The Board of Education of Charles County held two meetings last month, a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 13, and a work session on Monday, June 26. Agendas for both meetings are posted to BoardDocs. All Board meetings are streamed live at www.ccboe.com and archived on the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/c/ccpsmd.
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Madison Klinger, rising junior at Henry E. Lackey High School, is the overall winner of the 2023 Charles County Fair art contest. Her artwork is displayed as the cover of the Charles County Fair Guide. She was chosen as this year’s winner by the Charles County Fair Board and Charles County Public Schools (CCPS).
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July 1 marks the start of state legislation that allows individuals 21 years of age and older to legally purchase cannabis products from licensed dispensaries in Maryland for personal use.
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Every year around the middle of June, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students move out of classroom learning to summer fun mode. During summer break, the hallways no longer have students rushing to class but classrooms full of excited summer camp goers. This year is no different. The many CCPS summer camps throughout the county are giving students an opportunity to learn, have fun and grow their academic abilities before the school year begins in the fall.
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Statement from St. Mary's College of Maryland on Supreme Court Decision - June 29, 2023 Chuck Steenburgh June 29, 2023 - 2:25 pm
June 29, 2023
Statement from St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. The University of North Carolina and
SFFA v. Harvard
St. Mary’s College of Maryland remains committed to diversity, access and affordability as part of our mission to provide a rigorous and fulfilling educational experience. This commitment includes creating and...
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...
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...