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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Board of Education at its May 11 meeting honored five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members for their commitment to the school system and student success. Each month, the Board honors staff members chosen by their school principals for recognition who demonstrate their dedication to teaching and learning. The recognition ceremony was held in a virtual format and featured pre-recorded introductions and recognitions from school principals.
Honored by the Board on May 11 were...
The Board of Education at its May 11 meeting honored five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students. School principals annually select one student and staff member for Board recognition. Students are honored for accomplishments in the areas of academic achievement, career readiness and personal responsibility.
Safety guidelines changed student and staff recognitions at Board meetings this school year to a virtual format. The recognition ceremony featured pre-recorded introductions and...
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) 2021 summer school program starts online July 7. The schedule includes a mix of make-up and original credit courses. All classes will be virtual through the Apex Learning and Zoom online platforms.
Costs for make-up courses have been waived by CCPS this year. Students can take up to two make-up courses and/or one original credit course during summer school. Summer school includes four original credit courses. Cost for original credit courses is $300...
SMCM St. Mary’s College of Maryland a “Best Value College” for 2021 According to The Princeton Review
St. Mary’s College of Maryland a “Best Value College” for 2021 According to The Princeton Review Michael Bruckler May 11, 2021 - 3:55 pm
May 11, 2021
St. Mary’s College of Maryland is one of the nation’s “Best Value Colleges,” according to The Princeton Review. The education services company profiles and recommends St. Mary’s College as one of the 200 institutions selected for its 2021 listing. More than 650 colleges and universities were evaluated for the list, and recommended based on 40...
2021 Virtual Commencement Ceremony and Grad Walks at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Michael Bruckler May 10, 2021 - 10:48 am
May 10, 2021
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors Colleges, graduated 346 students with Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees on Saturday, May 8, with a virtual Commencement ceremony. Simultaneously, three Grad Walks, at 9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., took place at the Jamie L. Roberts Stadium for the class...
SMCM St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees Approves Graduates, Celebrates Majors, Honors Outgoing Board Chair
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees Approves Graduates, Celebrates Majors, Honors Outgoing Board Chair Michael Bruckler May 10, 2021 - 9:09 am
May 10, 2021
On Friday, May 7, the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees approved the graduates of the St. Mary’s College Class of 2021, which includes 325 Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science degrees, and 21 Master of Arts in Teaching degrees. Of the 325 graduates, 57 students earned double majors. The Board also...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, May 10, 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, May 12, 2021, with an executive session beginning at 8:00 a.m., followed by an open meeting at 9:00 a.m. Mask will be required, and social distancing will be enforced. The public may also watch the meeting live via www.smcps.org/streaming.
For more details, please call (301)...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) recently partnered with Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) to host a virtual elementary math challenge. Teams competed through an online platform called Breakout EDU to complete math problems. The math challenge is open annually to students in Grades 4-5 and features a team and individual competition. Students from 20 CCPS elementary schools participated in the challenge.
Grade 4 awards
The team from Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School...