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...
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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...
Dr. Maria Navarro, an education consultant and longtime Maryland educator, is the next superintendent of Charles County Public Schools (CCPS). The Board of Education today announced the appointment of Navarro, who begins her term July 1.
Navarro’s term follows that of Dr. Kimberly Hill, who retires at the end of this month after two terms as superintendent and a 35-year career with CCPS. As the next superintendent of Charles County Public Schools, Navarro brings nearly 25 years of...
Superintendent Kimberly A. Hill announced today that Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) buildings and offices will be closed on June 18 in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Tomorrow is a holiday for all CCPS employees.
Juneteenth marks the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free, according to an article from the National Museum of African American History & Culture.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, June 16, 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 – St. Mary’s County Public Schools will be conducting an Educational Equity Needs Assessment during the next several weeks. Insight Education Group from Encino, California will be conducting the Needs Assessment. The Needs Assessment will include surveys, virtual focus...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is planning for the return of in-person learning for all students this fall. The first day of school for students for the 2021-2022 school year is Monday, Aug. 30. CCPS will move forward with a traditional school year for all students. This includes a return to five days of in-person instruction for all students, prekindergarten through Grade 12.
Last month, CCPS instructional leaders presented to the Board of Education a return to learning plan for the...
The Board of Education of Charles County is meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, to vote on the appointment of Dr. Maria Navarro as the next Superintendent of Schools.
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will stream the meeting live on the school system website, ccboe.com, and air on Comcast Channel 96 and Verizon Fios Channel 12.
Prior to the public meeting at 5 p.m., Board members plan to meet in executive session at 4:45 p.m. The Board is meeting at the Jesse L. Starkey...
St. Mary's Co. St. Mary's County Public Schools Department of Food and Nutrition Services Meal Distribution - Change of Schedule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Jeff Walker, Assistant Superintendent of Supporting Services, 301-475-4256, ext. 7
LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools Department of Food and Nutrition Services announce changes in the schedule for curb-side meal distribution for the Summer months. Meals are available for students ages 18 years and younger. Meals can be picked up from any participating...
SMCM Associate Professor Barrett Emerick Coedited and Published in the Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal
Associate Professor Barrett Emerick Coedited and Published in the Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal Michael Bruckler June 16, 2021 - 11:13 am
June 16, 2021
Associate Professor of Philosophy Barrett Emerick coedited (with Professor Shannon Dea, University of Regina) an issue of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal on the theme of academic freedom and free speech. Emerick also published an article in the issue called “The Limits of the Rights to Free Thought and Expression.”...