Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has inclement weather procedures in place for Phase 1 – virtual learning for all students – for the 2020-21 school year. A new code, Code V, has been added to the procedures. Inclement weather announcements include procedures for both students and CCPS staff.
Inclement weather announcements are posted at ccboe.com and CCPS social media, sent to parents with an email address on file with CCPS, and recorded on the 24-hour information line at...
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The Board of Education on Feb. 9 voted 5-2 to enter Phase 2 of its reopening plan on March 22 saying the school system needs more time to allow staff to receive both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination.
Earlier in the Board of Education’s monthly meeting, Superintendent Kimberly Hill recommended to the Board to start Phase 2 on March 1. Hill, along with Health Officer Dianna Abney from the Charles County Department of Health, discussed the protocols and safety of incrementally bringing back...
SMCM St. Mary's College of Maryland and the College of Southern Maryland Announce the SMCM Transfer Edge Program
St. Mary's College of Maryland and the College of Southern Maryland Announce the SMCM Transfer Edge Program Michael Bruckler February 10, 2021 - 12:37 pm
February 10, 2021
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, and the College of Southern Maryland have partnered to create the SMCM Transfer Edge Program (STEP), which allows CSM students to pursue their associate degree and simultaneously work towards their bachelor’s degree at SMCM by taking one course per...
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Presents ESPN Analyst and Bestselling Author Jay Williams Michael Bruckler February 10, 2021 - 11:23 am
February 10, 2021
The Office of the President presents ESPN analyst and bestselling author Jay Williams on Thursday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. To register for the event in advance, visit www.smcm.edu/jaywilliams.
Williams is considered one of the most prolific college basketball players in history. The #2 pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, he is now an...
The Board of Education at its Feb. 9 virtual meeting recognized three annual Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) resolutions. The resolutions highlight Fine and Performing Arts Month, Read Across Charles County and Women’s History Month.
CCPS recognizes Fine and Performing Arts Month in March annually. Fine and performing arts programs provide students with a well-rounded education and are essential in the development of education in music, theatre and visual arts. Fine and Performing Arts...
The Board of Education at its Feb. 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 Cheryl Birmingham, Juan Gilmer...
The Board of Education of Charles County honored five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students at its Feb. 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.
School closures from COVID-19 caused CCPS to postpone in-person student and staff recognitions. Health and safety guidelines changed student and staff...
Charles County Board of Education is beginning its search for a new Superintendent of Schools to replace Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Hill, who has announced she is retiring June 30, 2021.
Search consultants from the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) recently met with Board members to brief them on the search process and to begin developing a timeline. William Middleton, lead MABE search consultant, said the search is a “patience-building process that will not happen...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) invites the public to join in welcoming author, journalist and travel writer Adam Karlin as its Connections Literary Series guest Feb. 18 for an afternoon of readings and discussion on Zoom. The 1 p.m. virtual event is free.
CSM welcomes author, journalist and travel writer Adam Karlin to its Connections Literary Series.
After growing up in St. Mary’s County, he began exploring the world, working as a bartender in Australia, editor in Thailand and...
CSM Nonprofit Institute at CSM Celebrates ‘Nonprofit Resilience: Adapting to Change’ at 11th Annual Conference Feb. 25
Regional nonprofit organizations can participate in 15 different breakout sessions to learn about, explore lessons learned and celebrate ‘Nonprofit Resilience: Adapting to Change’ during College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 11th Annual Nonprofit Institute (NPI) Conference Feb. 25. Representatives from the region’s nonprofit organizations are invited to attend this virtual and free event that will focus on strategic planning, communications, development/fundraising, management and leadership...
CSM CSM Hosts First 2021 Mobile Hawk Feeder Event – Distributes 1,000 Pounds of Food from Prince Frederick Campus
College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Student Life team hosted its first mobile Hawk Feeder event of 2021 at the Prince Frederick Campus Feb. 4 to deliver 1,000 pounds of food to CSM students.
The CSM Student Life team hosted its first drive-thru food distribution event of the year Feb. 4.
The contactless events have been going on since spring 2020 – rotating between the college’s campuses in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties – resulting in 8,735 pounds of food being delivered in...
St. Mary’s College Board of Trustees Approves Academic Program Changes for Fall 2021 Michael Bruckler February 08, 2021 - 6:30 pm
February 08, 2021
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, The National Public Honors College, has been engaged in efforts the last several years to ensure its viability and relevancy as the premier public liberal arts honors college.
“The critical and analytical thinking skills and the ability to effectively express oneself — the hallmarks of our teaching — take on...
SMCM Professor Pamela Mertz Organized an ASBMB Conference on “Constructing Narratives for Teaching Science”
Professor Pamela Mertz Organized an ASBMB Conference on “Constructing Narratives for Teaching Science” Pamela Mertz February 07, 2021 - 3:51 pm
February 07, 2021
Pamela Mertz, professor of biochemistry, was one of the organizers and moderators for a conference hosted by ASBMB Student Chapters, “Constructing Narratives for Teaching Science,” held virtually on February 6. This conference featured a keynote speaker, Jay Hosler, a cartoonist and biologist at Juniata College who presented...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, February 8, 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, February 10, 2021, with 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)...
During the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) nursing recognition ceremony in January, and as part of the college’s 22st Winter Commencement, 47 associate degree nursing candidates received their nursing pin. The ceremony marked the end of an extraordinary journey for the nurses who spent the majority of their last spring semester and their final fall semester together in challenging environments learning about, and responding to, a world-wide pandemic.
As 2020 was deemed the ‘International...
All campuses of College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will close today, Sunday, Feb. 7, due to inclement weather and potential hazardous driving conditions.
All Feb. 7 online classes and online services will be held, and available, as scheduled. Employees working remotely should begin their work day at the normal time. Essential operations employees should report to work following the direction of their supervisors.
For the latest information about CSM’s inclement weather delays/closings and...
CSM CSM Delays Opening Until 10 a.m. for In-Person Classes Sunday, Feb. 7; All Online Classes Continue as Scheduled
All campuses of College of Southern Maryland (CSM) have a delayed opening until 10 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, due to inclement weather and potential hazardous driving conditions.
In-person classes will begin at 10 a.m. and all in-person classes that were planned before 10 a.m. will not be held. All Feb. 7 online classes and online services will be held and available as scheduled. Employees working remotely should begin their work day at the normal time. Essential operations employees should...
St. Mary’s College Board Sets Tuition and Fees/Approves New Marine Science Major Michael Bruckler February 06, 2021 - 12:54 pm
February 06, 2021
Today, the Board of Trustees of St. Mary’s College of Maryland announced for the second consecutive year a freeze in tuition and fees for the 2021-2022 academic year. The Board also approved a new marine science major.
Tuition and Fees
At the recommendation of the Finance, Investment, and Audit Committee, the Board of Trustees authorized student...
The application for the dance program housed at Maurice J. McDonough High School reopened today for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) eighth graders. The application is available now through 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12. The dance program also is open to eighth graders who are in private school and homeschooled for eighth grade.
Students who apply will need to complete the application and participate in an audition. Information about the audition is posted on the McDonough website here...
CSM CSM and SMCM Give Students an ‘Edge’ to Pursue AA and Bachelor’s Degrees at the Same Time at a Discount
SMCM and CSM Announce the SMCM Transfer Edge Program
St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM), the National Public Honors College, and the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) have partnered to create the SMCM Transfer Edge Program (STEP), which allows CSM students to pursue their associate degree and simultaneously work toward their bachelor’s degree at SMCM by taking one course per semester up to a total of four courses at a 50 percent discount. CSM students participating in the program will...