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Charles Co. Several CCPS schools will receive free breakfast this school year as part of MMFA program

Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students will receive free breakfast this school year as part of funding provided by the Maryland Meals for Achievement program. 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 Associate Professor Tristan Cai has Solo Exhibiton in Greece

Associate Professor Tristan Cai has Solo Exhibiton in Greece Chuck Steenburgh August 19, 2024 - 11:32 am August 19, 2024 Associate Professor of Photography Tristan Cai opened a solo exhibition, "Imagined Spectres," at the Ionion Center for the Arts and Culture, Kefalonia, Greece. The exhibition showcases the imagined landscapes of primordial earth and the much-hyped sightings of pink snow in alpine environments. Cai presents these wondrous phenomena with large-scale photographs as well as...

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Charles Co. CCPS teachers participate in Equity in History Summer Institute

On Friday, Aug. 2, the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) social studies department partnered with the Southern Maryland Equity in History Coalition and the Accokeek Foundation at Piscataway Park to host the third installment of a series of summer institutes for Grades 4-12 teachers in Southern Maryland. The Equity in History Summer Institute. 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 Associate Professors Named to Distinguished Professorship

Two Associate Professors Named to Distinguished Professorship Gretchen Phillips August 16, 2024 - 11:40 am August 16, 2024 St. Mary’s College of Maryland Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Katie Gantz has announced that faculty members Argelia González Hurtado, associate professor of Spanish and Latin American studies, and James Mantell, associate professor of psychology have been named to the College’s distinguished Aldom-Plansoen Honors College Professorship. The...

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SMCM Political Science Student Represents Young Voters at National Convention

Political Science Student Represents Young Voters at National Convention Gretchen Phillips August 15, 2024 - 4:23 pm August 15, 2024 St. Mary’s College of Maryland political science major Henry Marks ’26 is set to represent young voters as an at-large delegate for Washington, D.C. at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) beginning Monday, Aug. 19. The week before classes start for the College’s fall semester, Marks,19, will be in Chicago representing his district. He said when the...

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Charles Co. Health department to hold immunization clinics

The Charles County Department of Health will hold back-to-school immunization clinics next month on Sept. 10 and 12. 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 MacLeod and Ekobo Publish Co-Authored Paper

MacLeod and Ekobo Publish Co-Authored Paper Lee Capristo August 14, 2024 - 4:14 pm August 14, 2024 Associate Professor of French George MacLeod and his former student Isaac Ekobo have published a co-authored article in the peer-reviewed journal French Cultural Studies. The article is the first academic study of the cult French sitcom "H," and one of the first publications to analyze race-based humor in French television. Entitled "Laughing about race in 'colorblind' France: Racial...

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Charles Co. CCPS students participate in Band Corps this summer

Two Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students participated this summer in the Raiders Drum Corps, a competitive ensemble band based in New Jersey and the Philadelphia area. La Plata High School students Andrew Cook, rising freshman, and David Mason, rising sophomore, were a part of the Raiders team and participated in several performances during the six-week camp this summer. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the...

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SMCM Current and former SMCM students present aquatic research

Current and former SMCM students present aquatic research Gretchen Phillips August 15, 2024 - 9:28 am August 15, 2024 Two recent marine science graduates and one environmental studies major gave oral presentations at Morgan State’s Patuxent Environmental & Aquatic Research Laboratory (PEARL) annual internship symposium on Aug. 2. Shelby Dittman ’24, Brittney Douglas ’24 and Sara Dapp ’25 all had internship opportunities — an example of the Honors College Promise to St. Mary’s College of...

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Charles Co. STEM-based summer camp, Camp Invention at Wade

This summer marked the third annual science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-based camp, Camp Invention held at William B. Wade Elementary School. Eight classrooms at the school were transformed into hands-on learning environments for rising second- through sixth-grade Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students. The free camp was open to students who attend Wade and CCPS Title I schools. The camp split the students into primary and intermediate classrooms depending on age...

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Charles Co. Students earn scholarships through local Juneteenth Foundation

Nine Charles County high school graduates were recently awarded scholarships through the Charles County Juneteenth Foundation Inc. The foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide educational opportunities about Juneteenth and its history, bring awareness to the rich African American heritage of Charles County, provide scholarship opportunities and support Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) businesses. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the...

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Charles Co. CCPS prepares for the opening of the 2024-2025 school year

The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) 2024-2025 school year officially begins for students in kindergarten through Grade 12 on Monday, Aug. 26. The school system anticipates more than 28,000 students will attend CCPS this school year. Students accepted in the CCPS prekindergarten program start school on Tuesday, Sept. 3, after the Labor Day holiday. The following includes important information and updates for the new school year. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the...

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Charles Co. CCPS teams with Pure Play Every Day, offers Student Service Learning opportunity for students at county fair

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is working with Pure Play Every Day to showcase the importance playing has on a child’s development, which can improve their cognitive, physical, social and emotional skills. 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. Lackey graduate continues to embrace AI technology as the industry expands

When Ralph Gootee graduated from Henry E. Lackey High School in 2001, he didn’t have a cell phone. 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 host August 13 regular meeting

The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13. 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. CCPS celebrates 60 high school graduates during summer commencement ceremony

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) recently celebrated 60 students who completed the requirements for a Maryland high school diploma in summer 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. CCPS teams with Pure Play Every Day, offers Student Service Learning opportunity for students at county fair

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is working with Pure Play Every Day to showcase the importance playing has on a child’s development, which can improve their cognitive, physical, social and emotional skills. 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 meals prepayment system moves to MySchoolBucks

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has moved its meal prepayment system to MySchoolsBucks for the 2024-2025 school year. 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 Follow Markus Edegran '16 in his Quest for Olympic Gold

Follow Markus Edegran '16 in his Quest for Olympic Gold Chuck Steenburgh July 30, 2024 - 12:00 pm July 30, 2024 Markus Edegran '16 will begin his competition in the Men's Kite in the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday, August 4. The first race starts at 6:13 a.m. Eastern time with live streaming coverage from Marseille provided by NBC through its Peacock platform. Full results and schedule can be found on the Olympic website. Edegran joins a rich St. Mary's College of Maryland history of...

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Charles Co. In-person registration assistance available at select schools

Parents and guardians who need assistance in registering their child to attend Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) can get in-person help at select schools. Due to employee work schedules during the summer, some schools do not have a dedicated staff member to process registrations. While parents and guardians can complete the registration process online at https://www.ccboe.com/parents/online-registration, those in need of in-person assistance can visit a school to work with a CCPS staff...

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