All Charles County public schools, buildings and administrative offices are closed Wednesday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Jan. 1, for winter break. The closure includes the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. Students and teachers return to virtual learning on Monday, Jan. 4.
The following is the indoor pool schedule during winter break for Henry E. Lackey High School and the Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center at St. Charles High School. The indoor pool at...
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CSM Cross-College Transfer Allows Montgomery College’s Dr. Rodney Redmond to Serve as CSM’s Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announced that College-wide Dean of English and Reading at Montgomery College (MC) Dr. Rodney Redmond will serve as CSM’s Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs effective January 2021. Redmond stepping into the interim vice president position at CSM marks a unique cross-college transfer between community colleges in Maryland and sets the stage for professional development opportunities that build leadership pipelines across the state’s academic...
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, December 16, 2020, 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) 475-5511, ext. 32177.
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is launching its Federal Impact Aid survey for parents. CCPS receives additional funding from the federal government for parents/guardians who are active duty military or work on federal property in Maryland. The funding is called “Impact Aid” and helps to decrease the impact of federal activity on school district operating budgets.
In prior years, CCPS sent home paper survey forms to all students for completion. This year, the form is electronic and...
Charles Co. A virtual scholarship fair is Dec. 15, Charles County Scholarship Fund Inc. applications due by March 1
The Charles County Scholarship Fund Inc. provides scholarships to Charles County high school seniors. The application goes live on Dec. 15 and closes March 1. On opening day — Dec. 15 — students and their parents can attend a Virtual Scholarship Fair to connect with representatives of groups offering scholarships.
The fund boasts scholarships exclusive to Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) graduating seniors. To view the scholarships and brief guidelines to apply for each, go to...
A North Point High School senior blended design and school pride on a project to give back to the community.
Takiyah Roberts created a T-shirt design to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation resulting in a $500 donation. Developed under Roberts’s clothing brand, Undefined, the shirt was available to order for a limited time in October — Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Roberts is enrolled in the Academic Eagles class which focuses on creating a culture for North Point while boosting...
The Board of Education at its Dec. 8 meeting unanimously voted to suspend its grading policy and allow the Superintendent to set a minimum grade of 50 percent for an F for the first quarter of this school year. The suspension of Board policy 5132.2 applies only to student grades for the first quarter for the current 2020-21 school year.
Staff proposed the suspension to the Board to address concerns over increased numbers of students failing classes for the first quarter. According to Deputy...
Professor Emeritus of History Gail Savage Published in Genealogy Michael Bruckler December 09, 2020 - 8:48 am
December 09, 2020
Gail Savage, professor emeritus of history, recently had a scholarly essay published in Genealogy as part of the special issue: Transnational Families: Europe and the World.
“From Good Time Girl to Damsel in Distress: Protecting the British War Bride in the United States,1944–1950,” examines the government program developed to provide financial aid and legal...
The Board of Education at its Dec. 8 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 at the meeting were Trevor Gillum, Luciano...
The Board of Education of Charles County honored four Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students at its Dec. 8 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 announced earlier this year caused CCPS to postpone in-person student and staff recognitions. Health and safety guidelines changed student and...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is offering additional meal bags at all curbside distribution sites starting Friday, Dec. 11. The extra meals will be handed out on Fridays to ensure children have meals for Saturday and Sunday.
The meal bags will include breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack for the weekend, and are free to all children ages 2 to 18. The items in the weekend meal bags will include more frozen and shelf stable items than the meal bags given out during the week.
The two...
Maurice J. McDonough High School is hosting a virtual play next month. The drama department will stream “Game of Tiaras (one-act): Stay-At-Home Edition” by Don Zolidis. The show is set to stream virtually on Jan. 8-9. Interested viewers will be able to access the link online next week at http://mhsdrama303.booktix.com. Check the website for link updates. The drama department is also collecting community donations on its website to support production costs. Questions can be directed to Jana...
St. Mary's Co. St. Mary's County Public Schools Department of Food and Nutrition Services Meal Distribution - December Schedule
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Jeff Walker, Assistant Superintendent of Supporting Services, 301-475-4256, ext. 34136
LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools Department of Food and Nutrition Services announces the schedule for curbside meal distribution for the month of December. Meals are available for students ages 18 years and younger.
During the weeks of December 7 and December 14 - Curbside meals will be distributed at all school...
St. Mary’s College Student Government Association Donates $25,000 to Recovery Fund Michael Bruckler December 03, 2020 - 4:20 pm
December 03, 2020
St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Student Government Association (SGA) approved a $25,000 donation to the College’s Recovery Fund that has been created to help reduce financial burdens and obstacles facing SMCM students due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the second large donation from the SGA to the Recovery Fund. In May 2020, the SGA donated...
SMCM Special Education Minor and MAT Certificate Program Available Spring 2021 at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Special Education Minor and MAT Certificate Program Available Spring 2021 at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Michael Bruckler December 03, 2020 - 2:48 pm
December 03, 2020
This spring 2021, St. Mary’s College will begin offering a special education minor in the educational studies program. With the special education minor, students will be eligible to apply to the SMCM Master of Arts in Teaching program with certification in elementary/middle school special education (grades 1-8)...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is looking to expand its free meal distribution to the neighborhoods of our families. This includes free grab-and-go meal delivery by school bus to local neighborhoods. In order to plan the best routes that are most convenient for families, CCPS is asking parents to complete a quick survey linked here. A Spanish survey is available here.
The survey is also posted at ccboe.com under the What’s New area. The responses will help us plan for convenient...
The It’s Academic team from North Point High School earned the top spot in the virtual event held Dec. 2. The team of captain James “Jimmy” Olmsted, Kelsey Njembu and Yusra Umer scored 300 points to earn first place. Coming in second place was the team from La Plata High School with 260 points, and Maurice J. McDonough High School’s team with 250 points in third place.
This year’s virtual It’s Academic event was a first for competing Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students. Due to...
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recently highlighted the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) — sharing our mission and providing an overview of CSM’s multifaceted efforts to support our students and our Southern Maryland communities during the pandemic.
AACC is the primary advocacy organization for the nation’s community colleges, representing nearly 1,200 two-year, associate degree-granting institutions and more than 12 million students...
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CSM Timothy Scott Moore Construction Management Memorial Scholarship Assists CSM Students Pursuing Construction Careers
Timothy Scott Moore
The family of Timothy Scott Moore has established a memorial scholarship in his name to provide financial support to students in the Construction Management Technology program at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM). Moore spent his entire career in the construction industry, specifically with Waldorf-based Beltway Paving, where he was a vital component of the company’s operations.
The creation of the Timothy Scott Moore Construction Management Memorial Scholarship is...