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SMCM St. Mary's College of Maryland Inducts 29 Students into Phi Beta Kappa's Zeta Chapter of Maryland

St. Mary's College of Maryland Inducts 29 Students into Phi Beta Kappa's Zeta Chapter of Maryland Gretchen Phillips April 14, 2022 - 8:44 am April 14, 2022 On Friday, April 1, twenty-nine St. Mary's College of Maryland students were inducted into Phi Beta Kappa's Zeta Chapter of Maryland. One member of the St. Mary's College faculty -- Jennifer Cognard-Black -- was inducted as an honorary member. Catherine Carter '89 was inducted as an alumna member. The virtual ceremony took place at the...

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Charles Co. Board of Education April 2022 Meeting Updates

The Board of Education of Charles County met April 12, 2022, for its regular meeting. A meeting agenda is posted on Board Docs here. Board meetings are streamed live at www.ccboe.com and archived on the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) YouTube page here. The following are important meeting updates. 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 of Education to host April 25 work session

The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 6 p.m. work session on Monday, April 25, in the boardroom at the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata. The meeting will stream live on the CCPS website at www.ccboe.com. The meeting will also stream to YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/ccpsmd. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS...

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SMCM Chemistry and Biochemistry Students Present Research at National Conferences

Chemistry and Biochemistry Students Present Research at National Conferences Kelly Neiles April 13, 2022 - 1:29 pm April 13, 2022 Nine St. Mary’s College of Maryland chemistry and biochemistry students presented their original research at two national conferences this spring: the National American Chemistry Society (ACS) conference in San Diego, Calif., and the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) annual meeting, part of Experimental Biology 2022 in Philadelphia...

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Charles Co. Board honors outstanding employees at April meeting for their commitment to students

The Board of Education of Charles County at its April 12 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. 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 during April meeting

The Board of Education at its April 12 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. 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. Superintendent announces new hires for chief of schools, community engagement and equity positions

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Superintendent of Schools Maria Navarro, Ed.D., today announced two new hires to her leadership team – Chief of Schools and Director of Community Engagement and Equity. The hires are effective July 1 and part of the Superintendent’s reorganization of the CCPS senior leadership team. Both positions are new to the school system. 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. MESA teams participate in regionals, prepare for state competition

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) teams recently competed in the regional Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) Showcase held April 1 at North Point High School. Overall winners were selected at the elementary-, middle- and high-school levels. 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. Superintendent Navarro hosting strategic plan engagement events for staff, parents and community

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Superintendent Maria Navarro, Ed.D., is hosting several upcoming community engagement opportunities about the new CCPS Strategic Plan. At the events, Superintendent Navarro will share a presentation about focal priority areas, goals, strategies and assessments relating to school system priorities to ensure all students are prepared for life post-graduation. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the...

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Charles Co. CCPS transportation update

Since the start of the school year, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has experienced workforce shortages in a number of areas necessary for the school system to operate as normal. These workforce shortages have had a greater impact on our bus contractors, who employ our bus drivers and attendants. As with most professional positions, bus drivers and attendants can take time off from work for personal or health-related reasons. This causes a ripple effect with bus routes and...

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Charles Co. Board, superintendent recognize employees for years of service

Carmencita Bell (35 years) John Frederick (40 years) Deborah Brown (45 years) The Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Maria Navarro, Ed.D., honored several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) employees on March 24 for their years of service to the school system and commitment to education during a ceremony held at North Point High School. Honored were employees with careers that span a period of 45, 40, 35, 30 and 25 years. Deborah Brown was honored for 45 years of...

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Charles Co. Students flex creativity at Destination Imagination contest, two schools advance to global competition

Photo left: The T.C. Martin Elementary School Terrific Turtles team advance to the Destination Imagination Global Finals Tournament. Team members are Avery Robinson, left, Autumn Portillo, Raegan Haiss, Jamahl Harper Jr., Max Shlagel, Isaiah Milo and Sophia McDonald. Photo right: The Gale-Bailey Ghost Girls advance to the Destination Imagination Global Finals Tournament. Team members are Hunter Buchanan, left, Maggie Donahue and Sophia Irvine. Nearly 145 teams — including 43 from Charles...

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Charles Co. CCPS athletes selected for The Washington Post’s 2021-2022 All-Met team for Fall and Winter Sports

Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school student athletes were selected as the 2021-2022 winter and fall season Washington Post All-Mets, ranking from first-team, second-team, third-team and honorable mention. Every year, coaches from more than 250 schools in the Washington D.C., area are invited to nominate top athletes from their sports. Final selections are made by The Washington Post's scholastic sports staff. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the...

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St. Mary's Co. Administrative Appointment Announced - April 6, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 6, 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 April 6, 2022. The Board appointed Mr. BeeJay Dothard as Principal of Great Mills High School. Mr. Dothard holds a Master’s Degree from...

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St. Mary's Co. St. Mary's County Public Schools and Offices Closed to the Public During Spring Break

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 Dr. Maureen Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, ext. 32135 LEONARDTOWN, MD – All St. Mary’s County Public Schools and Offices will be closed to the public from Monday, April 11, 2022, through Monday, April 18, 2022. All schools and offices will reopen on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

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St. Mary's Co. Outstanding Employees Recognized for 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 Dr. Maureen Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, ext. 32135 LEONARDTOWN, MD – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, would like to announce the outstanding employees that have been recognized for their service and dedication to St. Mary’s County Public Schools. Mr. Paul Fenwick, Building Service Manager at Park Hall Elementary School, has been selected as...

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Charles Co. Student Member of the Board general elections narrow race to two finalists, primary elections to take place next month

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students in Grades 6-12 recently participated in the Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) primary elections. Primary elections for the 2022-2023 school year were held March 28 through April 1. Students could choose to vote for one of 10 candidates in the running for the position. 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 Professor Grossman’s colloquium to be featured by the Mid-Atlantic Quantum Alliance

Professor Grossman’s colloquium to be featured by the Mid-Atlantic Quantum Alliance Joshua Grossman April 04, 2022 - 7:34 pm April 04, 2022 On Wednesday, April 6, at 5:45 p.m., Professor of Physics Josh Grossman will virtually give the SMCM Natural Sciences & Mathematics Colloquium, titled, “How quantum computing will soon transform chemistry, biology, computer science, physics, materials science, national security, finance, logistics, and more.” The Mid-Atlantic Quantum Alliance (MQA)...

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Charles Co. Board to meet April 12 for regular meeting

The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12. 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 2022 Summer Activities Registration is Open

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 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 the registration period for the 2022 Summer Activities is now open and will remain open until Tuesday, May 31, 2022. For more information regarding these programs and/or to register for an event, please visit the...

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