The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 4:30 p.m. work session on Monday, Sept. 25, 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.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking community feedback regarding proposed changes to the Educational Equity Policy (Policy 1820). Proposed revisions to the policy are currently posted on the Board of Education of Charles County BoardDocs platform here. The Board of Education is set to approve the policy later this fall
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is helping to prepare students to take the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Program by hosting upcoming student and parent/guardian information sessions.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and the Charles County Government are partnering for an iRecycle Smart program focusing on the “big three” — single use plastic bottles, paper and aluminum cans. The program was developed to reduce contamination of recyclable materials.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) needs parent and community volunteers to serve on its Elementary School Redistricting Committee. The school system is starting a comprehensive elementary school redistricting process that will create an attendance zone for Elementary School No. 23, which is scheduled to open at the start of the 2025-2026 school year.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth Seminar (HOBY) Maryland and Maryland Leadership Seminar Inc. earlier this summer.
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The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 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.
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The stories of wanting to fit in while standing out, seeking out acceptance and love, wondering if chasing a dream is a goal or a distraction are among the themes taking center stage about in “A Chorus Line: Teen Edition” performed by the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) All-County Thespian Troupe.
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Charles Co. Board files lawsuit against social media companies for negative impact on youth mental health
The Board of Education of Charles County filed a lawsuit earlier this week against several social media companies, including Meta, Google, ByteDance and Snap Inc.
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The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Community Schools program focuses on connecting students, families and surrounding communities to the resources needed in order to survive. Some of these resources include providing additional mentors and restorative coaches, expanding school-based health center services, providing healthy meals in and out of school, and access to mental health practitioners. With nearly 360 community schools throughout Maryland, CCPS currently has five schools that...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) officially opened its newest facility last week dedicated to expanding early childhood program access for young learners. In an Aug. 24 ribbon-cutting ceremony, CCPS staff was joined by elected officials, teachers, students and College of Southern Maryland (CSM) representatives to celebrate the opening of the new Early Learning Center, La Plata.
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Charles Co. Recent graduates can earn money, get career support through new Maryland service program
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has partnered with a new state government department focused on service learning to promote a new program for youth. The new state Department of Service and Civic Innovation is piloting a service program pathway to education and career opportunities for community members who either recently completed high school or are looking for a career change.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is accepting applications from high school seniors interested in participating in the Maryland General Assembly Student Page Program. Each year, CCPS selects three high school seniors and one alternate to represent the school system in the program.
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The Board of Education of Charles County has extended the deadline for applicants interested in filling the vacated District 1 seat on the Board of Education. Applications will now be accepted through 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 15.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) was recently awarded $17,758 to help fight food insecurity among students. The money was raised during Giant Food’s Nourishing Our Youth food initiative. From June 16 to July 27, Giant Food Stores invited customers to round grocery purchases at the register and join in the support of local public school system’s food and meal programs.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) officially kicks off the 2023-2024 school year on Monday, Aug. 28 for students in kindergarten through Grade 12. Keep reading to learn need-to-know information and about what’s new this school year including an updated student dress code and a school bus-tracking app.
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Charles Co. CCPS, Board approve eight-hour minimum workday for contracted bus drivers and attendants, agree to work toward implementing a multi-year bus contract
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) officially kicks off the 2023-2024 school year on Monday, Aug. 28. More than 28,000 students in kindergarten through Grade 12 are expected to start school Monday.
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Charles Co. Assessment data released today shows student progress, areas of focus in math, ELA and science
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) today released student data for the 2022-2023 school year on MCAP assessments in mathematics, English Language Arts (ELA) and science. MCAP, or Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program, assessments measure a student’s mastery of content and readiness for the next grade level and is reported by MSDE using four levels.
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