Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) pupil personnel workers (PPW) provide students with additional resources to succeed in and out of the classroom. Their main goal is toward enabling students to reach their fullest potential and to become productive members of society. Some CCPS schools have had extra opportunities for growth with guidance from their PPWs this year whether through a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) initiative or from a desire for students to receive additional...
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Before graduating, three Westlake High School students in the school’s Project Lead the Way (PLTW) — Biomedical Sciences program developed presentations for their capstone projects. Capstone projects allow students to delve deeper into an issue they are interested in.
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Treasure Perkins, a rising Thomas Stone High School Junior, was sworn in by Lisa E. Yates, clerk of the circuit court for Charles County, at the start of the June 26 Board work session as the new Student Member of the Board of Education of Charles County for the 2023-24 school year.
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The Board of Education of Charles County on June 21 honored several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) volunteers as part of the 2023 Be the Difference Awards program. During the recognition ceremony held at North Point High School, the Board recognized several award nominees for their contributions to the school system.
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Charles Co. Board honors school system support staff for outstanding commitment to Charles County Public Schools
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) annually honors outstanding support services personnel in the areas of information technology (IT), central office support, instructional assistant (IA), food service, maintenance, secretary and building services. The awards program was established to recognize the roles support personnel have in maintaining the effective and efficient operations of the school system.
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Parents and guardians who need assistance in registering their child to attend Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) can get in-person help at select schools.
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Poet Karen Leona Anderson Published in Literary Journal Lee Capristo June 26, 2023 - 10:18 am
June 26, 2023
A poem written by Professor of English Karen Leona Anderson has been published in "The Materials Issue: Full Bleed," a collaboration between the Phillips Collection and the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore, Maryland. Her poem, "Fainting Couch," can be read on the Full Bleed website.
Anderson is the author of the poetry collections “Receipt” (Milkweed Editions)...
Charles Co. Board approves new dress code for 2023-24 school year, developed by Code of Conduct committee
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Six Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) employees — five teachers and a parent liaison — recently earned the Global Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy is a credential that was first established in 2008 in California and adopted by Maryland in 2016. The recognition is given to students and educators who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages and can be used as a credential for academic and employment purposes.
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Assistant Professor Emily Brownlee and colleagues published in Journal of Plankton Research Chuck Steenburgh June 20, 2023 - 8:19 am
June 20, 2023
Assistant Professor of Biology Emily Brownlee and colleagues recently had their research work titled “Mixoplankton and mixotrophy: future research priorities” accepted for publication in the Journal of Plankton Research.
Brownlee and collaborators make future research recommendations to study a community of aquatic single-celled organisms that...
The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 1 p.m. meeting today, Tuesday, June 20, 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 www.ccboe.com.
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Eighteen Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school students recently earned the State of Maryland Seal of Biliteracy. The recognition is given to students and educators who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages and can be used as a credential for academic and employment purposes.
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The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 6 p.m. work session on Monday, June 26, 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 www.ccboe.com. The meeting will also stream to YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@ccpsmd.
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President Jordan to Co-Chair Carnegie Postsecondary Commission Gretchen Phillips June 14, 2023 - 10:07 am
June 14, 2023
St. Mary’s College of Maryland President Tuajuanda C. Jordan is co-chair of a newly established Carnegie Postsecondary Commission. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, in partnership with the XQ Institute, announced members of the commission Wednesday, June 14.
Comprised of diverse leaders in higher education as well as K12, the Commission aims to...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) celebrated the retirement of more than 95 staff members during a June 8 ceremony held at North Point High School. Board members, Superintendent Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., and those of her senior leadership team attended the event to honor staff’s commitment to the school system and the children it serves.
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SMCM Pop-Up Information Station on the Commemorative to Enslaved People of Southern Maryland in the Community Juneteenth Weekend
Pop-Up Information Station on the Commemorative to Enslaved People of Southern Maryland in the Community Juneteenth Weekend Chuck Steenburgh June 08, 2023 - 1:41 pm
June 08, 2023
Join us this Juneteenth to help shape the future mission of the Commemorative to Enslaved People of Southern Maryland at St Mary’s College of Maryland. Built in honor of those forced to labor in the region, the Commemorative celebrates stories of Black resilience, resistance, and freedom. This pop-up station will...
Charles Co. Creating art and artists — Mt. Hope teacher is finalist for The Washington Post’s Teacher of the Year Award
When she was sketching out a plan for her life, Rachel Proctor knew art was going to be a vibrant element. Growing up, she was naturally drawn to art as a creative outlet, as a way to express herself. In school, art teachers helped Proctor shade in sections she was missing, introducing her to artists, mediums and skills she needed to advance her understanding of the subject.
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