The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) School Renaming Committee seeks feedback on its name recommendations for General Smallwood Middle School. In November 2024, the Board of Education of Charles County moved forward with a vote to rename the school, following its school renaming policy, Board Policy 7230.
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The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 4:30 p.m. work session on Monday, Feb. 24, 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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The Board of Education of Charles County unanimously voted during its Feb. 11 meeting to renew the contract of Superintendent Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., for a second, four-year term.
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Due to inclement weather conditions, all Charles County public schools will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. There is a code red for staff who follow the code system. Essential employees should follow the instructions given by their supervisor for when to report.
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Charles Co. Scholarship Application Workshop set for high school students heading to college in the fall
A Scholarship Application Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 22, will help college-bound high school seniors and their parents navigate the application process.
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Two Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school students running to be the next Student Member of the Board (SMOB) will participate in a virtual town hall on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
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The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11. 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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On behalf of Charles County Public Schools (CCPS), I share a sorrowful and emotional update. We have learned that the devastating plane crash last night over the Potomac River involving an American Airlines regional flight and a U.S. Army helicopter has directly impacted our school communities. It has been confirmed that some of the victims were family members, friends and mentors to a number of our students and staff. We extend our deepest sympathies to all who are impacted by this tragedy...
Charles Co. School system looking for calendar committee volunteers, group will study SY 2026-2027 calendar
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking volunteers to serve on its calendar committee. Volunteers must be able to attend in-person meetings on Wednesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata. The first meeting is set for Feb. 19.
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Wrestling takes more than physical strength. “It’s a lot of mental stuff,” Oriana Boling, a La Plata High School senior, said. “I’d say it’s more mental than physical.”
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A focal priority of Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is that all students, no matter their background, are supported and provided access to a high-quality education in safe learning environments. While CCPS must abide by federal and state laws, it is not the role of the school system to inquire about a person’s or student’s immigration status.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students in Grades 9-12 who attend Henry E. Lackey, La Plata, Maurice J. McDonough, Thomas Stone and Westlake high schools can earn high school graduation requirements outside of the regular school day by completing an extended-day course for original credit.
Priority enrollment will be given to students in Grades 11-12. Students in Grades 9-10 who register will be enrolled, space permitting. Courses are taught using the online APEX/Edmentum learning...
The Board of Education of Charles County is hosting a virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. through Zoom. The Board will determine its Town Hall focal topic next week. The event is open to the public through Zoom, but attendees must have an active Zoom account in order to join.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school juniors can apply for the 2025 Maryland (MD) Boys or Girls State program through the American Legion Auxiliary.
According to https://mdboysgirlsstate.org/, Girls State participants are taught the responsibilities of citizenship and the ideals of Americanism while Boys State attendees will be exposed to the rights, privileges, duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen.
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