So. Md Education News

 

Charles Co. Turner’s Cheseldine earns citation from the Society of Health and Physical Educators of Maryland

Valeri Cheseldine, Eva Turner Elementary School's physical education teacher, recently received a presidential citation from the Society of Health and Physical Educators of Maryland (SHAPE). Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. Seven Up+ art show features work by CCPS high school students

More than 100 pieces of art will be on display through Feb. 5 during the Seven-Up+ 2023 art show at the Mattawoman Creek Art Center. The show — which has been held for more than 25 years — highlights the work of students of the seven Charles County Public high schools and the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center. CCPS art teachers are invited to select five pieces created by students to bring to the show. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds...

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Charles Co. Board to hold work session on proposed 2024 budget

The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 6 p.m. work session on Monday, Jan. 23, 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/c/ccpsmd. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS...

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Charles Co. Superintendent Navarro to participate as panelist in national discussion on equity-based leadership

Superintendent of Schools Maria Navarro, Ed.D., will represent Charles County later this month as a panelist with the International Center for Leadership in Education to discuss her experience with equity-based leadership. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. Board honors outstanding staff members at January meeting

The Board of Education of Charles County at its Jan. 10 meeting honored four Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members for their commitment to the school system and student success. Each month, the Board honors staff members chosen by their school principals for recognition who demonstrate their dedication to teaching and learning. Honored by the Board were Ellen Dunn of North Point High School; Ellen Escanilla of Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School; Jamie Heath of Mary B. Neal...

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Charles Co. Board honors outstanding students for academic achievement, career readiness and personal responsibility

The Board of Education at its Jan. 10 meeting honored four Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students. School principals annually select one student and staff member for Board recognition. Students are honored for accomplishments in the areas of academic achievement, career readiness and personal responsibility. Honored at the meeting were Nylah Clover of Mary B. Neal Elementary School; Chloe Williams of Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School; Maame Asante of Mattawoman Middle School; and...

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Charles Co. Bike and team building with the Elite Black Men at Westlake

A group that was formed to bring togetherness amongst African American male students at Westlake High School is reunited for another year of camaraderie and growth. The 2022-2023 school year marks the second year of the Elite Black Men group at Westlake. The group stemmed from the Achieving Academic Equity and Excellence for Black Boys for Maryland (AAEEBB) initiative, an initiative dedicated to developing and implementing strategies to improve the educational experience for Black boys in...

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Charles Co. Board of Education elects Lukas, Moore Lee to leadership roles

The Board of Education of Charles County elected Michael Lukas as its chairperson and Yonelle Moore Lee as its vice chairperson at the start of the Jan. 10 meeting. The Board votes annually in January to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. Both Lukas and Moore Lee were elected unanimously by Board members. The chairperson and vice chairperson serve a one-year term. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article...

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Charles Co. Scholarship Fund application open for CCPS high school seniors

The Charles County Scholarship Fund application for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school seniors is now open. The Charles County Scholarship Fund is offering more than 60 scholarships this year to CCPS high school seniors. Students can apply for scholarships now through Wednesday, March 1 at 11:59 p.m. Late submissions are not accepted. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. Second grade student places in Maryland Judiciary’s bookmark contest

Avery Boarman, a second grade student at Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School, recently placed in the Maryland Judiciary’s 17th annual Conflict Resolution Day bookmark art contest. Maryland’s Judiciary's Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO) opens the contest to Maryland students in kindergarten through eighth grade. This year, the contest garnered 3,115 entries from 54 schools. Students who place first, second and third receive cash prizes. Charles County Public Schools only...

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Charles Co. CCPS moving forward with focus on equity, diversity and cultural competency

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Superintendent of Schools Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., has recently addressed a few incidents in which either staff or students demonstrated hate/discriminatory speech. As previously noted in her letter to the community in December (linked here), the school system has prioritized its focus on ensuring these types of incidents are both addressed and prevented. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest...

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Charles Co. Information sessions set for students, families interested in Early College Program

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) continues its partnership with the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) in the 2023-24 academic year by offering the Early College Program to high school students. Upcoming information sessions are planned for students and parents interested in learning more about the program and registration process. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. Board to meet Jan. 10 for regular meeting

The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10. 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. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. Four seniors represent CCPS in 2022-2023 Maryland Student Page program

Four Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) seniors are representing the school system this year in the Maryland General Assembly’s Student Page Program. They are seniors Jordyn Davis, Gabrielle Moore, Madeleine Schmidt and Vernon Stover. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. Virtual Academy application opens Jan. 3 for 2023-2034 school year

High school students currently in Grades 8-11 can apply to attend the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Virtual Academy program for the 2023-2024 school year. The application window opens 7 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3, and closes at 11:59 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24. Late applications will not be accepted. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. Principals put together, deliver food baskets

Almost every month, principals of Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) meet at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building to discuss systemwide updates, receive professional learning and network. In December, the principals take part in a community service activity to benefit a family at their respective schools. Each principal (or an assistant principal filling in) put together a care package of food items that could be used by a family for a holiday meal. The nonperishable items were...

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Charles Co. CCPS partnering with Chamber Business Education Committee to host Jan. 12 mixer

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Charles Co. State organization honors outstanding CCPS physical education teachers

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) physical education (PE) teachers were recently honored by SHAPE Maryland, an organization that promotes and supports health and wellness. The state chapter of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) honored four CCPS PE teachers each received the Simon McNeely Award for outstanding teaching and service in health, physical education, recreation or dance. Honored were Jonel Barnes of Henry E. Lackey High School, Kristin Jones of Mattawoman...

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Charles Co. Some C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School students get a wheely big surprise

Once a year at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School, Santa wears blue when the brothers of the Omicron Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. make a special delivery to the school. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. Board of Education honors outstanding educators

The Board of Education of Charles County at its Dec. 13 meeting honored five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members for their commitment to the school system and student success. Each month, the Board honors staff members chosen by their school principals for recognition who demonstrate their dedication to teaching and learning. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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