Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is planning for Phase 2 of the school system’s reopening plan. Phase 2 would allow for students in identified special groups to return to in-person instruction at school four days per week. Pending approval by the Board of Education and stability in health metrics, CCPS plans to begin Phase 2 on Nov. 9, 2020. Parents of students eligible to return to school in Phase 2 can opt to either send their child back to school for in-person learning, or choose for...
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CSM CSM Will Stay in Restricted Operations Through Academic Year; Operations at St. Charles Children’s Learning Center; the Fitness Centers; Libraries and
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces it will remain in Restricted or Reduced Operations for the remainder of 2020-2021 academic year. Physical access to the campuses will remain limited and strict health precautions will continue to be rigorously enforced to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at all of its campuses.
In addition, and in light of the ongoing pandemic, CSM will keep the St. Charles Children’s Learning Center on the La Plata campus, the Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater...
CSM CSM Celebrates Collaboration with Completion of Velocity Center in Indian Head — Where Education and Innovation Meet
With more than 1,300 virtual onlookers and a handful of in-person attendees, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated the completion of the Velocity Center in Indian Head, Maryland with a ribbon cutting and a procession of praise and congratulations.
“Certainly, this is a transformational time for all of us, even beyond the effects of COVID-19 and the changes it is bringing. Here in the CSM Velocity Center, transformation awaits,” said CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy when she...
CSM CSM MCET Assistant Director Tara Jones Takes the Helm as Region’s Water and Waste Operators Association President
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces that CSM’s Maryland Center for Environmental Training (MCET) Assistant Director Tara Jones was sworn in as president of the Water and Waste Operators Association (WWOA) of Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia. She served as the organization’s president-elect for the past 12 months until the ‘gavel’ was passed to her Sept. 9, 2020.
WWOA represents water, wastewater and biosolids professionals in the Chesapeake Bay region.
“WWOA’s...
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, September 23, 2020, 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) 475-5511, ext. 32177.
St. Mary's Co. St. Mary's County Public Schools Lightning Detection System Active on High School Campuses
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Jeff Walker, Assistant Superintendent of Supporting Services, 301-475-4256, ext. 7
LEONARDTOWN, MD - St. Mary’s County Public High Schools are now equipped with Lightning Detection Equipment at each of our three high schools. The lightning detection equipment includes an alert siren and visual strobe. When lightning is detected within 10 miles of each high school campus the alert siren and visual strobe will...
Assistant Professor Brownlee Awarded Collaborative Research Grant from NSF Michael Bruckler September 18, 2020 - 9:43 am
September 18, 2020
Assistant Professor of Biology Emily Brownlee was recently awarded a $21,840 grant from the National Science Foundation for her project titled: “Collaborative Research FSML: PhytoChop: An estuarine phytoplankton observatory.” The two-year award began August 1, and will help fund Brownlee’s collaborative research with the University of Maryland Center...
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Maureen Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
LEONARDTOWN, MD – On Monday, September 14, 2020, St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) was notified of an employee at George Washington Carver Elementary School (GWCES) who tested positive for COVID-19 as a result of participating in a non-school related social event outside of St. Mary’s County. Through the process of contact tracing...
St. Mary’s College of Maryland a 2021 Hidden Gem by CollegeRaptor.com Three Years Running Michael Bruckler September 17, 2020 - 2:27 pm
September 17, 2020
For the third year in a row, St. Mary’s College of Maryland has been listed as a Hidden Gem by CollegeRaptor.com, a higher education planning tool that offers side-by-side comparisons of colleges. St. Mary’s College was selected for inclusion in the Hidden Gems in the Mideast listing.
This selection recognizes St Mary’s College as one...
SMCM The Department of Physics at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Honored with the 2020 OSA Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy Recognition
The Department of Physics at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Honored with the 2020 OSA Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy Recognition Michael Bruckler September 17, 2020 - 2:14 pm
September 17, 2020
The Department of Physics at St. Mary’s College of Maryland received the Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy Recognition for its efforts to increase diversity and inclusivity in science during the all-virtual 2020 Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science APS/DLS (FiO + LS) Conference presented by the...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is offering on-site virtual learning and device support help to families Sept. 21-22 at John Hanson Middle and J.C. Parks Elementary schools. Appointments are required. Help is open to any Charles County family with a child enrolled in CCPS.
