So. Md Education News

News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
An in-person Tech Talk for parents is set for 6 to 7 p.m., Dec. 4, at Milton M. Somers Middle School. The educational session is provided by Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit. The session is designed to help parents keep their children safe while online. Due to the mature content discussed, the event is not suitable for children. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the...
The Board of Education of Charles County is hosting a Town Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 7, starting at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at North Point High School. 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. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the...
The Board of Education of Charles County on Oct. 24 selected Samichie Thomas to fill the vacant District 1 seat. Thomas was chosen after the Board conducted a search for applicants from District 1 interested in serving as a Board member. 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
Join Charmaine Thompson, chief of instructional technology for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS), for a Chat with the Chief event on Wednesday, Nov. 8. 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 celebrate the Class of 2024 during graduation ceremonies at Regency Furniture Stadium this spring. The ceremonies are set for May 28 through 31, and CCPS has partnered once again with Regency Furniture Stadium and the Charles County Government to provide graduating seniors with graduation ceremonies. High school principals and CCPS will continue to provide graduation updates to parents and students through the school year. Charles County Public...
The Board of Education of Charles County held public interviews on Oct. 20 for its District 1 vacancy. Seven candidates were interviewed Friday at the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building in La Plata. The interviews were open to the public. 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) seeks additional community feedback regarding proposed changes to Educational Equity Policy – Policy 1820. Proposed revisions to the policy are currently posted on the Board of Education of Charles County BoardDocs platform. The Board of Education is set to approve the policy next 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
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Superintendent Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., hosted a State of the Schools event for parents and community members on Oct. 12, 2023. 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
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees Confers College’s Highest Award at October Board Meeting Chuck Steenburgh October 18, 2023 - 2:43 pm October 18, 2023 The St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees met on Friday and Saturday, October 13 and 14, 2023. The Board presented the College’s highest honor, the Order of the Ark and Dove, to distinguished alumna Dallas Dean ’60. A 1960 graduate of St. Mary’s Seminary Junior College, as St. Mary’s College of Maryland was then...
The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 4 p.m. work session on Monday, Oct. 23, 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/. The meeting will also stream to YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@ccpsmd. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) hosted its annual fall chess tournament Oct. 14 at Thomas Stone High School. The tournament was open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. 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 moving forward with its elementary school redistricting process to create an attendance zone for Elementary School No. 23. Last week at the Oct. 10 Board of Education meeting, members of the redistricting committee were announced. 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 application window for students to apply to Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs will be open from 8 a.m., Oct. 23, to 3 p.m., Nov. 14. 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
Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center & Learning Commons Named Maryland Public Buildings of the Year Chuck Steenburgh October 13, 2023 - 7:08 am October 13, 2023 The Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center and Learning Commons, both dedicated in September 2022, were named American Institute of Architects (AIA) Maryland's Public Buildings of the Year at the organization's annual Excellence in Design Awards. The construction project, a combined $66 million cooperative...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is hosting a virtual meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, through Zoom for parents to learn about i-Ready reports. CCPS administered i-Ready diagnostic assessments to students in the fall in both reading and mathematics. 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
St. Mary’s College of Maryland President Tuajuanda C. Jordan to visit with alumni in Maryland regional chapter events Chuck Steenburgh October 10, 2023 - 9:16 pm October 10, 2023 St. Mary’s College of Maryland President Tuajuanda C. Jordan, with the Alumni Relations/Institutional Advancement team, will visit Maryland alumni in their own backyard for the first time since the pandemic. This initiative, known as the “Taking the LEAD Tour,” features special gatherings in Annapolis, Bethesda...
Environmental Studies Majors Awarded National Fellowships Lee Capristo October 11, 2023 - 2:10 pm October 11, 2023 St. Mary’s College of Maryland has had two environmental studies majors in recent years earn the Mel Fellowship in Natural Resource Careers with the Maryland Forestry Foundation. It is the Mid-Atlantic’s largest college fellowship in natural resources, awarding $10,000 annually to four Maryland college students. Peyton Eppard ’25 has been awarded a Mel Fellowship for this...
The Board of Education of Charles County at its Oct. 10 meeting honored Jennifer Gibala of Mary H. Matula Elementary School, Heather Hartman-Jansen of Milton M. Somers Middle School, Joanna Hobbs, Ed.D., of Maurice J. McDonough High School, Cornelia “Connie” Jerman-Webb of Gale-Bailey Elementary School and Katrina Spriggs of Arthur Middleton 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...
The Board of Education at its October 10 meeting honored five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students. Students are honored for accomplishments in the areas of academic achievement, career readiness and personal responsibility. 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 conduct public interviews for candidates applying for the vacant District 1 position on the Board. Interviews will take place on Friday, Oct. 20, in the boardroom at the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building 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
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