The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) released updated guidance that takes effect today, July 1, regarding the use of face masks. The guidance includes information about the federal order in place that requires anyone using public transportation, including school buses, to continue wearing a face mask.
Any Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) bus driver, attendant, staff member or student using school system transportation is required to wear a cloth face mask. CCPS will follow the order...
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SMCM Director of Public Safety Tressa Setlak Graduates from Northwestern University Center of Public Safety Police Staff and Command Program
Director of Public Safety Tressa Setlak Graduates from Northwestern University Center of Public Safety Police Staff and Command Program Michael Bruckler July 01, 2021 - 1:13 pm
July 01, 2021
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Director of Public Safety Tressa Setlak graduated from the Northwestern University Center of Public Safety Police Staff and Command (SPSC) program held for 22 weeks in Evanston, Illinois, from October 12, 2020 – March 28, 2021.
SPSC focused on 27 core blocks of...
SMCM Artworks by Sue Johnson, Professor of Art, Selected for Inclusion in Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Exhibition
Artworks by Sue Johnson, Professor of Art, Selected for Inclusion in Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Exhibition Michael Bruckler July 01, 2021 - 12:57 pm
July 01, 2021
Two of Professor of Art Sue Johnson’s large-scale mixed media paintings will be on view in “Amplify,” July 17 – October 24, 2021, at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The exhibition focuses on the experiences of woman-identifying artists in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, July 1, 2021
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 June 30, 2021.
The Board appointed Ms. Karen Breslauer as Acting Coordinator of Fiscal Services, in the Department of Fiscal Services...
Charles Co. Superintendent Hill, County Commissioners appoint CCPS Coordinator of District Innovation
Superintendent of Schools Kimberly A. Hill and the Charles County Commissioners today announced a joint appointment of Christina Miller, a longtime school system educator, as the Coordinator of District Innovation for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS). Miller currently serves as the CCPS coordinator of formative assessment and takes on the new role July 1.
This is a new position for CCPS that was created in response to a requirement in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future legislation. The...
Assistant Professor Jessye McDowell's Artwork Featured in Exhibition at Gallery 115 Jessica McDowell June 28, 2021 - 1:29 pm
June 28, 2021
Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Animation Jessye McDowell has two artworks included in "Bloom," a group show at Gallery 115 in Frederick, Maryland. Her new piece, "Future Sets (After Huysum)," was selected for the catalogue cover. The exhibition runs from June 18-Sept.15; there will be an opening reception on Saturday, July 10, from 7-9 p.m...
Effective Thursday, July 1, 2021, mask use is no longer mandatory in Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) buildings, schools or on school grounds. Mask use by students, staff and visitors to CCPS buildings is strongly encouraged, but voluntary on and after July 1.
CCPS staff consulted with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), both the state and local health departments, and Charles County Health Officer Dr. Dianna Abney to discuss this change. Health officials strongly...
The Board of Education recently recognized Katie O’Malley-Simpson for her leadership role in Charles County Public Schools (CCPS). She is a consummate professional in all her duties and goes above and beyond expectations to support CCPS, its mission, students and staff, Superintendent of Schools Kimberly A. Hill, Ed.D., said.
Whether it was speaking to the press, coordinating a special event, overseeing television and website operations or promoting school system successes, O’Malley-Simpson...
Charles Co. Board of Education celebrates the careers of more than 90 retirees for their service to students
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) recently announced the retirement of 93 employees who have retired during the past school year or who had notified Superintendent Kimberly A. Hill, Ed.D., before June 10 that they plan to retire at the end of this school year.
Retirees are listed by their name and last position and location where they served.
Bonnette Addison, special education instructional assistant, Piccowaxen Middle School;
Cynthia Anderson, reading recovery teacher, Dr. James...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students who were in kindergarten through 11th grade during the 2019-20 school year submitted artwork for consideration to be used as the cover of the Fair Guide for the 97th Charles County Fair.
