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SMCM St. Mary’s College and The Chesapeake Orchestra Announce Live River Concert Series for 2021 Season - June 25-July 16

St. Mary’s College and The Chesapeake Orchestra Announce Live River Concert Series for 2021 Season - June 25-July 16 Michael Bruckler May 21, 2021 - 12:38 pm May 21, 2021 St. Mary’s College of Maryland, along with the Chesapeake Orchestra and its Music Director Jeffrey Silberschlag, are proud to announce that the River Concert Series will be held in-person for the 2021 season. A Southern Maryland tradition, this family-friendly music festival, and winner of two Governor's Awards for...

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Charles Co. CCPS partners with state health department, CDC for COVID-19 screening program

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) recently partnered with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to participate in a voluntary free weekly COVID-19 screening program for students and staff. This is a pilot program in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide increased testing resources to schools. Participation in the program will help CCPS plan for a full and safe reopening in August for the...

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Charles Co. Curbside meals end June 16; summer meal program starts June 28

The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) curbside meal program continues through the end of the 2021-22 school year. The last day for curbside meals at participating school sites is Wednesday, June 16. Wednesday, June 16, is the last day of school for CCPS students. The following are updates to the curbside meals program. The site at St. Charles High School is closed May 28, and June 1-3 to accommodate parking for CCPS high school graduations. All curbside sites are closed Monday, May 31...

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Charles Co. CCPS partners with state health department, CDC for COVID-19 screening program

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) recently partnered with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to participate in a voluntary free weekly COVID-19 screening program for students and staff. This is a pilot program in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide increased testing resources to schools. Participation in the program will help CCPS plan for a full and safe reopening in August for the...

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Charles Co. Board to hold May 24 executive session

The Board of Education of Charles County is holding an executive session meeting at 5 p.m., Monday, May 24, at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building in La Plata. Executive sessions are closed to the public as permitted by the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Sections 3-305 and 3-103 of the General Provisions Article. About CCPS Charles County Public Schools provides 27,000 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern...

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Charles Co. CCPS updates graduation plans for the Class of 2021

Elements in the plans have evolved for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school graduations on May 28 through June 3 at Regency Furniture Stadium. As of May 20, students will receive five guest tickets to graduation, along with two parking passes. One parking pass is for a space at the stadium, the other is for a spot at neighboring St. Charles High School. Guests are not permitted to park along the street or on the access road between the stadium and the school. This being a...

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Charles Co. Superintendent finalist interview videos, surveys posted at ccboe.com

Interview videos, as well as surveys, for the three Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Superintendent of Schools finalists are posted on the school system website at https://www.ccboe.com/index.php/superintendent-finalists. Community members are encouraged to watch the interview for each finalist and then complete a survey about the candidate. The Board is interested in hearing from the community about the finalists. Deadline to complete finalist surveys is 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 25. The...

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Charles Co. System partners with Sheriff’s Office to host 2021 summer camps

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is partnering with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) to provide summer camp for students. The camps are run by CCPS School Resource Officers, include lunch and are free for students. Space is limited and registration is required. The following are available camps. Space is limited and parents must register for each camp. Parents will be notified if their child is selected for a camp. Ladies Leadership Soccer Camp The Ladies Leadership Soccer...

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Charles Co. Board narrows superintendent search to three finalists

The Charles County Board of Education narrowed its superintendent search this week to three finalists. The three candidates are Jeffrey O. Holmes, Ed.D., chief of elementary schools for District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS); Mr. Marvin L. Jones, executive director of schools for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS); and Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., an education consultant working to support school systems to improve learning opportunities. The school system is looking to replace the...

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SMCM Visiting Professor Santos-Ciminera and SMCM Students Ba and Ponticos Present at the Helminthological Society of Washington Meeting

Visiting Professor Santos-Ciminera and SMCM Students Ba and Ponticos Present at the Helminthological Society of Washington Meeting Michael Bruckler May 18, 2021 - 1:26 pm May 18, 2021 Patricia Santos-Ciminera, visiting assistant professor of biology, has recently presented at the Helminthological Society of Washington on “Parasite abundance and diversity in river otters (Lontra canadensis) within tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay.” The research was executed along with two SMCM students...

