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Charles Co. Board approves renaming of General Smallwood Middle School, CCPS seeking school name recommendations

The Board of Education of Charles County at its Nov. 12 meeting approved for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) to move forward with the renaming of General Smallwood Middle School. The renaming was first suggested to the Board in February 2024 by community members concerned with the school bearing the name of General William Smallwood. 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 seeking school renaming committee members, deadline to complete interest form is Dec. 13

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking representatives to serve on a School Renaming Committee for General Smallwood Middle School. The Board of Education of Charles County last month approved for CCPS to move forward with a renaming of the school facility. The committee will review and consider name submissions and present recommendations to the Board of Education in early 2025. The Board of Education will make the final school name selection after the committee presents its...

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Charles Co. Board to host December regular meeting

The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 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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Charles Co. Model behavior — St. Charles, North Point Model UN clubs prepare for spring conference

The Model UN clubs of North Point and St. Charles high schools recently attended the Model United Nations Training Day at Towson University. 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. Yoga teacher cohort stretch goodwill to benefit CCPS students

Members of a cohort to become yoga teachers through Shabach Yoga Studios in Waldorf donated duffle bags for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students in foster care. 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. The Thanksgiving the turkeys went on strike — Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy holds annual community celebration

Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School held its 35th Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Community Dinner Friday, Nov. 22. 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. Letonya Smalls is Board Member elect for at-large seat

Letonya Smalls, Ed.D., is joining the Board of Education of Charles County next month as the new at-large member elect. Under state law, her term officially begins the third Monday in December, Dec. 16. She will officially be sworn in at the Board’s Jan. 14 meeting. 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. Enrollment application open for PISOTA, Dec. 5 information session planned

The application window for students interested in attending Phoenix International School of the Arts (PISOTA) next school year is now open. PISOTA is the first public charter school with Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and opened in August 2023. The facility is located in La Plata and serves students in Grades 6-8. 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 looking for parent, community volunteers to review testing plans

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is looking for parent and community volunteers to serve on the school system’s District Committee on Assessment. 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 Nov. 25 virtual work session

The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 4:30 p.m. virtual work session on Monday, Nov. 25. The meeting will stream live on the CCPS website at www.ccboe.com and on Comcast Channel 96/Verizon FiOS Channel 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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Charles Co. Update from Superintendent of Schools Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D. - Nov. 18, 2024

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. December story times set for children 2-5

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and the Charles County Public Library will host story times next month for children ages 2 to 5 who are not enrolled in a CCPS 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. Update from Superintendent Navarro

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. Statement from Charles County Public Schools about Nov. 15 incident

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is aware of an incident that occurred at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School involving two students yesterday. 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 notes for the Nov. 15, 2024, regular meeting

The Board of Education of Charles County met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 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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Charles Co. Middle school archery tournament hits the mark

Piccowaxen Middle School swept the middle school archery tournament held Nov. 14 at Milton M. Somers Middle 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. Shear brilliance — North Point Cosmetology Service Salon opens for appointments

The North Point Cosmetology Service Salon is taking appointments from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Thursdays. 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. Staying connected — MAESP honors Gale-Bailey principal

Principal of Gale-Bailey Elementary School Tangie Scales, Ed.D., was recently named a Connected School Leader by the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP). 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 CCPS students at Nov. 12 meeting

During its Nov. 12 meeting, the Board of Education of Charles County recognized Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students who show outstanding academic achievement, personal responsibility and career readiness. 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. Employees receive accolades from Board of Education at it Nov. 12 meeting

The Board of Education honors outstanding employees each month for the dedication they show to students of Charles County Public Schools (CCPS). 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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