So. Md Education News

News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
The Maryland Destination Imagination (DI) Tournament was held last month at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County with 32 teams from Charles County among the 114 competing to make it to the global competition. 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
Theresa Mitchell Dudley, vice president of the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA), recently visited Dr. Thomas L. Higdon 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 Source Document
Graduation rate data for the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Class of 2023 was released this week by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). 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
Dejah Bishop, a senior at Thomas Stone High School, was recently named a Maryland Emerging Scholar by the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (MBRT) in collaboration with The Daily Record, a news media company in Maryland. MBRT recognizes 24 high school students out of nearly 300 applicants across the state to represent their school district for their achievements and academic success. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is hosting an Early Learning Launch event 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 20, at La Plata High 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 Source Document
Thank you for your continued support of Charles County Public Schools and the Board of Education of Charles County. 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
Hazel Health, an online telemental health service available free to Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) middle and high school students, will soon be offered to elementary school students. Hazel Health therapists are currently serving more than 100 middle and high school students. 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 opening of Margaret J. Thornton Elementary School at the start of the 2025-2026 school year spurs the need for elementary school redistricting. This redistricting will create an attendance zone for a school while addressing overcrowding issues at existing 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
The best middle school spellers in the county were a’buzz earlier this month during the 46th Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Spelling Bee. 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 the administrative appointment of McKenna Lewis, Ed.D., as the Director of Elementary Education. The Board of Education of Charles County at its March 12 meeting approved the appointment of Lewis to the role. Her appointment is effective July 1. 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 March 18 work session approved the name of the next Charles County Public elementary school. The Board approved the name Margaret Jamieson Thornton Elementary School for Elementary School 23. The school is currently under construction off St. Charles Parkway in White Plains and will open at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the...
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Elementary School Mathematics Challenge was held March 16 at Theodore G. Davis Middle 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 Source Document
The Charles County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) annual Teacher and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremony is set for May 15. 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 considering adoption of a new high school textbook for the Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course. 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
Parents and guardians of children who receive special education services in Maryland recently received a copy of the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey in the mail from the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). By completing the survey, parents and guardians can share how their children’s school can better partner with them. 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 several administrative changes that will take affect for the 2024-2025 school year. All changes are effective July 1. 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
Three Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students were recently named 2024 Carson Scholars. The Carson Scholars program recognizes students for high achievement, humanitarian qualities and community service. 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) held its eighth annual History, Industry, Technology and Science (HITS) Expo on Saturday, March 9, at St. Charles High School. The Expo included an array of student science and history fair projects on display for judging. 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 and Superintendent of Schools Maria Navarro, Ed.D., honored several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) employees on March 14 for their years of service to the school system and commitment to education during a ceremony held at North Point High School. Honored were employees with careers that span a period of 45, 45, 40, 35, 30 and 25 years. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) 2024 spring break is Monday, March 25, through Monday, April 1. Schools reopen Tuesday, April 2. CCPS administrative offices are closed Thursday, March 28 through Monday, April 1. CCPS administrative offices will be open March 25-27. 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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