As a kid growing up in Los Angeles, author Lisa Yee would go to the library and check out as many books as she could carry. Many Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) gifted and talented students agree that they can relate.
“Have you ever been reading a book and you’re so into it, you don’t know time has passed,” Yee asked during recent Zoom meetings with CCPS gifted and talented middle school students. “Someone has to write these books.”
Students recently read one of Yee’s works...
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The Maryland Career and Technical Administrators (MCTA) recently named North Point High School welding teacher Frank Holiday as the 2021 Maryland Association for Career and Technical Education New Teacher of the Year.
The award recognizes new Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers who make significant contributions to CTE programs. Holiday has been teaching in the welding program at North Point since 2018. He said he was surprised to learn he was named teacher of the year. “When I...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, March 1, 2021
Joint Release:
St. Mary’s County Health Department
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
St. Mary’s County Public Schools
St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services
LEONARDTOWN, MD - (March 1, 2021) – The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services was selected for grant funding through the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to address adverse...
CSM Don’t Miss Dual Enrollment/Transfer Sessions, ‘Bridging Our Gaps’ Series, Connections w/ Daisy Zamora & George Evans Events + More at CSM
Transfer Thursdays: 11 a.m. March 4 – 18. Zoom. CSM hosts transfer institutions virtually each Thursday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Representatives from two different institutions will be available to chat with students and help navigate their future transfer experience. RSVPs are required to access Zoom information. Free. csmd.edu/transferthursdays.
Dual Enrollment Parent Night, Calvert County. 6 – 7 p.m. March 2. Online. CSM’s Dual Enrollment Program and the Career and Technology Education...
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Maryland State Advisory Council on Gifted and Talented Education honored eight Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) educators for their efforts and accomplishments in gifted education.
Kristen Modes, CCPS instructional specialist for gifted education, was honored with an Outstanding Educator in Gifted and Talented Education – Local School or School System Program Coordinator Award. Modes has been in her current role for the past two...
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Maryland State Advisory Council on Gifted and Talented Education on Feb. 25 honored 34 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students for gifted education accomplishments.
Students are nominated for the recognition by the learning resource teacher at their schools. Criteria include academic performance at a high level, participation in a gifted education program, and being a current recipient of a local school system, state or national...
St. Mary’s College presents 2021 Margaret Brent Lecturer Sarah Deer Michael Bruckler February 25, 2021 - 8:42 am
February 25, 2021
St. Mary’s College of Maryland presents legal scholar, university professor and activist for indigenous women Sarah Deer as this year’s Margaret Brent Lecturer on Wednesday, March 10 at 8 p.m. via Zoom: www.smcm.edu/deer. The 2021 Margaret Brent Lecture and Award Ceremony is presented by the College’s women, gender and sexuality studies program.
Ending...
Visiting Instructor and Alum Katia Meisinger's Artwork Included in "Red"Online Exhibition Jessica McDowell February 24, 2021 - 4:50 pm
February 24, 2021
Artwork by visiting Instructor and SMCM art alumna Katia Meisinger is included in the online exhibition Red at the Colors of Humanity Art Gallery during the month of February. The piece, "Red Room," was included in Meisinger's 2019 senior exhibition at SMCM's Boyden Gallery.
Artists from around the world were called to submit their work...
St. Mary's Co. St. Mary's County Public Schools Department of Food and Nutrition Services Meal Distribution - Change of Schedule - March 1, 2021
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Thursday, February 25, 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 announces changes in the schedule for curb-side meal distribution. Meals are available for students ages 18 years and younger. Meals can be picked up from any school site even if your student...
SMCM Associate Professor of Chemistry Kelly Neiles and Team Invited to Join Inclusive Excellence Learning Community
Associate Professor of Chemistry Kelly Neiles and Team Invited to Join Inclusive Excellence Learning Community Michael Bruckler February 24, 2021 - 2:19 pm
February 24, 2021
Chair and Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry Kelly Neiles, along with colleagues at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, have accepted an invitation from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to participate in an Inclusive Excellence Learning Community. The award includes $30,000 to support participation...
