The Board of Education of Charles County in a unanimous vote at its Feb. 22 work session approved an April 19 Phase 4 start date for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students. The Board voted on a recommendation from Superintendent of Schools Kimberly Hill for CCPS to move forward with its reopening plan.
In her recommendation to the Board, Hill shared her goal to return as many students to in-person learning as possible.
“Based on the number of parents who chose in-person learning for...
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CSM CSM Earns 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School Designation; Stands Out in Maryland with Bronze Distinction
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been recognized as a top post-secondary school for veterans and their spouses for the sixth consecutive evaluation period. CSM was also among 13 community colleges in the United States to be honored with the bronze distinction in the latest listing determined by VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. A bronze distinction school must score within 30 percent of the 10th best school in its category.
Institutions earning the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, February 24, 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 – In recognition of African American History Month, The St. Mary’s County NAACP, #7025, in partnership with St. Mary’s County Public Schools & St. Mary’s County Library, will host its 9th Annual Southern Maryland HBCU College & Career Fair on Friday, February 26, 2021...
SMCM Assistant Professor of Digital Art & Animation Jessye McDowell Contributes to CAA Conference Programming as President of the New Media Caucus
Assistant Professor of Digital Art & Animation Jessye McDowell Contributes to CAA Conference Programming as President of the New Media Caucus Michael Bruckler February 23, 2021 - 4:17 pm
February 23, 2021
The New Media Caucus, with St. Mary’s College of Maryland Assistant Professor Jessye McDowell serving as president, contributed programming that highlights innovative new media art and scholarship to the 2021 CAA conference, held virtually from February 10 - 13. The NMC has been an...
Accepts Proclamations from Elected Officials; Promotes Engineering Clubs; Host Engineering Events
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated 2021 National Engineers Week by accepting proclamations from the Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties’ Boards of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Southern Maryland Delegation. A recognition founded in 1951, National Engineers Week – also known as ‘EWeek’ – is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) hosted its annual winter chess tournament Feb. 20 in person at Henry E. Lackey High School. To accommodate COVID-19 social distancing and safety guidelines, this year’s winter tournament was limited to students in Grades 4-12.
A total of 52 students competed in four rounds of grade-level division play, and one champion was named per grade level. Champions received a trophy and all other participants received medals. Felix Cummings served as the...
CSM CSM Hosts Virtual Dual Enrollment Information Sessions for Parents of High School Students March 2, 3, 4
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) invites parents of area high school students to attend upcoming virtual Dual Enrollment Program and the Career and Technology Education (CTE) informational sessions and learn how to help their teen get an affordable and manageable jump start on their career goals. Virtual informational sessions will be held March 2, 3, and 4.
The benefits of dual enrollment include a savings on tuition since dual-enrolled students pay half of CSM’s regular tuition rate...
CSM CSM Teams with St. Mary’s College of Maryland for 4-Part Virtual Series on Strengthening American Democracy
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) will kick off a four-part series of community conversations entitled ‘Bridging Our Gaps: Community Conversations to Rebuild Our Democracy’ Feb. 24. The series of virtual community-focused events are a collaboration between St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Center for the Study of Democracy and Office of Inclusive Diversity, Equity, Access, and Accountability, and CSM’s Equity and Inclusive Diversity Office. The...
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Monday, February 22, 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 24, 2021, with executive session beginning at 5:00 p.m., followed by an open meeting at 6:00 p.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)...
St. Mary's Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty Publish New Lab Model Geoffrey Bowers February 19, 2021 - 5:04 pm
February 19, 2021
Assistant Professor Geoffrey Bowers, Professor Randolph Larsen, and Associate Professor Kelly Neiles recently published a new scholarly laboratory model for upper level chemistry courses in the Journal of Chemical Education. The model teaches students about the fundamental skills of a particular field in a first semester laboratory course, then puts the...
CSM Chesapeake Bay Trust Funds CSM to Engage Public to Help Foster and Rescue ‘Butterflies for a Better Bay’
It is almost time to plant spring gardens. Learn how to help attract monarch butterflies and support ‘Butterflies for a Better Bay.’
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) was awarded a $4,998 Community Engagement Mini Grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust to engage Southern Maryland communities in reestablishing Chesapeake watershed meadows so monarch butterflies can thrive. The project, Butterflies for a Better Bay, partners with the Humane Society to focus on fostering monarch butterflies...
CSM Update: CSM Campuses Remain Closed Through Friday, Feb. 19 Due to Weather; All Online Classes Continue as Scheduled
All campuses of College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will close tomorrow, Feb. 19 due to inclement weather and potential hazardous driving conditions.
All Feb. 19 online classes and online services will operate 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 protocols, visit...
Due to inclement weather conditions, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will operate on a Virtual Instruction, Code V tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. The following applies to students during a Virtual Instruction, Code V.
Virtual instruction, Code V: CCPS buildings and offices closed
Virtual instruction starts on time for all students.
Learning support centers and internet cafes at schools are closed. This includes those students who are bused to internet cafes for technology...
SMCM Professor Crawford Appointed to the External Advisory Committee for the Vermont Biomedical Research Network
Professor Crawford Appointed to the External Advisory Committee for the Vermont Biomedical Research Network Aileen Bailey February 18, 2021 - 12:17 pm
February 18, 2021
Karen Crawford, professor of biology, has been appointed to the External Advisory Committee for the Vermont Biomedical Research Network (VBRN).
The VBRN is funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health to promote biomedical research in the state of Vermont. The External Advisory Committee for VBRN assists with...
Due to inclement weather conditions, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is operating on a schools closed, Code Blue status today, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. No virtual instruction will take place today. All CCPS offices and school buildings are closed. CCPS meals sites are closed and there is no mobile meal service today. No CCPS employees report to work. Visit the CCPS website at ccboe.com for the most up-to-date school system news.
All campuses of College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will close tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 18 due to inclement weather and potential hazardous driving conditions.
All Feb. 18 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...
The Board of Education of Charles County is holding an in-person work session 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 22, at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey Building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata.
Public Forum for this meeting is in person. No virtual format will be offered. Interested speakers must register in advance using the form linked here. Deadline to register is 12 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Speakers must arrive by...
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) spring athletic season starts March 15, with physical conditioning sessions beginning March 1. Spring sports include baseball, lacrosse, softball, track and field, and tennis.
The season is open to any CCPS high school student, whether attending school virtually or returning to school in person March 22 during Phase 2. CCPS will follow health and safety guidelines that are detailed in spring sports bulletins supplied by the Maryland Public Secondary...
SGA Keeps Focus on Students through Uncertain Times Gretchen Phillips February 12, 2021 - 2:17 pm
February 12, 2021
When St. Mary’s College of Maryland pivoted to address health guidelines early in the COVID-19 pandemic, it altered many aspects of campus life, but the College’s Student Government Association (SGA) stepped up to help in a big way for students both on and off campus.
The College’s SGA is charged with unifying the student body and representing the students to the faculty...
CSM CSM Class Blends Entrepreneurship With Technological Innovation to Benefit Students, Navy and Private Businesses
This article is reprinted in its entirety with permission from our partners at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division
The disciplines of engineering and business, though not immediately apparent, have a good deal of similarities. Both value growth, development, innovation and standards that allow for synergy between entrepreneurs and engineers.
To expand and encourage that synergy, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) partnered with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian...