So. Md Education News

 

Charles Co. CCPS teams with Pure Play Every Day, offers Student Service Learning opportunity for students at county fair

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is working with Pure Play Every Day to showcase the importance playing has on a child’s development, which can improve their cognitive, physical, social and emotional skills. 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 meals prepayment system moves to MySchoolBucks

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has moved its meal prepayment system to MySchoolsBucks for the 2024-2025 school year. 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 Follow Markus Edegran '16 in his Quest for Olympic Gold

Follow Markus Edegran '16 in his Quest for Olympic Gold Chuck Steenburgh July 30, 2024 - 12:00 pm July 30, 2024 Markus Edegran '16 will begin his competition in the Men's Kite in the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday, August 4. The first race starts at 6:13 a.m. Eastern time with live streaming coverage from Marseille provided by NBC through its Peacock platform. Full results and schedule can be found on the Olympic website. Edegran joins a rich St. Mary's College of Maryland history of...

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Charles Co. In-person registration assistance available at select schools

Parents and guardians who need assistance in registering their child to attend Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) can get in-person help at select schools. Due to employee work schedules during the summer, some schools do not have a dedicated staff member to process registrations. While parents and guardians can complete the registration process online at https://www.ccboe.com/parents/online-registration, those in need of in-person assistance can visit a school to work with a CCPS staff...

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SMCM Follow Markus Edegran '16 in his Quest for Olympic Gold

Follow Markus Edegran '16 in his Quest for Olympic Gold Chuck Steenburgh July 30, 2024 - 12:00 pm July 30, 2024 Markus Edegran '16 will begin his competition in the Men's Kite in the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday, August 4. The first race starts at 6:13 a.m. Eastern time with live streaming coverage from Marseille provided by NBC through its Peacock platform. Full results and schedule can be found on the Olympic website. Edegran joins a rich St. Mary's College of Maryland history of...

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Charles Co. The James E. Richmond Science Center celebrates 10 years

The James E. Richmond Science Center on July 26 hosted a 10-year anniversary event to commemorate the Center, its programing and learning opportunities for students and community members. The event also featured an educational roundtable and provided attendees with a look into the history behind the Center, its namesake former Superintendent of Schools James E. Richmond, and those instrumental in making the Center what it is today. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the...

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Charles Co. Board seeks members to serve on compensation committee

The Board of Education of Charles County is seeking volunteers to serve on a committee tasked with studying Board member compensation. Board member compensation is outlined in Education Article §3-503 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, which was last updated in 2014. The committee will review the law and provide feedback on its compensation to include any change recommendations. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the...

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Charles Co. Schools, centers set open house dates/times for new school year (2024-2025)

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has released its open house schedule for the 2024-25 school year. Listed below are open house dates and times, and other activities for schools. Please call the specific school with questions about open house events. As a reminder, the first day of school for students in kindergarten through Grade 12 is Monday, Aug. 26. 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...

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Charles Co. Schools hosting orientation events for the coming school year

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Charles Co. CCPS students compete at national ACT-SO competition, two earn medals

Two Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students earned medals in the National NAACP ACT-SO Competition held earlier this month. ACT-SO – the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Culture, Technological and Scientific Olympics – is an achievement program open to high school students of African American descent who are in Grades 9-12. 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. Rising McDonough sophomore wins overall in 2024 Charles County Fair cover contest

Samiya Moss, a rising sophomore at Maurice J. McDonough High School, is the overall winner of the 2024 Charles County Fair catalog cover art contest. Her artwork will be featured on the cover of the 2024 Charles County Fair Guide. She was chosen as this year’s winner by the Charles County Fair Board and 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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Charles Co. Board approves redistricting plan, chooses committee recommendation of Proposal B

The Board of Education of Charles County at its June 11 meeting approved an elementary school redistricting plan that will create an attendance zone for Margaret Jamieson Thornton Elementary School, set to open in August 2025. The plan also moves some students from existing school zones as a result of the redistricting process. The redistricting takes effect a year from now, with the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their...

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Charles Co. CCPS students earn awards at International Thespian Festival

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school students in school-based theater programs recently took their skills to the International Thespian Festival at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. The 28 students who attended were accompanied by five CCPS theater teachers. 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 students earn awards in 2024 Junior American Citizens Contest

Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students recently earned honors in the Junior American Citizens Contest, sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). 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. Recognizing three CCPS veterans with Richmond award for excellence in leadership

Three longtime Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members recently received the James E. Richmond Excellence in Leadership Award. 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 St. Mary's College of Maryland Rises in Princeton Review Rankings

St. Mary's College of Maryland Rises in Princeton Review Rankings Chuck Steenburgh June 26, 2024 - 2:04 pm June 26, 2024 The Princeton Review®— known for its education services and school rankings—reported its 20th annual list of the nation's "Best Value Colleges" on June 20, 2024. St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM) was once again included on its unranked list of 209 public and private institutions. In addition, SMCM was #4 on The Princeton Review's Top 20 Best Schools for Making an...

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SMCM Olympian Markus Edegran '16 Interviewed Recently on Pressbox

Olympian Markus Edegran '16 Interviewed Recently on Pressbox Chuck Steenburgh June 25, 2024 - 1:37 pm June 25, 2024 Markus Edegran '16, who will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer, was recently interviewed by Pressbox, Maryland's leading sports media company. After winning the U.S. Olympic trials in the men's kite, Edegran qualified for an Olympic spot at the Last Chance regatta this past April in France with a 4th place finish. Edegran is one of 13 members of the U.S. Olympic...

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Charles Co. Board approves updates to eligibility policy

The Board of Education of Charles County at its June 17 work session approved updates to the eligibility policy for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students. Board Policy 6431 guides student eligibility for both athletics and extracurricular activities for middle and high school students. Eligibility is based on student attendance and GPA but is also impacted by students receiving a failing grade Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To...

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Charles Co. A project to “bee” proud of — Teacher wins WUSA EcoChallenge for school

It’s not easy to keep a secret or a surprise in a middle school, but recently at Matthew Henson Middle School, the administrators pulled it off. 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 volunteers nominated for 2024 Be the Difference Awards

The Board of Education of Charles County on June 13 honored several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) volunteers as part of the 2024 Be the Difference Awards program. During the recognition ceremony held at North Point High School, the Board recognized several award nominees for their contributions 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 Source Document

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