The Board of Education of Charles County at its March 14 meeting honored Tanya Ansell of Theodore G. Davis Middle School, Tiffany Gump of Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School, J. Megan Maletto of Billingsley Elementary School, Kayla Marshall of Westlake High School and Catherine Powell of Indian Head Elementary School.
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Charles Co. Board to host March 27 Town Hall, participants can share comments in person or virtually
The Board of Education of Charles County is hosting a Town Hall on Monday, March 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the boardroom at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey Building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata. The Town Hall is open to the public and will also stream live to the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) website at www.ccboe.com and to the school system YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ccpsmd.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is hosting an Early Learning Launch event 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 15, at La Plata High School. The event will provide resources for families with children ages 5 years and younger. There will be school readiness activities for parents and children including resources from community partners and a tour of a school bus.
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The Board of Education at its March 14 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.
Honored were Leilani Bynaker of Indian Head Elementary School, Kie Myers of Billingsley Elementary School, Zamira Rodriguez of Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School, Alexandra “Alex” Powell of Theodore G. Davis Middle School and Sean Lattany of Westlake High...
A new curriculum resource for Spanish classes is being proposed by a Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) textbook committee made up of instructional specialists, parents and students. If approved, the text will be used starting in the 2023-2024 school year
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is considering the adoption of a new high school textbook to be used in U.S. history classes. “U.S. History Interactive: Reconstruction to Present,” by Emma J. Lapsansky-Werner, Peter B. Levy, Randy Roberts and Alan Taylor was recommended by a textbook selection committee consisting of instructional staff, parents and students. The resource can be viewed online until 3 p.m., Monday, April 10.
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Associate Professor of History Garrey Dennie Keynotes Garifuna Conference Lee Capristo March 14, 2023 - 1:56 pm
March 14, 2023
Associate Professor of History Garrey Dennie delivered the keynote address on day two of the 10th International Garifuna Conference held March 9-11 in the Caribbean nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Organized by the Garifuna Heritage Foundation in collaboration with the University of the West Indies Open Campus, the conference theme was “From Reaction to...
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the state’s Mock Trial program and for the first time in those four decades, a team from Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) won the circuit championship to advance the state quarterfinals.
North Point High School on Tuesday, March 14, will represent Circuit 7 encompassing Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties when the Eagles prosecution team takes on the defense from Salisbury’s James M. Bennett High School.
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Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Pam Mertz Named a 2023 Fellow of the ASBMB Lee Capristo March 13, 2023 - 11:33 am
March 13, 2023
Pam Mertz, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, has been named a 2023 fellow of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). According to the ASBMB website, the honor is given to members “with a history of exceptional and sustained service to the society as well as a distinguished record of professional accomplishment to...
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) today released new student performance data for the Maryland Report Card. The Maryland Report Card features school accountability measures for student performance, and grades schools on academic performance and growth as well as school quality and climate.
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Charles Co. Mattawoman Middle School eighth grader is county Spelling Bee champ, heads to national competition
The word that clinched the 2023 Charles County Spelling Bee for a Mattawoman Middle School eighth grader was “valedictorian.” Correctly spelling the word that defines a student with the highest academic achievements of a graduating class seems a fitting word for Alec Gallahan to nail.
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Kylah Davis, a former Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) student, is a mother and a published author of her first children’s book, “Take a Deep Breath.” Davis attended CCPS schools from elementary through high school and visited Eva Turner Elementary School during Read Across Charles County to read her first book to classes at the school.
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The Board of Education of Charles County is hosting a special meeting at 5 p.m., Thursday, March 9 to discuss House Bill 119: County Boards of Education – Curriculum Guides and Courses of Study – Requirements.
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Students in Theresa Alo’s art classes at North Point High School recently applied to have their work displayed in a gallery at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center. Fifteen pieces submitted by North Point students made the cut to be featured in the center’s Vibe Check: A Teen Art Exhibition.
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Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students recently earned medals in the recent regional SkillsUSA competition and advance to the state event set for March 24-25. Career and technology education (CTE) students from North Point High School and the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center compete annually in the event. SkillsUSA competitions showcase CTE students, involve industry professionals in evaluating student performance and help to train students for workforce needs.
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Angélique Kidjo to Deliver 2023 Commencement Address Chuck Steenburgh March 07, 2023 - 9:14 am
March 07, 2023
International superstar and goodwill ambassador Angélique Kidjo will be the 2023 Commencement speaker at St. Mary's College of Maryland on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The Commencement ceremony beings at 10 a.m. on the College's Townhouse Green in St. Mary's City. The five-time Grammy winner will perform in concert at the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center on the campus...
The Board of Education of Charles County held two meetings last month, a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14, and a work session meeting on Monday, Feb. 27. Agendas for both meetings are posted to BoardDocs here. 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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The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14. 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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Charles Co. History, Industry, Technology and Science — HITS — Expo is March 11 at St. Charles High School
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is holding the annual History, Industry, Technology and Science (HITS) Expo 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday, March 11, at St. Charles High School. Science fair projects and History Day presentations will be on display with an awards ceremony set for 5:30 p.m.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students were given the opportunity to participate in the 389th St. Mary’s City annual Maryland Day Celebration set for Saturday, March 25. Fourth grader Elsie Gibney at Dr. James Craik Elementary School entered the essay contest and was selected to represent Charles County in the 389th Maryland Day Celebration.
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