Professor of History Christine Adams Gives Podcast Interview, Invited Lecture Lee Capristo October 24, 2022 - 10:50 am
October 24, 2022
Professor of History Christine Adams and her co-author/sister Tracy Adams, were interviewed for a New Books Network podcast about their book, "The Creation of the French Royal Mistress: From Agnes Sorel to Madame DuBarry" (Penn State Univ. Press, 2021). The podcast, recorded in September 2021, was published on Oct. 21, 2022 and can be heard at this link...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) hosted its annual fall chess tournament Oct. 22 at Thomas Stone High School. After COVID-19 precautions kept spectators from observing recent past tournaments in person, parents, families and friends were once again allowed to observe play live.
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As the former boys’ and girls’ soccer and tennis head coach at Thomas Stone High School, Tom Parker has been a trailblazer of the soccer program at the school and in the county for the past 47 years. He retired recently after being a well-loved coach among students, staff, and the Southern Maryland community.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is holding a virtual town hall 5:30 p.m., Nov. 7, 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 a board working as an independent unit of the state government.
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Professor of History Christine Adams Gives Invited Lecture at UIUC Lee Capristo October 24, 2022 - 10:38 am
October 24, 2022
Professor of History Christine Adams gave an invited lecture at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign on Oct. 11. Her lecture, "Fashion and Politics: Elégantes and Merveilleuses under the Directory and Beyond,” stems from her current book project on the cultural and political impact of the Merveilleuses, a group of fashionable young women in late...
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Monday, October 24, 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, October 26, 2022, with an executive session beginning at 5:00 p.m., followed by an open meeting at 6:00 p.m. The public may also watch the meeting live via www.smcps.org/streaming.
For more details, please call (301) 475-5511, ext. 32177.
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school students are preparing for the Envirothon, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
The Envirothon is a problem-solving academic competition that is the culmination of lessons learned during seasonal trainings at the Charles Soil Conservation District.
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SMCM St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees Reviews Progress on Strategic Planning and Other Initiatives
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees Reviews Progress on Strategic Planning and Other Initiatives Chuck Steenburgh October 17, 2022 - 12:18 pm
October 17, 2022
The St. Mary’s College Board of Trustees met on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15, 2022, receiving reports on the progress of strategic planning, academics, enrollment and retention, and other College activities. The board also approved a number of items, including a Facilities Renewal Policy and board meeting...
SMCM Professor Arnett Delivers Keynote Address to Delaware Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
Professor Arnett Delivers Keynote Address to Delaware Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Chuck Steenburgh October 17, 2022 - 10:12 am
October 17, 2022
Professor & Chair of Educational Studies Katy Arnett was the keynote speaker for the fall conference of the Delaware Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (DECTFL) on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 in Newark, Delaware. Her keynote was entitled: "From Deficit to Barriers to Opportunities: Transforming What it Means to be an Inclusive...
Prof. Başaran Attended Conference, Presented Paper in Belgium Betul Basaran September 30, 2022 - 4:20 pm
September 30, 2022
Over the summer, Betül Başaran, professor of history and religious studies attended The First World War in the Middle East: Aftermath and Legacies conference in Ypres, Belgium over the summer where she presented a paper titled "Transnational Networks and Elite Women's Philanthropic Work after WW1: The Turkish Princesses of Hyderabad”
During and after World War I...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students can attend the Maryland Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Festival held Oct. 13-Nov. 13 in various locations in Maryland with virtual and in-person events. This afternoon, watch the virtual interview with author Dr. Cori Lathan at 4 p.m. as she discusses her new book, "Inventing the Future."
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is distributing individual reports this week for students who took i-Ready program assessments earlier this fall. Reports will be sent home with students this week.
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Wednesday, October 12, 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 – National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 16 – 22, 2022. St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS), in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, will continue efforts to educate young drivers about the importance of wearing seatbelts and the dangers...
St. Mary's Co. St. Mary's County to Celebrate Fresh, Healthy, and Local Foods - Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week and National School Lunch Week Celebrations Enco
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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 – St. Mary’s County Public Schools will celebrate Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week and National School Lunch Week during the week of October 10-14, 2022. This week, Town Creek Elementary and Green Holly Elementary schools will host our annual outdoor events...
The Board of Education of Charles County at its Oct. 11 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.
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The Board of Education at its Oct. 11 meeting honored five 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.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) special education department is hosting two virtual discussions and one in-person meeting. Tia McKinnon, Ed.D., director of special education, will meet with families of CCPS students with disabilities to talk about what is working in CCPS regarding the specialized services it provides to their students through sessions called Collaboration Through Conversation. Participants will have an opportunity to share their experiences and different perspectives to...
Inalienable Rights Panel Sparks Discussion Chuck Steenburgh October 09, 2022 - 6:15 pm
October 09, 2022
“Can the inalienable rights referenced by the fathers of the Constitution exist for all Americans in the 21st ce0ntury?” That was the question posed to a national media panel before more than 350 students, faculty & staff, and community members on Friday evening, October 7, 2022 in the Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center auditorium.
Moderated by Jessica Yellin, former...
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Monday, October 10, 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, October 12, 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.
Maria Hinojosa delivers inaugural Gwen Ifill Lecture Chuck Steenburgh October 06, 2022 - 12:02 pm
October 06, 2022
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa, anchor and executive producer of Latino USA and founder of Futuro Media Group, delivered the inaugural Gwen Ifill Lecture at St. Mary’s College of Maryland on Tuesday, October 4.
In keeping with the purpose of the lecture series, named for the trailblazing former co-anchor of the “PBS NewsHour,” Hinojosa described the...