Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is looking for nominees for its annual Principal of the Year award. The award honors exemplary leaders for not only their leadership, but for their commitment to providing an exceptional learning environment for students. The principal chosen for the honor will also represent CCPS as the county finalist for The Washington Post Principal of the Year award.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is accepting nominations for The Washington Post and Maryland Teacher of the Year awards programs. Nominated teachers will be considered as honorees in either one or the other awards program. Additionally, all schools and centers should submit one teacher nominee annually.
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Receives Largest Gift in College History Gretchen Phillips September 24, 2022 - 3:17 pm
September 24, 2022
New Facility to be Named Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge
Performing Arts Center
Students at St. Mary’s College of Maryland for decades to come will be the beneficiaries of the largest gift in the College’s history, announced today during the grand opening ceremony for the new Performing Arts Center and Learning Commons. Longtime benefactor Nancy R...
Students in Grades 9-12 who attend Henry E. Lackey, La Plata, Maurice J. McDonough, Thomas Stone and Westlake high schools can earn high school graduation requirements outside of the regular school day by completing an extended-day course for original credit. Courses are taught using the online APEX learning platform with deadlines set for unit completion.
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Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland Garners 2022 CODAaward Chuck Steenburgh September 23, 2022 - 10:00 am
September 23, 2022
The Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland was named the winner in the "Public Spaces" category of the 2022 CODAawards competition.
The internationally acclaimed CODAawards celebrate the projects that most successfully integrate commissioned art into interior, architectural, or public spaces. The CODAawards program honors the...
Charles Co. Panel discussion on The Hispanic Community of Charles County and the DMV is set for Oct. 13
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is hosting a panel discussion 5:30 p.m., Oct. 13, at Thomas Stone High School. The Hispanic Community of Charles County and the DMV — A panel discussion about its history and its future will be moderated by Superintendent of Schools Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is helping to prepare students for the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Program by hosting upcoming student and parent/guardian information sessions, one held each month in September, October and December. The topics will cover reading strategies, writing strategies, and speaking and listening strategies. The program is geared toward high school students.
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Maureen Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32135
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES ANNOUNCED
LEONARDTOWN, MD – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the following Administrative Changes:
Dr. Joseph (JR) Beavers, Principal at Dynard Elementary School, will be named Acting Director of Maintenance in...
Classroom teachers can apply for one of six mini grants offered by the Maryland Retired School Personnel Association (MRSPA). The mini grants — awarding up to $300 per teacher — may be used on special projects or activities that are not funded through the school system, PTA or PTSO.
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Students at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School are encouraged to visit the vending machine in office. It doesn’t take change, there’s no card reader. For that matter, it isn’t stocked with chips or sweets. Instead, the machine’s contents are meant to nourish a child’s mind, not serve up empty calories.
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The Board of Education of Charles County held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13. A complete meeting agenda is posted on BoardDocs here. 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 Workgroup to Study the Fiscal and Operational Viability of Public-Private Partnerships for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will meet Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building in La Plata. The meeting is open to the public.
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A collaboration meeting between Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Title I specialists and childcare providers is set for 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building in La Plata.
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Charles Co. Stop the presses! Thomas Stone High School fashion design students take recycling to new levels
There’s fast fashion and there’s yesterday’s news. Students in Thomas Stone High School’s fashion design class embraced both with an assignment to create a garment and accessories using newspaper, ribbon, teamwork and ingenuity.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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 – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the administrative appointment made by the Board of Education at its meeting of September 14, 2022.
The Board appointed Ms. Kelly Bridges as Assistant Principal, 12 month, at Leonardtown High School. Ms...
St. Mary's College Board of Trustees Approves Pillars, Timeline for Strategic Plan Gretchen Phillips September 14, 2022 - 2:39 pm
September 14, 2022
The St. Mary’s College Board of Trustees approved the pillars and timeline for the strategic plan development in 2022-2023 during a special open session meeting Monday evening. The four pillars on which the strategic plan will be based are as follows:
Create an innovative, distinctive and competitive academic identity that attracts and...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, September 12, 2022
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Board of Education of St. Mary’s County will be meeting on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, with an executive session beginning at 8:00 a.m., followed by an open meeting at 9:00 a.m. The public may also watch the meeting live via www.smcps.org/streaming.
For more details, please call (301) 475-5511, ext. 32177.
It all started with a jewelry making kit. It seemed like a cute gift for a little girl, one that might keep her busy for a bit. It’s been two years and Cassidy Tyson has not only stayed busy but found a creative outlet that launched a business selling handmade bracelets.
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Neal Katyal to Deliver Judge William O.E. Sterling Constitution Day Lecture Gretchen Phillips September 09, 2022 - 4:06 pm
September 09, 2022
A leading national voice on the Supreme Court will be speaking and taking questions from the public at St. Mary’s College of Maryland on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary's Hall. The Center for the Study of Democracy, a joint venture between St. Mary's College of Maryland and Historic St. Mary's City...
Superintendent of Charles County Public Schools Maria Navarro, Ed.D., and Charles County Sheriff Troy Berry greeted teen drivers as they arrived at North Point High School Wednesday morning. We Care is a collaboration between Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and the sheriff’s office to remind young drivers to be safe on the road.
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