A family internet center at Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School will open Thursday, Nov. 12 to aid students in virtual learning. Hours for the Higdon internet center are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Higdon location is the third Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) school to provide indoor internet. Other sites are Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School and Henry E. Lackey High School. Family internet centers provide WiFi to students in need of the resource to complete their schoolwork. Lackey...
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CSM CSM Student Life Team Delivers 5th Mobile Hawk Feeder Event; Distributes 1,140 More Pounds of Food to Students
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Student Life team continued its efforts to help CSM students who are struggling financially and experiencing food insecurities by hosting its fifth drive-thru food distribution event – this time at CSM’s Leonardtown Campus.
Approximately 1,140 pounds of food were given to students who expressed a need and pre-registered to come to campus Wednesday, Nov. 4. The contactless “Mobile Hawk Feeder” events have been going on since the pandemic began and to...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) parents, guardians and caregivers recently attended a virtual Internet Safety Awareness presentation sponsored by the CCPS Department of Student Services.
Joseph Dugan, internet safety specialist with the Maryland State Police and a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, provided information on the dangers children may face on the internet and digital world.
He shared recommendations on how families can protect their children and...
SMCM Geoff Bowers, Pam Mertz, and Kelly Neiles Led an Assessment Workshop at the AACU STEM Conference
Geoff Bowers, Pam Mertz, and Kelly Neiles Led an Assessment Workshop at the AACU STEM Conference Pamela Mertz November 06, 2020 - 6:45 pm
November 06, 2020
Assistant Professor Geoff Bowers, Professor Pam Mertz, and Associate Professor Kelly Neiles from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry facilitated a 60 minute workshop on November 6 at the AACU 2020 Virtual Conference on Transforming STEM Education, “This Changes Everything.” The title of the workshop was “Build the Framework to...
CSM Nonprofit Institute at CSM to Host ‘Vision in Fundraising: Nonprofit Sustainability’ Seminar Nov. 17
The Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is hosting a free virtual seminar entitled “Vision in Fundraising: Nonprofit Sustainability” presented by RBW Strategy CEO Rachel Werner on Nov. 17. Regional nonprofit leaders will learn why building strong and long-term partnerships with funders, peer organizations, volunteers and other stakeholders is essential for organizational growth.
Case studies will be analyzed and tools will be provided that participants can use to...
As Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has made some changes to its meal distribution sites and serving times. The following changes are effective Monday, Nov. 9.
Meal sites are open for curbside distribution Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A site list is below.
Malcolm Elementary School will continue to serve as a meal site, Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prior to the postponement of Phase 2 for CCPS, the meal site at Malcolm was scheduled to close after...
As with all Charles County high school seniors, Evangeline Gilmer is navigating the start to her senior year virtually. The St. Charles High School Class of 2021 student leader is finishing her high school career with a heavy course load. She is taking seven Advanced Placement (AP) courses and her final Project Lead the Way course in Biomedical Innovations. The honor-roll student was ranked second in her graduating class at the end of last school year and hopes to attend a four-year college...
Joanne Goldwater and Brad Newkirk Named Heroes by ACUHO-I Michael Bruckler November 06, 2020 - 11:58 am
November 06, 2020
The Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I) has recently recognized two members of the St. Mary’s College of Maryland community in their ACUHO-I Heroes program: Joanne Goldwater, associate dean for retention and student success, and Brad Newkirk, director of the physical plant.
According to its website, the ACUHO-I Heroes...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is prepared to move to Phase 2 of its Reopening Plan; however, the recent rise in COVID-19 cases has caused the school system to pause the move to in-person learning for students.
CCPS will continue to monitor the data and reassess; however, CCPS will not consider a move to Phase 2 until after the first of the year because of the upcoming holiday season. CCPS will continue virtual learning for all students until further notice. Student instruction...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will launch a national search for a new chief academic officer to replace CSM Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Eileen Abel, who will leave Nov. 30, 2020 to become Executive Director of the University System of Maryland Southern Maryland (USMSM).
“A piece of my heart will always be with the College of Southern Maryland,” said Abel. “The professionals who join to serve the mission of our nation’s community colleges are like no other when it comes...
SMCM St. Mary’s College Professor Shafqat to Lead Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Pakistan Politics
St. Mary’s College Professor Shafqat to Lead Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Pakistan Politics Michael Bruckler November 04, 2020 - 2:30 pm
November 04, 2020
The Center for the Study of Democracy and the Department of Political Science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland present a virtual roundtable and discussion of Professor of Political Science Sahar Shafqat’s co-edited book, “Pakistan’s Political Parties: Surviving between Dictatorship and Democracy” (Georgetown University Press) on...
Assistant Professor Jeff Eden Interviewed on BeFM Radio in South Korea Michael Bruckler November 03, 2020 - 1:44 pm
November 03, 2020
Jeff Eden, assistant professor of history, has been interviewed on "Morning Wave in Busan" with host Katherine Bang on Be-FM radio in South Korea. The interview segment--which can be heard at the link below--concerns the ongoing crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed region of the South Caucasus that has seen intense fighting over the last month. In recent...
The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The Board will meet in person at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building in La Plata. To maintain social distancing and safety guidelines, there is no public access to the Starkey building for this meeting. The meeting will stream live on the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) website, www.ccboe.com and air on Comcast Channel 96 and Verizon Fios Channel 12. CCPS will rebroadcast the meeting as well as post it...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is moving to a new school locator on its website, ccboe.com. The new system launches live on Nov. 2 and is linked to the CCPS website under the Quick Links menu area. Click on the School Locator link to access the system. Users can click on the instructions menu on the page for step-by-step directions on how to use the system.
School locator allows the public to enter a Charles County address to see school attendance zones. The system also shows if an...
Earlier this fall, 7-year-old Martin “MJ” Gusky Jr. came up with an idea to help other kids during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gusky is homeschooled, but has several friends who attend public school. He wanted to make sure they had supplies to stay healthy while learning. To accomplish this, Gusky launched Project Good Shepherd.
Using his own money and donations received from family friends, Gusky secured 70 bottles of hand sanitizer and face masks. When Bill and Julie Dotson, friends of the...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the 2020 summer sessions. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM are eligible to be considered for the dean’s list. At the end of the fall, spring and summer sessions, full- and part-time students who have completed at least six credits during the semester and have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better will be included in the dean’s list.
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Press Release Reprinted from Charles County Public Schools ‘In the News’
Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (ESFCU) recently honored Benjamin Stoddert Middle School physical education teacher and adjunct faculty member at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Brittany Aley with a professional development award. Two Charles County class of 2020 graduates, Taylor Colbert and Camryn Fryer, also received scholarships from the credit union and now attend CSM. Educational Systems FCU...
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, November 4, 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.
Westlake High School is hosting the SAT exam in person on Saturday, Nov. 7. Any student who is registered to take the exam at Westlake should follow the guidelines listed below.
Students must wear a mask at all times while on campus. This includes the time they arrive on the Westlake campus to the time they leave the school campus.
Students must observe social distancing. This includes maintaining a 6-foot distance from all other students and testing center staff while on school grounds...
Kohl Published in Gender, Place & Culture: A Journal of Feminist Geography Penny Shissler October 28, 2020 - 1:28 pm
October 28, 2020
Ellen Kohl, assistant professor of environmental studies and affiliate faculty of WGSX, published an article, "'Some we’s weren’t part of we': intersectional politics of belonging in U.S. environmental justice activism," in the journal Gender, Place & Culture: A Journal of Feminist Geography. In the article, Kohl draws on her experiences working with...