So. Md Education News

 

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. 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. Internet safety presentation for parents is March 16

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. 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 exemplary employees for February

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. 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 students for accomplishments

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. 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. Roll with it — Unified Bocce teams make states

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. 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. CCPS restructuring reading recovery program next school year

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. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the...

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Charles Co. Charles County Public Schools At-a-Glance calendar for 2023-2024 school year

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. 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. Voices of Power, Resistance and Change: A panel discussion set for Feb. 22

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. 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. CCPS high school students can enter the Rotary Club speech contest

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. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the...

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Charles Co. School counselors mix and mingle for National School Counseling Week

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...

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Charles Co. Virtual town hall set to discuss Blueprint

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. 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...

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Charles Co. CCPS to distribute i-Ready student assessment reports this week

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is distributing individual reports this week for students who took i-Ready program assessments in January. Reports will be sent home with students this week; schools began to send the reports home Feb. 6 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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SMCM Two Staff Elected to Healthy St. Mary's Partnership

Two Staff Elected to Healthy St. Mary's Partnership Gretchen Phillips February 08, 2023 - 2:03 pm February 08, 2023 Two St. Mary’s College of Maryland staff were recently named to the 2023 Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership (HSMP) Steering Committee by members of the partnership. Kelsey Bush, community liaison for St. Mary’s College, will co-chair the Violence, Injury, and Trauma Action Team and Jess Jolly, the College’s director of counseling, will co-chair the Behavioral Health Action...

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Charles Co. A digital coding escape room, popcorn and an Angry Birds coding game?

The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Office of Technology and the CCPS department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) recently hosted the inaugural Starkey Can Code event to bring technology and STEM education awareness to staff at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. 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 Feb. 14 for regular meeting

The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 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. 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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SMCM St. Mary's College of Maryland Board of Trustees Maintain Flat Tuition Rate for Fourth Consecutive Year

St. Mary's College of Maryland Board of Trustees Maintain Flat Tuition Rate for Fourth Consecutive Year Chuck Steenburgh February 06, 2023 - 10:38 am February 06, 2023 The St. Mary’s College Board of Trustees approved tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 academic year in their meeting on Saturday, February 4, maintaining a fourth consecutive year of no increase in tuition. The Board also received an update on the progress of the College’s strategic plan, as well as news that Moody’s...

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Charles Co. Gifted and Talented education council, MSDE honor CCPS content specialist

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Maryland Advisory Council on Gifted and Talented Education will honor three Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) content specialists for supporting access and implementation of gifted and talented education. They are Sheila Hettel, middle school math content specialist, John Tompkins, middle school English/language arts content specialist, and Jack Tuttle, social studies content specialist. Charles County Public Schools only posts a...

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Charles Co. Gifted and Talented education council, MSDE honor CCPS teachers

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Maryland Advisory Council on Gifted and Talented Education will honor four Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) teachers — Jennifer Fenton, Amanda Jones, Joni Rooney and Amy Tascione-Hoffman — for their efforts and accomplishments in gifted education. The teachers will be honored during a virtual awards ceremony Feb. 28 with a Teacher Accomplishment in Gifted and Talented Education Award. Charles County Public Schools only posts a...

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Charles Co. Gifted and Talented education council, MSDE honor CCPS students

Several Charles County Public School (CCPS) students, teachers and content specialists will be recognized virtually Tuesday, Feb. 28, by the Maryland State Gifted and Talented Advisory Council for their accomplishments in gifted education. Each student will receive a Student Accomplishment in Gifted and Talented Education Award. 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. Squad goals! High school cheer teams compete, advance to regionals

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) varsity and junior varsity (JV) cheerleading squads met at St. Charles High School the evening of Thursday, Feb. 2, for the county’s winter cheer competition. The squads are judged for its abilities in tosses, jumps, tumbling, stunts, pyramids as well as other skills. The teams compete twice a year — once in fall, and again in winter. 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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