So. Md Education News

News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
Due to inclement weather conditions, all Charles County public schools will open two hours late today, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. There is a code two, which is a two-hour delay, for CCPS staff who follow the code system. 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) administrative offices are closed for winter break, Monday, Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1. Schools are closed Monday, Dec. 25, through Monday, Jan. 1, for winter break. 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 College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is holding Early College Information Nights for parents at 6 p.m. this month and in January. While some meetings are held at particular schools, all meetings are open to CCPS juniors and seniors and their families regardless of the high school they attend. 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 participating in the St. Mary’s City annual Maryland Day Celebration on Saturday, March 23. A fourth-grade student is selected through an essay contest to represent the school system and Charles County at the celebration. Students must submit an essay response to the prompt, “What makes Charles County a great place to live?” Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking five volunteers to serve on its Grading Steering Committee. 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 La Plata High School team took first place in the county’s “It’s Academic” competition Nov. 29, racking up 370 points. The team advances to compete against Georgetown Day School and Eleanor Roosevelt High School in a contest set to air April 20 on WETA. 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’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12. The Board will meet in person at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey Building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata. 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
Four Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) seniors are representing the school system this year in the Maryland General Assembly’s Student Page Program. They are seniors Charlie Bowie, Sydney Gunther, Kaylah Pratt and David Yum. 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 on Nov. 27 met with members of the Southern Maryland delegation and the Charles County Commissioners to discuss educational topics including 2024 Board legislative priorities, the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future legislation and Board member compensation. 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 launching a theater pathway for students who will enter ninth grade in the fall. 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 met Nov. 14, 2023, for its regular meeting. A meeting agenda is posted on Board Docs here. Board meetings are streamed live on the school system website at www.ccboe.com and archived on the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) YouTube page. 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 Leads Master Class, Earns Fiction Award Lee Capristo November 27, 2023 - 2:04 pm November 27, 2023 On November 10, Professor of English Jennifer Cognard-Black led a creative writing master class on microfictions as part of the annual National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) conference in Chicago, Illinois. She worked with honors students from Colorado, Missouri, Kentucky and Texas to draft, revise and present their original microfictions...
Superintendent of Schools Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., will join Ivy and Pearls of Southern Maryland Community Charities and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Nu Zeta Omega Chapter of Waldorf for their public policy forum on Saturday, Dec. 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
What started as inviting parents into Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School classrooms for early Thanksgiving celebrations has grown over 34 years into a schoolwide event and community tradition. 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 Southern Maryland Chain Chapter of the Links Inc. recently donated 48 coats to Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) for students. Members of the organization recently dropped off the coats to the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building from their fifth annual coat drive. Every year the organization collects coats to present to three local school systems, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County public schools. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS...
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) winter sports season begins Tuesday, Dec. 5. Also kicking off on Dec. 5, CCPS will introduce a paperless ticketing model at all school system-sponsored sporting events. 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 scheduled to meet on Monday, Nov. 27, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for the annual legislative breakfast. The event is set for the Board of Education and Charles County’s legislative delegation to meet, share information, concerns and discuss any educational topics before the Maryland General Assembly convenes in January. 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...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) hosted the 2023 Middle School Archery Tournament on Nov. 17 at Milton M. Somers Middle School. Archers from seven CCPS middle schools, divided by grade level into boy and girl teams, competed. The top boy and girl archer by grade were recognized, as well as teams overall. 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, Nov. 27, 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
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is from Nov. 13 through 19. The nationwide initiative promoting the value of apprenticeships in America. This annual celebration highlights the significant potential that apprenticeships offer individuals in developing workplace experience and valuable skills sought after by employers. 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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