online services, including registration, is available at www.csmd.edu through my.CSMD services.
[ This article originally appeared here ]
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 – St. Mary’s County Public Schools will host three Rising Freshman Orientation Nights this March. The purpose of the events is to provide an opportunity for rising 9th graders and their families to preview 9th grade course selections, learn about available Academies and Pathways, meet counselors and school administrators...
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 – Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start, and other parents of other young children, as well as community members, are invited to a FREE Conscious Discipline Parent workshop on Thursday, January 24, 2019, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library.
Developed by Dr. Becky Bailey; “Conscious Discipline” is a proven...
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 Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center (Forrest Center) will host the SkillsUSA Maryland Regional Competition on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at the school site located at 24005 Point Lookout Road, directly across from the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, Maryland.
Students from Calvert, Charles...
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ families that have lost or reduced income due to any change in family circumstances, including the government shutdown, loss of job, or another similar event, may immediately apply for their children to receive free or reduced-price meals (FARMs). Families that would not ordinarily qualify for the FARMs program could be eligible for the remainder of the school year...
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
LEONARDTOWN, MD – The St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Ethics Panel will be holding a meeting on Thursday, January 17, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. For more information, call 301-475-5511, ext. 32177.
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Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
LEONARDTOWN, MD – The meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary’s County that was scheduled for January 9, 2019, has been moved to January 16, 2019. It will be held at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room of the Central Administration Building, 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. For additional information, call 301-475-5511, ext. 32177.
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LEONARDTOWN, MD – Beginning Thursday, December 20 @ 10 a.m. the Chesapeake Public Charter School online lottery application will be OPEN!
• Families must fill out applications online at cpcsapplication.com during the open enrollment period. For the 2019-2020 school year, the online application process opens at 10 a.m. on December 20, 2018, and closes at 12 p.m. midnight on January 31, 2019.
• Families need to enter a valid email address and create a password to create a free account. The...
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 Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center (Forrest Center) will host its nineteenth annual Forrest Center Tech Expo on Thursday, January 17, 2019, 5:30-8:00 p.m., at the school site located at 24005 Point Lookout Road, directly across from the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, Maryland.
The purpose...
St. Mary's Co. St. Mary's County Public Schools and Offices Closed to the Public During Winter Break
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
LEONARDTOWN, MD – All St. Mary’s County Public Schools and Offices will be closed to the public from Monday, December 24, 2018, through Tuesday, January 1, 2019. All schools and offices will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
[ This article originally appeared here ]
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 meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 13, 2018, has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2019, and will be held from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room, at 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.
For more...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) have partnered to provide a reunification site for CCPS students and staff in case of an emergency.
CSM has agreed to allow CCPS to use its Physical Education Center (PE Building), parking lots and access roads on the La Plata Campus to house and operate a family reunification center during a crisis. Reunification is the process the school system would use to communicate with parents and to reunite them with...
Due to inclement weather, all Charles County public schools will dismiss two-hours early today, Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. There will be no afternoon or evening activities and no afternoon prekindergarten program today. Morning prekindergarten students will remain at their schools until dismissal. The AlphaBEST program at county elementary schools will close at 4 p.m. today.
[ This article originally appeared here ]
Last year, the Key Club at Henry E. Lackey High School only had two members. Although the two students made an impact, Principal Kathy Perriello knew there were others who liked to give back to the community but just did not know how to get involved.
This year, participation in the Lackey Key Club has grown from two students to an active roster of more than 20 members. Perriello took over as club sponsor this year in an effort to recruit more members. “I wanted to grow its participation...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is participating in the St. Mary’s City annual Maryland Day Celebration on March 23. Each year, a fourth-grade student is selected through an essay contest to represent the school system and Charles County at the celebration. This year, students must submit a video essay response through Twitter in response to the prompt “Why is Charles County a great place to live?”
Video submissions must be 140 seconds or less, and students may only submit one entry...