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Charles Co. Lackey senior Izaiah Hair named CRD Student of the Year

Henry E. Lackey High School senior Izaiah Hair is counting down to his upcoming high school graduation. He is a member of the Career Research and Development (CRD) program at Lackey, a group of about 20 students who attend school for a half day and work in the afternoon. Hair stood out among his CRD peers and was named a finalist in the countywide CRD Student of the Year awards program. Last week, he was honored with the title of 2021 CRD Student of the Year. Each year, only one student...

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Charles Co. CCPS partnering with health department for youth vaccine clinics

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has partnered with the Charles County Department of Health to host vaccine clinics at area high schools for children. Priority registration is for children ages 12 and older. Registration for the below clinics is available on the health department website at https://charlescountyhealth.org/. The clinics will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and take place in either the listed school’s gymnasium or cafeteria. CCPS is partnering with the health department...

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Charles Co. CCPS students earn honors at state MESA challenge

Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) students earned top honors at the recent virtual state challenge. Held May 1 online, the Maryland MESA State Competition Virtual Showcase featured students who earned first place at their respective local levels. The following teams earned honors at the state event. Storybook Theme Park Ride challenge J. P. Ryon Elementary School, first place, Minh Nguyen, fifth grade. Expanding...

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Charles Co. Virtual Academy expanding to all high school students for 2021-22 school year

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is expanding the Virtual Academy program next school year for high school students. The program is virtual and managed by staff at the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center. Students must apply and meet minimum criteria to be accepted. Enrollment is not guaranteed. A video with details about the Virtual Academy program is posted on the school system website here. Application information The application form is linked here. Students currently in Grades...

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SMCM Institutional Advancement at St. Mary’s College a “Best of Show” at the 36th Annual Educational Advertising Awards

Institutional Advancement at St. Mary’s College a “Best of Show” at the 36th Annual Educational Advertising Awards Michael Bruckler May 13, 2021 - 2:30 pm May 13, 2021 St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Office of Institutional Advancement, led by Vice President Carolyn Curry, has won two Gold awards in the 36th Annual Educational Advertising Awards, with one award for the Dedication of the Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland also selected as a Best of Show. The November...

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SMCM Physics Professor Emeritus Katsunori Mita published in the American Journal of Physics

Physics Professor Emeritus Katsunori Mita published in the American Journal of Physics Rachel Courtney May 13, 2021 - 10:06 am May 13, 2021 Schrödinger's equation is the fundamental equation of quantum mechanics. This equation is commonly regarded as a "wave equation" reflecting "wave-particle duality" that lies at the heart of quantum mechanics. In this article, Professor Emeritus of Physics Katsunori Mita presents it as a diffusion equation (or heat equation), discussing the dispersive...

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St. Mary's Co. Public Schools Partner with Health Department on High School Prom Activities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 13, 2021 Joint Release: St. Mary’ County Public Schools St. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD – (May 13, 2021) - On May 15, 2021, St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS), in partnership with St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), will provide support to all prom events scheduled for SMCPS High Schools. In addition to precautions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, prom events will include activities to address young driver safety...

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St. Mary's Co. Project Graduation Partnership to Support High School Senior Picnics

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 13, 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 – During the month of May, St. Mary’s County Public Schools in partnership with St. Mary’s County States Attorney’s Office will be providing support to all senior picnic events scheduled for St. Mary’s County Public High Schools. Through funding provided by the St. Mary’s...

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St. Mary's Co. Student Member of the Board of Education Elected

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 13, 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 Association of Student Councils (SMASC) held elections for the Student Member of the Board of Education of St. Mary’s County (SMOB) position, and Judy Nguyen was elected. Judy is a current 11th-grade student at Leonardtown High School and enrolled in the Global...

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Charles Co. CCPS, health department partnering on vaccine survey

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is partnering with the Charles County Department of Health to survey parents about their interest in the COVID-19 vaccine recently approved for children 12 and older. CCPS is asking parents of children who meet the age criteria to complete an optional interest survey. The survey will help the health department plan for vaccine supplies and distribution clinics. The survey is available by clicking here. Deadline to complete the survey is 11:59 p.m...

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