So. Md Education News

Charles Co. Board presents annual CCPS resolutions, honors 2020 award recipients at its Jan. 12 meeting

The Board of Education at its Jan. 12 virtual meeting recognized four annual Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) resolutions. The resolutions highlight Black History Month, Career and Technical Education Month, Gifted and Talented Education Month and National School Counseling Week. The school system celebrates Black History Month annually in February. The 2021 theme is The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity. Throughout the school year, as well as Black History Month...

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Charles Co. Board honors exemplary CCPS staff at its Jan. 12 meeting

The Board of Education at its Jan. 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 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 were Monique Burton, Bertha Gordon, Brandon...

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Charles Co. Board honors exemplary students at its Jan. 12 meeting

The Board of Education of Charles County honored five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students at its Jan. 12 meeting. 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. School closures from COVID-19 caused CCPS to postpone in-person student and staff recognitions. Health and safety guidelines changed student and staff...

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Charles Co. Wilson elected Board Chairperson; McGraw takes role of Board Vice Chairperson

The Board of Education of Charles County today in a vote of four to three elected Latina Wilson as its chairperson and Virginia McGraw as its vice chairperson at the start of its Jan. 12 meeting. Wilson and McGraw exchange Board leadership roles for the next calendar year. The Board votes annually in January to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. The term for each role is one year. Wilson was first elected to the Board in November 2018. Today begins Wilson’s first term as Board...

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Charles Co. Art teacher’s philosophy is to ‘Play in Color,’ lands on cover of regional magazine

A St. Charles High School art teacher is experiencing what it’s like to be the subject of a work, rather than the creator. Shelton Hawkins recently landed on the cover of Shore Magazine, a publication centered on the people and way of life on the Eastern Shore. The magazine named Hawkins one of the local millennials making a difference in the world. He said the cover and accompanying article are a result of projects he embarked on during the COVID-19 quarantine. “I used the time to really...

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Charles Co. Jan. 26 PSAT/NMSQT exam canceled at CCPS high schools

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has canceled the PSAT exam scheduled for Jan. 26 at all high schools. More than 700 students were set to take the exam at their home high school, and CCPS is canceling out of COVID-19 safety concerns. The PSAT/ NMSQT will not be rescheduled for the 2020-21 school year. High school freshmen and juniors who registered to take the exam will receive a refund of the $18 fee. CCPS covers the cost of any high school sophomore who takes the exam. Parents of...

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Charles Co. Board to meet January 12 for regular meeting

The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12. To maintain social distancing and safety guidelines, the Board will meet virtually for this meeting. The meeting will stream live on the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) website, www.ccboe.com and air on Comcast Channel 96 and Verizon Fios Channel 12. CCPS will rebroadcast the meeting as well as post it on CCPSTV under the Board meeting tab at ccboe.com. There is no live public forum. Questions and comments can...

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Charles Co. Westlake drama department hosting two virtual events this month

Westlake High School is hosting two virtual events this month. The drama department will stream “The Day the Internet Died” by Ian McWethy and Jason Pizzarello starting Jan. 15, and “Identity Play; or Who You Are If You Think You Are” by Jon Jory and Jason Pizzarello starting Jan. 22. Both shows will run for a week. Interested viewers should email the Westlake theatre arts department to request a link. Email requests should be sent to Westlake teachers Bryan Grosbach at bgrosbach@ccboe.com...

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Charles Co. CCPS expanding mobile meal service, new routes begin Jan. 6

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is expanding its mobile meal bus service to more locations in Charles County. Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 6, school buses will deliver meal bags to additional locations convenient for all students and their families. Buses will deliver mobile meals to the sites Monday through Friday. Additional sites will be added as they are finalized. On days when CCPS calls an inclement weather code or delay, mobile meal service is canceled. Mobile meal bags are free...

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Charles Co. Updated inclement weather codes, address prek and mobile meals

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has adjusted its inclement weather procedures for the 2020-21 school year. The procedures take into account the virtual learning schedule currently in place for all CCPS students. The following are the updated procedures effective during Phase 1 of virtual learning. Virtual instruction on-time during inclement weather Virtual instruction starts on time. Any student currently in a CCPS learning or internet center, or doing virtual learning from a CCPS...

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Charles Co. Virtual instruction two-hour delay, Code 2 for Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020

Due to inclement weather conditions, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will operate on a virtual instruction two-hour delay, Code 2 for today, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. The following applies to a virtual instruction two-hour delay, Code. 2. Virtual instruction two-hour delay, Code 2 Virtual learning begins two hours late for students and teachers. Teachers and instructional assistants, whether working virtually or at school, report to work two hours late. Until Phase 2 begins, staff...

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Charles Co. CCPS adjusts inclement weather guidelines for 2020-21 school year

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has adjusted its inclement weather procedures for the 2020-21 school year. The procedures take into account the virtual learning schedule currently in place for all CCPS students. The following are the updated procedures effective Dec. 16. Virtual instruction on-time during inclement weather Virtual instruction starts on time. Any student currently in a CCPS learning or internet center, or doing virtual learning from a CCPS school would participate in...

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Charles Co. Charles County Public Schools winter break schedule

All Charles County public schools, buildings and administrative offices are closed Wednesday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Jan. 1, for winter break. The closure includes the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. Students and teachers return to virtual learning on Monday, Jan. 4. The following is the indoor pool schedule during winter break for Henry E. Lackey High School and the Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center at St. Charles High School. The indoor pool at...

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Charles Co. CCPS launching Federal Impact Survey for parents

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is launching its Federal Impact Aid survey for parents. CCPS receives additional funding from the federal government for parents/guardians who are active duty military or work on federal property in Maryland. The funding is called “Impact Aid” and helps to decrease the impact of federal activity on school district operating budgets. In prior years, CCPS sent home paper survey forms to all students for completion. This year, the form is electronic and...

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Charles Co. A virtual scholarship fair is Dec. 15, Charles County Scholarship Fund Inc. applications due by March 1

The Charles County Scholarship Fund Inc. provides scholarships to Charles County high school seniors. The application goes live on Dec. 15 and closes March 1. On opening day — Dec. 15 — students and their parents can attend a Virtual Scholarship Fair to connect with representatives of groups offering scholarships. The fund boasts scholarships exclusive to Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) graduating seniors. To view the scholarships and brief guidelines to apply for each, go to...

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Charles Co. North Point senior designs shirt for breast cancer awareness

A North Point High School senior blended design and school pride on a project to give back to the community. Takiyah Roberts created a T-shirt design to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation resulting in a $500 donation. Developed under Roberts’s clothing brand, Undefined, the shirt was available to order for a limited time in October — Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Roberts is enrolled in the Academic Eagles class which focuses on creating a culture for North Point while boosting...

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Charles Co. Board approves grading policy suspension for first quarter

The Board of Education at its Dec. 8 meeting unanimously voted to suspend its grading policy and allow the Superintendent to set a minimum grade of 50 percent for an F for the first quarter of this school year. The suspension of Board policy 5132.2 applies only to student grades for the first quarter for the current 2020-21 school year. Staff proposed the suspension to the Board to address concerns over increased numbers of students failing classes for the first quarter. According to Deputy...

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Charles Co. Board recognizes exemplary CCPS staff at its Dec. 8 meeting

The Board of Education at its Dec. 8 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 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 at the meeting were Trevor Gillum, Luciano...

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Charles Co. Board recognizes exemplary students at its Dec. 8 meeting

The Board of Education of Charles County honored four Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students at its Dec. 8 meeting. 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. School closures announced earlier this year caused CCPS to postpone in-person student and staff recognitions. Health and safety guidelines changed student and...

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Charles Co. Weekend meals available for Friday pick up starting Dec. 11

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is offering additional meal bags at all curbside distribution sites starting Friday, Dec. 11. The extra meals will be handed out on Fridays to ensure children have meals for Saturday and Sunday. The meal bags will include breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack for the weekend, and are free to all children ages 2 to 18. The items in the weekend meal bags will include more frozen and shelf stable items than the meal bags given out during the week. The two...

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