So. Md Education News

 

Charles Co. Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students earned medals in the recent SkillsUSA state championship

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students from North Point High School and Robert D. Stethem Educational Center participated in the state Skills USA Maryland state championship held on April 1-2. Each year, the state championship showcases more than 1,000 Maryland Career and Technology Education (CTE) students who compete in over 90 skilled, occupationally related and leadership events. The first-place winners qualify to represent Maryland at the National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills...

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Charles Co. CCPS hosting information session for Board of Education candidates

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is hosting an information session on Tuesday, June 21, at 6 p.m. for any Board of Education candidate seeking office in the 2022 election. The session will be held in the staff development room of the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, 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 Grad Walk Marks Early Flight for Nine Seahawks With Championship in Sight

Grad Walk Marks Early Flight for Nine Seahawks With Championship in Sight Gretchen Phillips May 11, 2022 - 9:11 pm May 11, 2022 St. Mary’s College of Maryland celebrated nine student-athletes on their commencement three days early. The senior members of the women’s lacrosse team will be unable to attend the 2022 Commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 14, on the Townhouse Green as they will be competing in the first round of the NCAA Division III Championship held at The...

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Charles Co. Board honors outstanding employees at its May meeting

The Board of Education of Charles County at its May 10 meeting honored five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members for their commitment to the school system and student success. Honored were J’Trenee Bryant of Malcolm Elementary School; Kimberly Cline of J.C. Parks Elementary School; Marissa Ellis of Dr. James Craik Elementary School; Michelle Murray of Benjamin Stoddert Middle School; and Bruce Washington of St. Charles High School. Charles County Public Schools only posts a...

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Charles Co. Board recognizes accomplishments of outstanding students

The Board of Education at its May 10 meeting honored five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students including Scarlett Castro Carrillo of J.C. Parks Elementary School; Saniya Lee of Malcolm Elementary School; Mason Seitz of Dr. James Craik Elementary School; Ana Chavez Villalta of Benjamin Stoddert Middle School; and Jordan Lewis of St. Charles High 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...

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Charles Co. School Nurse Day is May 11

There is no typical day for a school nurse. Overseeing the medical needs of a building filled with staff and students will bring surprises. It can be as simple as handing out an ice pack to calling 911 for medical assistance. 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 approves administrative appointments for executive director of schools, director of Title I programs

The Board of Education at its meeting today, May 10, approved two administrative Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff appointments – Executive Director of Schools and Director of Title I Programs. 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. Graduates return to North Point to give students passing marks in licensing exam

On Friday, April 28, the 15 seniors in Jill Bodamer’s and Rita Koenig’s classes went one-by-one into a closed lab to showcase and test their skills in hopes of earning a Certified Nursing Assistant license from the Maryland Board of Nursing. 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. St. Charles High School named a 2022 Green School

The Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) Maryland Green School program recently named St. Charles High School as a 2022 Maryland Green School being one of the 16 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) participating in the program. All CCPS Green Schools are supported by Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center, a Maryland Green Center. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer...

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St. Mary's Co. Board of Education of St. Mary's County to Meet on Wednesday, May 11, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 9, 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, May 11, 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.

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Charles Co. McDonough’s Simpson is a finalist in The Washington Post’s Teacher of the Year Award program

Annemarie Simpson, Ph.D., was named a finalist in the 2022 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Teacher of the Year program and is Charles County’s representative in The Washington Post’s Teacher of the Year program. At McDonough, she teaches precalculus, Algebra II and Advanced Placement (AP) statistics. 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 Students Invited Speakers at Jefferson Patterson Park

Two Students Invited Speakers at Jefferson Patterson Park Lee Capristo May 05, 2022 - 9:33 pm May 05, 2022 St. Mary’s College of Maryland graduating seniors Caitlin Hall and Samuel Johnson are invited speakers to Jefferson Patterson Park’s Speaker Series on May 19 at 7 p.m. in St. Leonard, Md. Hall and Johnson will each speak about their original research done as part of their senior capstone “St. Mary’s” project. Hall’s research focuses on the Piscataway during 1600-1700 C.E. She says...

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Charles Co. No Kid Hungry Maryland recognizes CCPS Food and Nutrition Staff

The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Food and Nutrition staff (FNS) was recently recognized by No Kid Hungry Maryland for its hard work and dedication to the school system during the pandemic. Since the closing of schools in March 2020 to the return of in-person learning in September 2021, CCPS FNS served over 1.1 million meals through the Summer Food Service Program. 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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St. Mary's Co. Countywide Kindergarten Enrollment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 4, 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 – St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS) is pleased to announce registration for Kindergarten for the 2022–2023 school year. All schools will hold open registration beginning Monday, May 9, which will continue throughout the summer. Parents of children who will be five...

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Charles Co. Board to meet May 10 for regular meeting

The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 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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St. Mary's Co. St. Mary's County Public Schools to Honor School Lunch Heroes Serving Healthy Meals - Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day on May 6, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, April 29, 2022 Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 Dr. Jeff Walker, Assistant Superintendent of Supporting Services, 301-475-4256, ext. 7 LEONARDTOWN, MD – Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, St. Mary’s County Public Schools nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. To celebrate their hard work and commitment...

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St. Mary's Co. Administrative Appointments and Transfer Announced - April 28, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 28, 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 appointments made by the Board of Education at its meeting of April 27, 2022. The Board appointed Ms. Erin DiRenzo as Principal of Hollywood Elementary School. Ms. DiRenzo holds a Master’s Degree...

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St. Mary's Co. School System Calendar Adjustments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 28, 2022 Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 LEONARDTOWN, MD – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the 2021-2022 operating calendar adjustments made by the Board of Education at its meeting on April 27, 2022, as follows: The final day for Students will be Wednesday, June 15, 2022, as only two of the three inclement weather days were used. The final day for Teachers and 10-Month Staff will be...

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Charles Co. Last day of school for students is June 15; last day for teachers is June 16

The last day of school for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students for the 2021-2022 school year is Wednesday, June 15. The last day of school for teachers is Thursday, June 16. These dates are final, barring any unforeseen inclement weather as CCPS still has one inclement weather day left for use if needed. 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. High school students get back to nature at Envirothon

High school students spent time in the great outdoors April 13 when teams participated in the 2022 Charles County Envirothon held at Gilbert Run Park. Maurice J. McDonough High School’s Team 5 took first place, a team from Henry E. Lackey High School came in second with Team 6 from McDonough placing third. Ryon Price, a sophomore at Maurice J. McDonough High School, looks over a worksheet for the wildlife portion of the Charles County Envirothon. Students on McDonough’s Team 5 include...

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