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CSM ‘Getting Southern Maryland Back to Work’ Initiative Makes Headway; Helps Businesses and Citizens Recover from Workforce Challenges Created by Pandemic

The progress made by the regional effort aimed at ‘Getting Southern Maryland Back to Work’ is the latest topic of “Inside Your County Government,” a podcast that brings an inside look at the people and events that shape Charles County and the Southern Maryland Region. During the podcast, host Brent Huber was joined by College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Associate Vice-President of Continuing Education and Workforce Development Ellen Flowers-Fields and Ruthy Davis, director of Regional...

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Charles Co. School Resource Officer (SRO) survey; Board hosting March 29 SRO Town Hall

The Board of Education of Charles County and Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) are hosting a School Resource Officer (SRO) Town Hall on Monday, March 29. The Town Hall starts at 5 p.m. in the boardroom at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata. The event will stream live starting at 5 p.m. at ccboe.com, and on Comcast Channel 96/Verizon Fios Channel 12. At the start of the Town Hall, CCPS staff will provide an overview of the SRO program and...

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Charles Co. Students receive awards, recognitions from 2021 virtual HITS Expo

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) held the science and history fair portion of its HITS Expo virtually this year for students. The HITS, or History, Industry, Technology and Science, Expo is an annual CCPS event that combines the display of science and history fair projects with hands-on demonstration and live activities. Due to COVID-19, the in-person portion of the HITS Expo was canceled, but students were still encouraged to enter a science or history fair project for judging. More...

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SMCM St. Mary’s College President Tuajuanda C. Jordan Discusses Current Landscape of Higher Education at the American Association of Blacks in Higher Educa

St. Mary’s College President Tuajuanda C. Jordan Discusses Current Landscape of Higher Education at the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education’s Virtual Conference Michael Bruckler March 16, 2021 - 11:22 am March 16, 2021 On Monday, March 15, St. Mary’s College President Tuajuanda C. Jordan participated on a panel discussion at the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education’s (AABHE) virtual conference. Presidents from Ithaca College, Central State University...

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SMCM Comedian Janelle James to perform at 15th Annual Twain Lecture at St. Mary’s College of Maryland on April 10

Comedian Janelle James to perform at 15th Annual Twain Lecture at St. Mary’s College of Maryland on April 10 Michael Bruckler March 15, 2021 - 10:22 am March 15, 2021 “An Evening with Janelle James” takes place on Saturday, April 10, beginning at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. James is the 15th performer for the Annual Twain Lecture Series on American Humor and Culture. Register in advance for this webinar: www.smcm.edu/twain-tickets. James is a Los Angeles-based comedian who can be seen on “The...

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SMCM St. Mary’s College of Maryland Partners with Washington University for Engineering Dual Degree Program

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Partners with Washington University for Engineering Dual Degree Program Michael Bruckler March 15, 2021 - 9:58 am March 15, 2021 St. Mary’s College of Maryland has partnered with Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, to offer an engineering dual degree program. The program, considered one of the country’s premier engineering programs, is now in its 48th year at Washington University. “While the St. Mary’s College students that are most likely to be...

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St. Mary's Co. St. Mary's County Public Schools Increased Capacity for Athletic Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 15, 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 High Schools (SMCPS) will be modifying capacity at athletic events based on Governor Hogan’s Executive Order No. 21-03-09-01. SMCPS facility capacity will be capped at 50% but will remain subject to the physical distancing requirements as ordered...

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Charles Co. Board recognizes annual resolutions at its March 9 meeting

The Board of Education at its March 9 meeting recognized two annual Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) resolutions. The resolutions highlight Month of the Young Child and National Student Leadership Week. The Board votes annually to accept resolutions. CCPS celebrates Month of the Young Child annually in April. The national theme is Celebrating Our Youngest Learners. Month of the Young Child theme emphasizes that all children, regardless of their background, should be prepared and ready...

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Charles Co. Phase 2 bus transportation, route details to be posted later today

Phase 2 school bus routes for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students returning to in-person instruction on Monday, March 22, will be updated in ParentVue later today. This includes bus numbers, bus stop information as well as estimated pick-up and drop-off times for students. Transportation routes have only been established and assigned to Phase 2 students whose parents requested bus transportation for their child to and from school. Parents can locate this information in ParentVue...

