Students in Grades 9 through 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. Courses are taught using the online APEX/Edmentum learning platform with deadlines set for unit completion.
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St. Mary's College of Maryland Announces Fund-Raising Campaign Chuck Steenburgh September 22, 2023 - 9:06 am
September 22, 2023
(St. Mary’s City, Md.) Sept. 22, 2023 - St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM) solidified its commitment to provide students with an all-honors experience today, formally announcing "Taking the LEAD: The Campaign for St. Mary's College of Maryland." The $20 million campaign will provide critical funds to invest in initiatives that align with emerging trends to...
Classroom teachers can apply for one of six mini grants offered by the Maryland Retired School Personnel Association (MRSPA). The mini grants — awarding up to $300 per teacher — may be used on special projects or activities that are not funded through the school system, PTA or PTSO.
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The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 4:30 p.m. work session on Monday, Sept. 25, 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 https://www.ccboe.com/. The meeting will also stream to YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@ccpsmd.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking community feedback regarding proposed changes to the Educational Equity Policy (Policy 1820). Proposed revisions to the policy are currently posted on the Board of Education of Charles County BoardDocs platform here. The Board of Education is set to approve the policy later this fall
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is helping to prepare students to take the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Program by hosting upcoming student and parent/guardian information sessions.
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SMCM United East Commissioner Stephanie Dutton Presents 2022-23 Presidents' Cup to St. Mary's College of Maryland
United East Commissioner Stephanie Dutton Presents 2022-23 Presidents' Cup to St. Mary's College of Maryland Chuck Steenburgh September 18, 2023 - 1:44 pm
September 18, 2023
United East Commissioner Stephanie Dutton visited the St. Mary's College of Maryland campus on Friday, September 15 for the presentation of the 2022-23 Presidents' Cup.
The Presidents' Cup annually recognizes the athletic achievements of its members. The Presidents' Cup is determined by a scoring system which rewards...
Professors Brodsky and Cognard-Black Published by NYU Press Lee Capristo September 18, 2023 - 10:53 am
September 18, 2023
Books edited by Professor of History Adriana M. Brodsky and Professor of English Jennifer Cognard-Black are both featured in the fall 2023 catalog of publications by the New York University Press.
Brodsky’s co-edited collection with Laura Arnold Leibman, “Jews Across the Americas: A Sourcebook, 1492 – Present,” publishes on Sept. 28. Considered groundbreaking in its...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and the Charles County Government are partnering for an iRecycle Smart program focusing on the “big three” — single use plastic bottles, paper and aluminum cans. The program was developed to reduce contamination of recyclable materials.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) needs parent and community volunteers to serve on its Elementary School Redistricting Committee. The school system is starting a comprehensive elementary school redistricting process that will create an attendance zone for Elementary School No. 23, which is scheduled to open at the start of the 2025-2026 school year.
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Professor Adams to Speak at Salon Series Lee Capristo September 11, 2023 - 4:10 pm
September 11, 2023
Professor of History Christine Adams provides the introduction to Madame de Maintenon and her political and cultural influence during the late reign of King Louis XIV as part of Opera Lafayette's Salon Series on September 20 in Washington, D.C. Adams' talk, "The Secret Wife," is followed by a companion talk about the musical influences of Francois Couperin by musicologist Don Fader. Opera...
Prof. Barrett Emerick Publishes Paper in Feminist Philosophy Quarterly Barrett Emerick September 05, 2023 - 5:31 pm
September 05, 2023
Philosophy Professor Barrett Emerick published an article with coauthors Katie Stockdale and Audrey Yap in Feminist Philosophy Quarterly. The paper is titled "Weapon and Shield: Apologies and the Duty to be Vulnerable" and explores some of the ways in which apologies can be used against people. It also explores what makes for a good apology, specifically...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth Seminar (HOBY) Maryland and Maryland Leadership Seminar Inc. earlier this summer.
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Professor Libby Nutt Williams Publishes Book Chapter and Related Article Angela Draheim September 06, 2023 - 10:33 am
September 06, 2023
Professor of Psychology Libby Nutt Williams recently published a chapter in the newly edited book by Hill and Norcross (2023) entitled "Psychotherapy Skills and Methods that Work" as well as an abbreviated article in the journal Psychotherapy on the same topic: The Use of Questions in Psychotherapy. She also presented on this topic at the Society for...
Assoc. Prof. Amy Steiger Publishes Book Chapter Lee Capristo September 06, 2023 - 9:03 am
September 06, 2023
Associate Professor of Theater Amy Steiger wrote a chapter published in a newly released book, “Stanislavsky and Race” (Routledge, 2023). Edited by Siiri Scott and Jay Paul Skelton, the book explores Stanislavsky’s approach through the lens of race, place and identity through a collection of essays from leading figures in the field. Steiger’s chapter is titled “Stanislavsky, Rose...
The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12. 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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The stories of wanting to fit in while standing out, seeking out acceptance and love, wondering if chasing a dream is a goal or a distraction are among the themes taking center stage about in “A Chorus Line: Teen Edition” performed by the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) All-County Thespian Troupe.
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St. Mary's College of Maryland Welcomes Most Diverse Class in History Gretchen Phillips September 05, 2023 - 9:03 am
September 05, 2023
St. Mary's College of Maryland welcomed 519 first-year and new transfer students, the largest incoming class in over a decade and the most diverse in the 183-year history of the College. New students arrived on campus Thursday, August 24 and participated in a range of orientation activities over the weekend, joining returning students for the first day of...
Charles Co. Board files lawsuit against social media companies for negative impact on youth mental health
The Board of Education of Charles County filed a lawsuit earlier this week against several social media companies, including Meta, Google, ByteDance and Snap Inc.
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