Ongan Has Six New Publications Lee Capristo February 24, 2021 - 9:09 am
February 24, 2021
Serdar Ongan, visiting professor of economics at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, has six new publications in 2021:
“Monetary Policy Uncertainties and Demand for Money for Japan: Nonlinear ARDL Approach” in the Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, 26(1), 1-12 (SSCI);
“How Do Various Health Insurance Coverages Affect COVID-19 Related Stay-at-Home Tendencies of People Across U.S. States?” in the...
Assistant Professor Jessye McDowell Creates Limited-Edition Print for Wassaic Project Benefit Jessica McDowell February 23, 2021 - 6:16 pm
February 23, 2021
Assistant Professor of Digital Art & Animation Jessye McDowell was one of four artists invited to create a new work for the Wassaic Project’s 2021 Winter Benefit, which took a novel form during the pandemic. Consisting of four events, the artists were paired with a collector of their work, who gave a virtual tour of their home and art...
The Board of Education of Charles County in a unanimous vote at its Feb. 22 work session approved an April 19 Phase 4 start date for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students. The Board voted on a recommendation from Superintendent of Schools Kimberly Hill for CCPS to move forward with its reopening plan.
In her recommendation to the Board, Hill shared her goal to return as many students to in-person learning as possible.
“Based on the number of parents who chose in-person learning for...
CSM CSM Earns 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School Designation; Stands Out in Maryland with Bronze Distinction
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been recognized as a top post-secondary school for veterans and their spouses for the sixth consecutive evaluation period. CSM was also among 13 community colleges in the United States to be honored with the bronze distinction in the latest listing determined by VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. A bronze distinction school must score within 30 percent of the 10th best school in its category.
Institutions earning the...
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Wednesday, February 24, 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 – In recognition of African American History Month, The St. Mary’s County NAACP, #7025, in partnership with St. Mary’s County Public Schools & St. Mary’s County Library, will host its 9th Annual Southern Maryland HBCU College & Career Fair on Friday, February 26, 2021...
SMCM Assistant Professor of Digital Art & Animation Jessye McDowell Contributes to CAA Conference Programming as President of the New Media Caucus
Assistant Professor of Digital Art & Animation Jessye McDowell Contributes to CAA Conference Programming as President of the New Media Caucus Michael Bruckler February 23, 2021 - 4:17 pm
February 23, 2021
The New Media Caucus, with St. Mary’s College of Maryland Assistant Professor Jessye McDowell serving as president, contributed programming that highlights innovative new media art and scholarship to the 2021 CAA conference, held virtually from February 10 - 13. The NMC has been an...
Accepts Proclamations from Elected Officials; Promotes Engineering Clubs; Host Engineering Events
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated 2021 National Engineers Week by accepting proclamations from the Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties’ Boards of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Southern Maryland Delegation. A recognition founded in 1951, National Engineers Week – also known as ‘EWeek’ – is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) hosted its annual winter chess tournament Feb. 20 in person at Henry E. Lackey High School. To accommodate COVID-19 social distancing and safety guidelines, this year’s winter tournament was limited to students in Grades 4-12.
A total of 52 students competed in four rounds of grade-level division play, and one champion was named per grade level. Champions received a trophy and all other participants received medals. Felix Cummings served as the...
CSM CSM Hosts Virtual Dual Enrollment Information Sessions for Parents of High School Students March 2, 3, 4
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) invites parents of area high school students to attend upcoming virtual Dual Enrollment Program and the Career and Technology Education (CTE) informational sessions and learn how to help their teen get an affordable and manageable jump start on their career goals. Virtual informational sessions will be held March 2, 3, and 4.
The benefits of dual enrollment include a savings on tuition since dual-enrolled students pay half of CSM’s regular tuition rate...
CSM CSM Teams with St. Mary’s College of Maryland for 4-Part Virtual Series on Strengthening American Democracy
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) will kick off a four-part series of community conversations entitled ‘Bridging Our Gaps: Community Conversations to Rebuild Our Democracy’ Feb. 24. The series of virtual community-focused events are a collaboration between St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Center for the Study of Democracy and Office of Inclusive Diversity, Equity, Access, and Accountability, and CSM’s Equity and Inclusive Diversity Office. The...