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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North Point High School hosted a career fair Feb. 28 for the school’s upperclassmen. While the fair was open to all North Point juniors and seniors, the target audience was students who may not yet have a career goal in mind.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) graduation rates for the Class of 2022 indicate that nearly 93% of students graduated on time. Graduation rate data was released this week by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The 92.6% graduation rate for the CCPS Class of 2022 is more than 5% higher than the statewide average.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) hosted its annual winter chess tournament Feb. 25 at Henry E. Lackey High School. The tournament was open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
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Charles Co. Early Learning Center at the College of Southern Maryland opens for students in Fall 2023
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is opening the Early Learning Center at the College of Southern Maryland at the start of the 2023-24 school year. Housed in the building that held the former St. Charles Children’s Learning Center, the Early Learning Center expands the CCPS prekindergarten program. The prekindergarten program at the center is the same as those held in CCPS elementary schools with students completing the program and advancing to kindergarten at their zoned school.
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College Receives $1,000,000 Appropriation for Aquatic Lab Renovation Chuck Steenburgh March 03, 2023 - 11:05 am
March 03, 2023
Students in the marine science program and related fields of study at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) for years to come will be the beneficiaries of a $1,000,000 federal appropriation secured for the college by U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D, 5th), in whose district the College lies. The funds will support a renovation of the College’s 30-year-old aquatic lab...
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Thursday, March 2, 2023
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
LEONARDTOWN, MD – The St. Mary’s County Public Schools' website, www.smcps.org, will have a new look on Friday, March 3, 2023, as the school system transitions to a new website platform. School sites will also feature a new design to deliver a cohesive look. The new website platform will be easier to navigate and has additional accessibility features.
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You know it’s going to be a fun day in eighth-grade science class when there’s a pile of pizza boxes in the corner and your teacher tells you to grab your s’more supplies.
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Five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high schools participated Feb. 15 in the Special Olympics Maryland Unified Indoor Bocce State Championship at Hagerstown Community College in Hagerstown.
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Maureen Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32135
LEONARDTOWN, MD – On Thursday, March 9, 2023, there will be a live virtual Conscious Discipline Family and Childcare Provider Workshop for Pre-Kindergarten and Head Start families from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Conscious Discipline Master Trainer, Amy Speidel, returns for a third visit to...
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Alex Jaffurs, Assistant Superintendent of Supporting Services, 301-475-4256, ext. 7
LEONARDTOWN, MD – To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, St. Mary’s County Public Schools will offer free breakfast for all students in celebration of the annual National School Breakfast Week March 6-10, 2023. This year’s...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS), the Charles County Parent Center and the Parents’ Place of Maryland are hosting the annual Special Education Expo conference on Saturday, March 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The free conference is designed for families of students who are younger than 21 receiving special education services in CCPS. The annual conference will be in person at North Point High School.
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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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Monday, February 27, 2023
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Maureen Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32135
LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools is accepting online applications to attend Fairlead Academy for students who will be in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades during the 2023-2024 school year. Applications can be accessed online on the Fairlead Academy website and the...
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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