So. Md Education News

News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Receives Largest Gift Commitment in College History Chuck Steenburgh November 16, 2023 - 3:00 pm November 16, 2023 Students at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) for generations to come will be the beneficiaries of the largest gift commitment in the College’s history, announced today during a meeting of the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Foundation’s Board of Directors. To support the College’s $20 million Taking the LEAD Campaign, which was publicly...
Four CCPS health and PE teachers recently were recognized by the Society of Health and Physical Educators of Maryland (SHAPE MD) for their outstanding teaching and service. The teachers are Alison Cheney, health and physical education (PE) teacher the at F.B. Gwynn Educational Center; Elaina Malone, health and PE teacher at John Hanson Middle School; Daniel Perrotta, health teacher at Thomas Stone High School; and Alyssa Wheeler, health and PE teacher at Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary...
The James E. Richmond Science Center is hosting several events this winter that are new and open to the community. Schedule details and event costs for all Science Center shows and activities are posted to the Center website at www.sciencecenter.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) staff at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building recently held its annual Thanksgiving food drive to benefit LifeStyles of Maryland Inc. and CCPS Community Schools. A week from Thanksgiving, LifesStyles staff stopped by Starkey with two larges buses to collect the donation. 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) fall play season is going back to nature with “Into the Woods” and “In a Grove,” getting caught in “Charlotte’s Web,” and delving into an investigation with “DNA” before it’s “Curtains.” 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 partnering this school year with the United Way of Southern Maryland. CCPS has a long-standing history as a United Way partner. Prior to the pandemic, school system employees supported the annual United Way giving campaigns. As recent as 2010, CCPS staff donated almost $100,000 for the campaign year. 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
Associate Professor Ugues Appointed to Maryland 250 Commission by Governor Chuck Steenburgh November 15, 2023 - 10:36 am November 15, 2023 Anotonio Ugues Jr., PhD, associate professor of political science and director of the Center for the Study of Democracy, was recently appointed to the Maryland 250 Commission by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. The Maryland 250 Commission was created by executive order to serve as Maryland's official liaison with the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission and...
The Board of Education of Charles County at its Nov. 14 meeting honored Pauletta Brickey of St. Charles High School, Ana Brown of Malcolm Elementary School, Tammy Dudley of J.C. Parks Elementary School, Charles McCoy of Benjamin Stoddert Middle School and Amber Parry of Dr. James Craik Elementary 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
The Board of Education at its Nov. 14 meeting honored Emma Collado of J.C. Parks Elementary School, Briana Henry of Malcolm Elementary School, Logan Smith of Dr. James Craik Elementary School, Logan Boswell of Benjamin Stoddert Middle School and Cody Judware of 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
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members recently earned the Global Seal of Biliteracy. Thirty-four CCPS staff members recently earned the seal for proficiency in languages American Sign Language, French, Italian, Korean or Spanish. 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 expanding career and technical education (CTE) opportunities for high school students. CCPS recently finalized with the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) three new technical certification pathways that begin next school year. The new two-year programs include medical coding, pharmacy technician and electrical. 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
With the holidays around the corner, the students in the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) program at Maurice J. McDonough High School spent a recent free period thinking ahead to spring. 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
Staff and students at five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) are creating a legacy today from which generations decades from now will benefit. 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
A 2020 graduate of North Point High School found that you can go home again — well, you can visit your former career and technical education (CTE) teacher and current boss at 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
National School Psychology Week (NSPW) is Nov. 6-10, 2023 and this year’s theme is Let’s Grow Together. Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) thanks each school psychologist for their dedication to CCPS students and employees and their many contributions to the school 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
The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14. 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
The La Plata High School Marching Band recently competed in the USBands A Class National Championships Nov. 4 in Allentown, Pa. The team competed in the IIAA group. Over the past two years, the team has gained new members, a new band instructor and competed in the 2A class of state championship for the first time. 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 Mertz Named 2023 MDH CURES Community Faculty Fellow Chuck Steenburgh November 03, 2023 - 10:42 am November 03, 2023 Pamela Mertz, PhD, professor of chemistry & biochemistry, has been selected as a member of the 2023 Malate Dehydrogenase CUREs (Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences) Community Faculty Fellow Cohort. Under the program, she attended a two-day workshop this past summer at Suffolk University in Boston, and throughout the two-year fellowship will receive...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking community input and suggestions for the name of a new elementary school that will open for the 2025-2026 school year. The school is under construction off St. Charles Parkway in White Plains in the new Highlands neighborhood and will be the 23rd elementary school for CCPS. The CCPS School Naming Committee will consider submitted names and present options to the Board of Education of Charles County, which will ultimately vote and select the...
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