La Plata High School junior Ian Herd has spent the 2020-21 school year advocating for students. As the current Student Member of the Charles County Board of Education, Herd has weighed in on Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) programs and policies for the past year. He is passionate about government and politics, but most importantly ensuring the voices of students are heard.
Herd was recently voted by his peers to serve in the role again for the 2021-2022 school year. He is the first...
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So. Md Education News
News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
A St. Charles High School graduate will be heading to Harvard University in the fall, and among her many honors is a National Merit Scholarship.
Evangeline Gilmer, who is set to graduate third in her class at St. Charles’s ceremony on Friday, May 28, was named one of 7,500 winners of the $2,500 scholarship. Each year, the National Merit Scholarship Corp. screens about 1.5 million qualifying students. Of those, only about 16,000 students will be named semifinalists based on their PSAT scores...
Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students competed in the Maryland History Day virtual event held earlier this month after placing at the local event. Three students received special awards for their project entries.
Lauren Compton, an eighth grader at Piccowaxen Middle School, received the George Washington Leadership Award by Mount Vernon for her project, “The Culper Spy Ring.” Compton advanced to the state virtual event after earning first place in the junior division of the...
The Board of Education of Charles County is holding an executive session on Friday, May 28, at 10:30 a.m. following the St. Charles High School graduation at Regency Furniture Stadium. The Board will meet at the stadium. Executive sessions are closed to the public as permitted by the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Sections 3-305 and 3-103 of the General Provisions Article.
About CCPS
Charles County Public Schools provides 27,000 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) recently partnered with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to participate in a voluntary free weekly COVID-19 screening program for students and staff.
This is a pilot program in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide increased testing resources to schools. Participation in the program will help CCPS plan for a full and safe reopening in August for the...
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) curbside meal program continues through the end of the 2021-22 school year. The last day for curbside meals at participating school sites is Wednesday, June 16. Wednesday, June 16, is the last day of school for CCPS students. The following are updates to the curbside meals program.
The site at St. Charles High School is closed May 28, and June 1-3 to accommodate parking for CCPS high school graduations.
All curbside sites are closed Monday, May 31...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) recently partnered with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to participate in a voluntary free weekly COVID-19 screening program for students and staff.
This is a pilot program in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide increased testing resources to schools. Participation in the program will help CCPS plan for a full and safe reopening in August for the...
The Board of Education of Charles County is holding an executive session meeting at 5 p.m., Monday, May 24, at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building in La Plata. Executive sessions are closed to the public as permitted by the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Sections 3-305 and 3-103 of the General Provisions Article.
About CCPS
Charles County Public Schools provides 27,000 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern...
Elements in the plans have evolved for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school graduations on May 28 through June 3 at Regency Furniture Stadium.
As of May 20, students will receive five guest tickets to graduation, along with two parking passes. One parking pass is for a space at the stadium, the other is for a spot at neighboring St. Charles High School. Guests are not permitted to park along the street or on the access road between the stadium and the school.
This being a...
Interview videos, as well as surveys, for the three Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Superintendent of Schools finalists are posted on the school system website at https://www.ccboe.com/index.php/superintendent-finalists.
Community members are encouraged to watch the interview for each finalist and then complete a survey about the candidate. The Board is interested in hearing from the community about the finalists. Deadline to complete finalist surveys is 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 25.
The...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is partnering with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) to provide summer camp for students. The camps are run by CCPS School Resource Officers, include lunch and are free for students. Space is limited and registration is required. The following are available camps. Space is limited and parents must register for each camp. Parents will be notified if their child is selected for a camp.
Ladies Leadership Soccer Camp
The Ladies Leadership Soccer...
The Charles County Board of Education narrowed its superintendent search this week to three finalists.
The three candidates are Jeffrey O. Holmes, Ed.D., chief of elementary schools for District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS); Mr. Marvin L. Jones, executive director of schools for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS); and Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., an education consultant working to support school systems to improve learning opportunities.
The school system is looking to replace the...
Henry E. Lackey High School senior Izaiah Hair is counting down to his upcoming high school graduation. He is a member of the Career Research and Development (CRD) program at Lackey, a group of about 20 students who attend school for a half day and work in the afternoon. Hair stood out among his CRD peers and was named a finalist in the countywide CRD Student of the Year awards program. Last week, he was honored with the title of 2021 CRD Student of the Year.
Each year, only one student...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has partnered with the Charles County Department of Health to host vaccine clinics at area high schools for children. Priority registration is for children ages 12 and older. Registration for the below clinics is available on the health department website at https://charlescountyhealth.org/.
The clinics will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and take place in either the listed school’s gymnasium or cafeteria. CCPS is partnering with the health department...
Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) students earned top honors at the recent virtual state challenge. Held May 1 online, the Maryland MESA State Competition Virtual Showcase featured students who earned first place at their respective local levels.
The following teams earned honors at the state event.
Storybook Theme Park Ride challenge
J. P. Ryon Elementary School, first place, Minh Nguyen, fifth grade.
Expanding...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is expanding the Virtual Academy program next school year for high school students. The program is virtual and managed by staff at the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center. Students must apply and meet minimum criteria to be accepted. Enrollment is not guaranteed.
A video with details about the Virtual Academy program is posted on the school system website here.
Application information
The application form is linked here. Students currently in Grades...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is partnering with the Charles County Department of Health to survey parents about their interest in the COVID-19 vaccine recently approved for children 12 and older. CCPS is asking parents of children who meet the age criteria to complete an optional interest survey.
The survey will help the health department plan for vaccine supplies and distribution clinics. The survey is available by clicking here. Deadline to complete the survey is 11:59 p.m...
The Board of Education at its May 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. The recognition ceremony was held in a virtual format and featured pre-recorded introductions and recognitions from school principals.
Honored by the Board on May 11 were...
The Board of Education at its May 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.
Safety guidelines changed student and staff recognitions at Board meetings this school year to a virtual format. The recognition ceremony featured pre-recorded introductions and...
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) 2021 summer school program starts online July 7. The schedule includes a mix of make-up and original credit courses. All classes will be virtual through the Apex Learning and Zoom online platforms.
Costs for make-up courses have been waived by CCPS this year. Students can take up to two make-up courses and/or one original credit course during summer school. Summer school includes four original credit courses. Cost for original credit courses is $300...