So. Md Education News

News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is offering an extended-day credit opportunity to students in Grades 9-12 who attend Henry E. Lackey, La Plata, Maurice J. McDonough, Thomas Stone and Westlake high schools. Students can earn high school graduation requirements outside of the regular school day by completing an extended-day course for original credit. The extended-day credit program offers students with two semester options to take a course. Charles County Public Schools only posts a...
Four Charles County judges recently traded in the courtroom for the classroom when they brought the Reading & Robes program to J.P. Ryon Elementary School. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school students can learn more about a NAACP-sponsored program during an upcoming orientation and kick-off event. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is helping to prepare students for the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Program by hosting upcoming student and parent/guardian information sessions, one held in September, October and November. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Classroom teachers can apply for one of six mini grants offered by the Maryland Retired School Personnel Association (MRSPA). Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is hosting its annual fall chess tournament at Thomas Stone High School from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 4:30 p.m. work session on Monday, Sept. 23, in the boardroom at the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata. The meeting will stream live on the CCPS website at www.ccboe.com. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
North Point High School will hold a Spotlight on Career and Technical Education (CTE) night 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students were among those who earned All-American status at the AAU Junior Olympic Games 2024 held July 27 to Aug. 3 at North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, N.C. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Office of Teaching and Learning will hold information nights at middle and high schools next month for parents and students interested in learning about Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, the Advanced Placement (AP) pathway and the dual enrollment/early college programs. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is hosting a family reunification exercise on Sunday, Oct. 13. The exercise will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is a simulation of how the school system will reunite students with parents/guardians in the event of an emergency at a school or center. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is teaming up with the Charles County Department of Health to bring Community Health and Wellness Tailgates to select high school varsity football games this fall. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Superintendent of Schools Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., is hosting a State of the Schools event for parents, staff and community members at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 2. The event will be virtual through the Zoom platform. Anyone interested in attending must register in advance. A link to register is below. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is accepting applications from high school seniors interested in participating in the Maryland General Assembly Student Page Program. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The Board will meet in person at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey Building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
The Board of Education of Charles County and the Board of Charles County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey Building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Data from student MCAP assessments for the 2023-2024 school year was released today by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Across the state, students are showing slow growth on mathematics, English Language Arts (ELA) and science assessments. MCAP, or Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program, assessments measure a student’s mastery of content and readiness for the next grade level. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) regularly partners with the Maryland State and Charles County boards of elections. Many CCPS facilities, including schools, serve as polling locations during local, state and national elections. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School’s back-to-school meet-the-teacher event and a second annual community resource event Aug. 22 at the school. Parents and guardians could meet their child’s teacher and afterwards stop by and grab materials from local businesses and organizations for their families. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
The Board of Education of Charles County met Aug. 13, 2024, for its regular meeting. A meeting agenda is posted on Board Docs here. Board meetings are streamed live at www.ccboe.com and archived on the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) YouTube page here. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document
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