FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, September 8, 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 week of September 13 through September 17, 2021, St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) in partnership with Motorola Solutions and Avigilon Corporation, will pilot a new physical security screening system at Great Mills High School. The system will be...
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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, September 8, 2021, with an executive session beginning at 8:00 a.m., followed by an open meeting at 9:00 AM. 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.
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Wednesday, September 1, 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 – The St. Mary’s County School Health Council will meet from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on the following dates:
September 16, 2021
December 16, 2021
February 17, 2022
April 21, 2022
Meetings will be held in the Board of Education Meeting Room at 23160 Moakley Street...
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Thursday, August 26, 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 – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the administrative appointments made by the Board of Education at its meeting of August 25, 2021.
The Board appointed Ms. Katie Kortokrax as Academic Dean II, 12 month, at George Washington Carver Elementary School...
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Monday, August 23, 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, August 25, 2021, with an executive session beginning at 5:00 p.m., followed by an open meeting at 6:00 p.m. Masks are required, and social distancing will be enforced. Due to space limitations, individuals who wish to sign up for public comment may do so at the main entrance door...
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Monday, August 9, 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, August 11, 2021, with an executive session beginning at 8:00 a.m., followed by an open meeting at 9:00 a.m. The public may also watch the meeting live via www.smcps.org/streaming.
For more details, please call (301) 475-5511, ext. 32177.
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
LEONARDTOWN, MD – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, is seeking applicants to serve on the St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Ethics Panel. The Ethics Panel is a five-member body whose primary responsibility is to provide advisory opinions, conduct hearings on ethics complaints, and make recommendations to the Board of Education on matters relating to conflict of...
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Wednesday, July 21, 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 – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the administrative appointments made by the Board of Education at its meeting of July 21, 2021.
The Board appointed Ms. Teresa Cox as Supervisor of Student Services and Special Programs, in the Department of Student...
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Monday, July 19, 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, July 21, 2021, with an executive session beginning at 8:00 a.m., followed by an open meeting at 9:00 a.m. The public may also watch the meeting live via www.smcps.org/streaming.
For more details, please call (301) 475-5511, ext. 32177.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, July 9, 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’ (SMCPS) announces the opening of the SMCPS Virtual Academy for the 2021-2022 school year.
The SMCPS Virtual Academy will be open for any student that is currently enrolled in St. Mary’s County Public Schools or plans to enroll for the fall of...
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Tuesday, July 6, 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’ (SMCPS) Judy Center and Food and Nutrition Services are pleased to announce its free summer meals program in partnership with a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. Meals are for children 18 and under, free of charge...
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Thursday, July 1, 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 – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the administrative appointments made by the Board of Education at its meeting of June 30, 2021.
The Board appointed Ms. Karen Breslauer as Acting Coordinator of Fiscal Services, in the Department of Fiscal Services...
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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.
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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...
St. Mary's Co. St. Mary's County Public Schools Department of Food and Nutrition Services Meal Distribution - Change of Schedule
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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...
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Monday, June 7, 2021
LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Board of Education of St. Mary’s County will be meeting on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, with an executive session beginning at 8:00 a.m., followed by an open meeting at 9:00 a.m. Masks 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) 475-5511, ext. 32177.
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Friday, June 4, 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 (SMCPS) is pleased to announce the award of a competitive Pre-Kindergarten Enhancement Grant in the amount of $443,700.00. This grant is intended to provide Summer in Person learning opportunities for currently enrolled students, and for...
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Friday, May 28, 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 – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the administrative appointments made by the Board of Education at its meeting of May 26, 2021.
The Board appointed Ms. Tammy Burr as Supervisor of Assessments, 12 month, in the Department of Assessment and...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, May 24, 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 26, 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, 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)...
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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...