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SMCM St. Mary’s College’s Center for the Study of Democracy Presents Award-Winning Journalist Kavitha Cardoza to Discuss Undocumented Children in Public Sc

St. Mary’s College’s Center for the Study of Democracy Presents Award-Winning Journalist Kavitha Cardoza to Discuss Undocumented Children in Public Schools Michael Bruckler March 12, 2021 - 9:03 am March 12, 2021 St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Center for the Study of Democracy presents award-winning journalist Kavitha Cardoza for her virtual talk titled, “Undocumented Children in Public Schools: Trauma and the Compounded Loss of Language, Culture and Social Status on Life Outcomes,” on...

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Charles Co. High schools hosting virtual productions this spring

Student actors at some of Charles County’s high schools are performing this spring in virtual/outdoor theatre productions. La Plata High School is offering several productions. Student actors will present a virtual one-act show, “The Radio Play Disaster,” starting March 26. The production will be available on demand for 24 hours through the Broadway on Demand platform. Interested viewers can contact Jennifer Joyner, La Plata theatre director, at jjoyner@ccboe.com for more information. Next...

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Charles Co. Kindergarten registration begins online March 29

Registration for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) kindergarten begins Monday, March 29. Maryland law requires students entering kindergarten to be five years old by Sept. 1 in the school year in which the child is registered. To register a child for kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year, a child must be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2021. All registrations must be completed through the CCPS online registration system. At the time of registration, parents will need to know...

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Charles Co. CCPS prekindergarten application window opens March 29

The application window for the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) 2021-2022 school year prekindergarten program opens Monday, March 29. Students must be four years old on or before Sept. 1, 2021, to be eligible for prekindergarten. Admission is based on criteria and guidelines set by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Admission to the prekindergarten program is not guaranteed. To complete the prekindergarten application, parents will need to know what elementary school...

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Charles Co. Students honored with Carson Scholar awards

Five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students were recently named 2021 Carson Scholars. The Carson Scholars program recognizes students for high academic achievement, humanitarian qualities and community service. Honored this year as new Carson Scholars are Keith Battle, fifth grade, William A. Diggs Elementary School; Grant Cooper, fifth grade, Dr. James Craik Elementary School; Liliana Gordon, junior, North Point High School; Makenna Harrington, fourth grade, Dr. Thomas L. Higdon...

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CSM CSM’s Ward Virts Concert Series Presents Broadcast of Mezzo-soprano Kristee Haney March 14

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) presents the Ward Virts Concert Series Sunday, March 14 at 3 p.m. with a free streamed recital by mezzo-soprano Kristee Haney. Praised as “darkly seductive” with a “smooth, rich tone,” Haney is quickly proving herself as an exciting young talent to watch. Her expansive and versatile repertoire encompasses everything from core baroque and romantic roles, to cutting edge contemporary operas. Haney recently joined the roster of the Metropolitan Opera for...

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Charles Co. Board honors staff for commitment to teaching and learning

The Board of Education at its March 9 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 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 were Bethany Berkowitz, Jennifer Malone...

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Charles Co. Board honors students for achievements

The Board of Education of Charles County honored five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students at its March 9 meeting. 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...

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Charles Co. CCPS hosting virtual Early Learning Launch parent workshops

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is hosting its Early Learning Launch virtual event on March 27. The event features two virtual workshops about school readiness skills. The workshops are ideal for parents of children who will start prekindergarten or kindergarten in August. Children must be four years old on or before Sept. 1, 2021, to be eligible for the prekindergarten application process. Children must be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2021, to be eligible for kindergarten...

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Charles Co. CCPS announces high school graduation dates

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has set dates for high school Class of 2021 graduation events. High schools are in the process of coordinating graduation activities, but CCPS awaits further guidance from state and local officials about large, in-person events. The following schedule is set for June. Monday, June 7: Henry E. Lackey and Maurice J. McDonough high schools Wednesday, June 9: Thomas Stone and Westlake high schools Thursday, June 10: La Plata and St. Charles high schools...

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CSM Janet Faye (Russell) Purcell ‘97 Memorial Scholarship Endowment Provides Aid to CSM Students with Disabilities

CSM Foundation Celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation recognizes Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month this March by announcing the establishment of the Janet Faye (Russell) Purcell ’97 Memorial Scholarship Endowment to aid students receiving assistance from CSM’s Disability Support Services (DSS). The endowment, established by Robert Purcell in loving memory his wife, is made possible by a $121,692 donation that will...

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