The overall winner was incoming Piccowaxen Middle School eighth grader Fearn Castleberry’s colorful drawing of the fairgrounds shown from the perspective of a person overhead on a carnival ride.
Winners were announced for each grade and include James Winsett...
Professor Grossman served as an Organizer & Facilitator for QUEST Workshop Joshua Grossman June 28, 2021 - 10:42 am
June 28, 2021
Josh Grossman, professor of physics, served on the organizing committee and facilitated sessions at the Quantum Undergraduate Education & Scientific Training (QUEST) workshop held virtually June 3-4.
Quantum Information Science & Technology (QIST) is beginning to transform computing, communication and sensing. With exploding investment and workforce hiring...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, June 28, 2021
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, June 30, 2021, with an executive session beginning at 5:00 p.m., followed by an open meeting at 6:00 p.m. Masks will be required. The public may also watch the meeting live via www.smcps.org/streaming.
For more details, please call (301) 475-5511, ext. 32177.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Welcomes Two New Trustees to Board Michael Bruckler June 25, 2021 - 2:10 pm
June 25, 2021
St. Mary’s College of Maryland welcomes two new trustees in June: Melanie L. Hilley ’92 and Jesse Price ’92. Both will serve six-year terms of service on the College’s Board of Trustees.
“I am excited that St. Mary’s College is adding two new Trustees with such important and relevant experience. The fact that both are St. Mary’s College alumni who can share a critical...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is holding a Summer Virtual Learning Launch for children ages 4 and 5 who are Charles County residents. The launch will provide enriching experiences that promote school readiness and will include language and literacy, mathematics, social foundations, and gross and fine motor skills.
Each group meets for four weeks, and a caregiver will need to participate in each virtual meeting with the child. Families are asked to join only one group — the one that...
Charles Co. CCPS restructures Threes program, provides more space for Title I prekindergarten programs
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has restructured its Thriving Threes and Me early learning program for the 2021-2022 school year. The restructure provides additional space for prekindergarten students in Title I school zones.
CCPS has eight Title I schools: C. Paul Barnhart, Dr. Gustavus Brown, Indian Head, Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy, J.P. Ryon, Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, Eva Turner and Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer elementary schools. Prekindergarten students at Title I schools attend classes all day...
Sahil Patel, a 2021 graduate of North Point High School, was named a U.S Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education. Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. Each year, two students from each state are named annually as U.S. Presidential Scholars. Also named are 20 students in the arts, 20 in career and technical education and 15 chosen at large. Of the 3.6 million high school students who...
The Board of Education on June 8 approved tuition rates for the 2021-2022 school year that include a slight increase for students enrolling outside of Charles County, and for non-Maryland residents. For students residing in Maryland but who live outside of Charles County, the cost for the coming school year is $8,980. This is a 1 percent increase from the rate established for the current school year.
Students enrolling in Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) for the 2021-2022 school year...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will continue its voluntary COVID-19 screening program this summer. Staff and students attending in-person camps and programs can participate in a free weekly COVID-19 test. The program is a partnership between CCPS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide increased testing resources to schools.
CCPS launched a pilot program at five schools in May and will continue to...
Michael Hoffman, a Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) vice principal, has been named principal at Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School. His appointment is effective July 1, 2021. Hoffman is currently a vice principal at Billingsley Elementary School and was set to transfer to J.P. Ryon Elementary School July 1.
Hoffman replaces Nancy Seifert, who was appointed principal at Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy in 2019. Seifert was reassigned and will serve as a vice principal at J.P. Ryon for the coming school...
SMCM St. Mary’s College of Maryland Partners with College of Southern Maryland and Wor-Wic Community College for New Marine Science Articulation Agreements
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Partners with College of Southern Maryland and Wor-Wic Community College for New Marine Science Articulation Agreements Michael Bruckler June 22, 2021 - 10:08 am
June 22, 2021
Students from College of Southern Maryland and Wor-Wic Community College now can easily transfer into St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s new marine science major with the signing of two articulation agreements.
These articulation agreements are designed to facilitate students’ ease of...