So. Md Education News

News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
Purple (and orange) reigned Wednesday afternoon during the graduation of Maurice J. McDonough High School’s graduation ceremonies. 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 Green Machine of St. Charles High School took over the field of Regency Furniture Stadium Wednesday morning for the Class of 2023 graduation ceremony. 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
Henry E. Lackey High School Principal Kathy Perriello addressed her last graduating class as a CCPS principal on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 30, when the Chargers matriculated. 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
North Point High School kicked off the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) 2023 graduation season on a breezy and overcast Tuesday, May 30. The cloud cover did nothing to dampen the celebration that saw 425 North Point students receive their diplomas. 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 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Class of 2023 will be honored during outdoor graduation ceremonies set for May 30 through June 2 at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf. The Class of 2023 includes 2,013 graduates who earned a record-breaking number of scholarship offers totaling almost $200 million. The total is likely to increase as graduates report scholarship offers to their respective high schools. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS...
Charles County Public middle and elementary schools have coordinated celebratory events for students who are transitioning to middle or high school, as well as those moving on from prekindergarten and kindergarten. 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) 2023 summer school program starts Wednesday, July 5. The schedule includes a mix of make-up and original credit courses. All make-up credit courses will be taught in person and original credit courses will be virtual through the Apex Learning and Zoom online platforms. 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
At T.C. Martin Elementary School, students have been buzzing about a “war” going on between brother, Evan, and sister, Jessie. The Treski siblings are engaged in a battle to see who can rake in more money from their joint lemonade stand, and Martin quickly became caught up in the drama. 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
Azeez Akindele will go down in Billingsley Elementary School history for being the champion of the school’s inaugural Spelling Bee. The third grader, clad in a shirt depicting a sunglasses-wearing bulldog riding a skateboard, correctly spelled “infamous” in the 23rd round of the contest to clinch the title. 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) today announces 14 new administrative appointments for the 2023-2024 school year. The appointments take effect July 1 and include appointments at the elementary, middle and high school levels. 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 graduating high school Class of 2023 during seven ceremonies at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf. Set for May 30 through June 2, ceremonies will take place outdoors in partnership with Regency Furniture Stadium, Charles County Government and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. 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
On March 30 and 31 six students from St. Charles High School competed in the VelocityX: Climate Innovation Hackathon hosted by the College of Southern Maryland. The competition was held at CSM's Velocity Center in Indian Head. Twenty-five participants from CSM, local high schools and other colleges competed for prizes at the event. The EcoAlert Team from St. Charles won first place in the competition and received the grand prize. The Interactive Map App team from St. Charles placed third at...
The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 6 p.m. work session on Monday, May 22, 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...
The Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) recently recertified Milton M. Somers Middle School as a 2023 Maryland Green School while Dr. James E. Craik Elementary School achieved Sustainable School status by MAEOE this year. 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
For most of her life, Carrie Richardson wanted to be a teacher. “I always knew,” said the principal of Mary H. Matula Elementary School who was recently named the 2023 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Principal of the Year. Yet, after landing on the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park in her freshman year, she questioned her future. 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
Ten Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students were honored May 9 with Ruth Ann Hall Champion Scholar Awards. The Board of Education and the Education Association of Charles County (EACC) presented the awards to the students at the Board of Education’s May 9 meeting. 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
Eight Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) teachers were recently named the 2023 Outstanding Teacher honorees by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO). The annual awards program recognizes teachers for outstanding achievements in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). 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
Students at William B. Wade Elementary School were in the weeds last month and they were happy about it. To celebrate Earth Day last month, staff and students organized a week full of beautification activities and projects around the school. Students and staff from prekindergarten to fifth grade rolled up their sleeves and got to work. 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 at its May 9 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 at its May 9 meeting honored five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members for their commitment to the school system and student success. 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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