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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. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To...

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Charles Co. Registration is open for students new to school system

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. 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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SMCM Poet Karen Leona Anderson Published in Literary Journal

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)...

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Charles Co. Board approves new dress code for 2023-24 school year, developed by Code of Conduct committee

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Charles Co. Six CCPS employees earn the Global Seal of Biliteracy

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. Charles County Public Schools only posts a...

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Charles Co. Board approves tuition rate increase for 2023-2024 school year

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SMCM Assistant Professor Emily Brownlee and colleagues published in Journal of Plankton Research

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...

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Charles Co. Board to meet for FY 2024 budget approval vote, union contract approvals

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. 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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Charles Co. 18 CCPS high school students earn the Seal of Biliteracy

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. 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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Charles Co. Board to host June 26 work session

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. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds...

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SMCM President Jordan to Co-Chair Carnegie Postsecondary Commission

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...

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Charles Co. Celebrating 2,027 years of service to CCPS — School system honors retirees

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. 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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Charles Co. End-of-year message for CCPS parents from Superintendent Navarro

The following is an end-of-year message for CCPS parents from Superintendent Navarro. 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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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...

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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. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article...

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Charles Co. Staying connected with free device program

Stay in touch with the Connected Devices Program, an initiative launched to assist in digital equity and inclusion efforts in Maryland. 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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SMCM Get Ready for a Summer of Musical Magic as the River Concert Series Celebrates its 25th Anniversary!

Get Ready for a Summer of Musical Magic as the River Concert Series Celebrates its 25th Anniversary! Chuck Steenburgh June 08, 2023 - 9:12 am June 08, 2023 Dust off those picnic blankets and gather your loved ones for a delightful evening of symphony under the stars. The award-winning River Concert Series, having brought the Southern Maryland community together through music for an incredible 25 years, is back for another season. Starting June 23, a captivating selection of five free...

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Charles Co. Board to meet June 13 for regular meeting

The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13. 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

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Charles Co. Once upon a time — summer story hours set

The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Office of Early Childhood Education is hosting summer story hours in July and early August. Charles County children ages two- to five-years-old can receive school readiness skills by attending a story hours group session. 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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Charles Co. Thomas Stone holds graduation ceremony June 2

The finale of Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) graduation week featured Thomas Stone High School holding its ceremony on the morning of Friday, June 2. 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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