Students from more than 40 Maryland high schools gathered at the University of Maryland, College Park last month for the Maryland Thespian Festival. Students of La Plata, Henry E. Lackey, Maurice J. McDonough, North Point and St. Charles high schools gathered accolades and awards at the two-day event honoring student achievement in theater.
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So. Md Education News
News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
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.
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Charles Co. CCPS Department of Community Engagement and Equity establishes Partner in Education program
The staff of Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) understands that building relationships and strengthening the ties between schools and the communities they support are beneficial and in the best interests of children. A foundation of cooperation and accountability can support a child’s future and strengthen the relationships between educators and community members. The CCPS Department of Community Engagement and Equity (DCEE) has established an application process for organizations...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking the next Student Member of the Board of Education of Charles County, also known as the SMOB. Current high school sophomores and juniors can apply for a term serving the 2023-2024 school year. Any interested student must also meet CCPS academic eligibility requirements.
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Michelle Bradshaw, a veteran special education teacher at Maurice J. McDonough High School, was named the 2023 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Teacher of the Year during a Feb. 23 ceremony held a St. Charles High School.
Bradshaw was among the five finalists for the title. Other educators named as finalists include Kimberly Cline, a kindergarten teacher at J.C. Parks Elementary School, Jennifer DeAtley, a reading resource teacher at Berry Elementary School, Kelsey Graham, a special...
The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 6 p.m. work session on Monday, Feb. 27, 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.
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ACT-SO — the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Culture, Technological and Scientific Olympics — is an achievement program open to high school students of African American descent who are in Grades 9 to 12.
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Indian Head Elementary School recently hosted a science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) night for families in the community. Annually, the school puts on STEAM-themed nights of fun, food and enrichment opportunities for families at the school to enjoy. The event included educational activities such as crayon making, an air piano simulation with computer-generated imagery (CGI) and coding with Bee-bots.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will launch its first dual language, two-way immersion program at the start of the 2024-2025 school year. The program will start in August 2024 at Arthur Middleton Elementary School in Waldorf.
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Charles Co. McDonough rocks the State Cheerleading Finals — Rams nab first place in winter competition
Maurice J. McDonough High School’s varsity cheerleaders had an extra sweet Valentine’s Day Feb. 14 coming in first place at the winter state finals.
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A free internet safety presentation for parents and teens 16 and older will be held March 16 to provide information on keeping children safe on the internet. The program is designed to equip parents and caregivers with information and resources they can implement to ensure their children are accessing the internet safely.
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The Board of Education of Charles County at its Feb. 14 meeting honored staff including Edward Davis of General Smallwood Middle School, Leigh Esmond of William A. Diggs Elementary School, Ava Morton of Thomas Stone High School, Andrea Smoot of the F.B. Gwynn Educational Center and Inthanong “Pandy” Watrous of J.P. Ryon Elementary School.
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The Board of Education at its Feb. 14 meeting honored Janelle Smyre of J.P. Ryon Elementary School, Chase Yupari of William A. Diggs Elementary School, Sydney Carter of General Smallwood Middle School, Isabella Coleman of Thomas Stone High School and Elizabeth Heglar of the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center.
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Unified high school teams met at Capital Clubhouse last month to compete for spots in the Wednesday, Feb. 15, competition. Advancing to the state contest held in Hagerstown are teams from Westlake, Maurice J. McDonough and La Plata high schools.
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Starting this fall with the new school year, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will move away from its Reading Recovery program at the elementary school level and shift that current position to an overall classroom-based, grade-level role. These teachers will take on a grade-level classroom position to help support teacher vacancies, or secure a different instructional role that allows them to work with larger groups of students.
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The following list includes important dates for the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) 2023-2024 calendar year for students and staff. The Board of Education in December 2022 approved the school calendar for next year. Dates listed are subject to change.
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The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) department of community engagement and equity (DCEE) will host a panel discussion Feb. 22 at Thomas Stone High School. The event will celebrate Black History Month.
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The Rotary Club of Charles County is hosting a Four-Way Test Speech Contest for students in Grades 9-12. Students who are interested in entering the contest should prepare a 5-6-minute video clip of their speech and apply by March 8. The winner of the Four-Way contest will win a grand prize of $250 and will have a chance to attend the Rotary District Competition in April with awards up to $1,500.
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Annually, in the month of February, school counselors are nationally celebrated during National School Counseling Week and this year, it is held the week of Feb. 6-10, 2023. The time is set to honor those who make a difference in students’ lives by being a constant support in their overall educational journey. This week Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) school counselors had a chance to stop by the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building for an afternoon of relaxation. They could enjoy a...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is holding a second virtual town hall 5:30 to 7 p.m., Feb. 21, to discuss the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. The town hall allows parents, students and community members to provide feedback on a draft plan created by the Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) working as an independent unit of the state government.
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