Starting tomorrow, families can call 301-934-7213 to make an appointment. Families who speak Spanish can call 301-934-7404 to make an appointment. The deadline to make appointments is Monday, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m...
CSM Sen. President Emeritus Miller, Gov. Hogan and Students Discuss Bridging Political Divides During Launch of CSM’s Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. Center for
Senator Miller is shown here with his wife Patti.
Nearly 200 people tuned in Sept. 15 – International Day of Democracy – to participate in the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) and St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s (SMCM) leadership and voter education series entitled ‘Informed, Engaged, Empowered = Ready – Set – VOTE!’ to inaugurate the Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. Center for Leadership.
The live webinar included commentary about bi-partisanship from Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and an...
Professor Julia King Awarded Archeology Grant from National Park Service Michael Bruckler September 16, 2020 - 1:59 pm
September 16, 2020
Professor of Anthropology Julia King was recently awarded a $110,000 grant from the National Park Service to fund a complete archeological overview and assessment of Piscataway Park in Prince George’s County, Maryland. This project will be conducted through a Cooperative Agreement under the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystems Study Unit. The...
SMCM Assistant Professor Latchney Uses New Technology Resources to Reach Neuroscience and Biology Students
Assistant Professor Latchney Uses New Technology Resources to Reach Neuroscience and Biology Students John Spinicchia September 16, 2020 - 1:51 pm
September 16, 2020
Assistant Professor of Neurobiology Sarah Latchney was recently interviewed by the Allen Institute as one of three educators highlighted because they are using the institute's open access datasets to support remote learning in the neurology and biology classrooms. She is using images and lesson plans stored and developed by...
SMCM Sue Johnson, professor of art, exhibits her work in a solo exhibition now on view at VisArts Gibbs Street Gallery
Sue Johnson, professor of art, exhibits her work in a solo exhibition now on view at VisArts Gibbs Street Gallery Michael Bruckler September 16, 2020 - 8:44 am
September 16, 2020
Sue Johnson, professor of art, exhibits her work in a solo exhibition titled, “Hall of Portraits from The History of Machines,” now on view at VisArts Gibbs Street Gallery in Rockville, Maryland, from Sept. 11 – Oct. 18, 2020. The free virtual opening takes place on Sept. 25, from 5-7 p.m. RSVP for the virtual...
CSM CSM’s Fall Connections Literary Series Opens Virtually with Poet, Editor, Essayist and Translator Martín Espada
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will present a virtual Connections Literary Series reading featuring Poet, Editor, Essayist and Translator Martín Espada Oct. 7 from 1-3 p.m. Espada will continue CSM’s long-standing tradition of connecting established and emerging authors with the Southern Maryland community by reading from his forthcoming book, Floaters, and other works during a free Zoom webinar.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Martín Espada has published more than 20 books as a poet...
St. Mary's Co. Virtual Town Hall on Back to School 2020 - Phasing in Return of Students to be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Maureen Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools will host a virtual town hall on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the return to school in Fall 2020. Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent, will share information with the community on the safe return to school beginning September 21, 2020, and what that will look like...
SMCM St. Mary’s College of Maryland Ranked Fifth Best Public Liberal Arts College in U.S. News & World Report Two Years in a Row
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Ranked Fifth Best Public Liberal Arts College in U.S. News & World Report Two Years in a Row Michael Bruckler September 15, 2020 - 12:41 pm
September 15, 2020
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, is ranked as the fifth best public liberal arts college in the nation for the second year in a row in U.S. News & World Report’s “2021 Best Colleges,” released Monday, Sept. 14.
St. Mary’s College also ranks 80 on the national liberal...
New school year, new news team — NewsBreak, a program that highlights the achievements of Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff, students and system, welcomes back veteran anchor Brynna Bode, a Henry E. Lackey High School senior.
Bode is joined this year by rookie newsreaders Emily Belson, a senior at Maurice J. McDonough High School; Chase Drewery, a North Point High School senior; Terrell McSears, a junior at St. Charles High School; Yachi Madaan, a Thomas Stone High School senior...
Professor Charles Adler Unearths Science Behind Book, Show and Movie Favorites Michael Bruckler September 14, 2020 - 4:48 pm
September 14, 2020
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Professor of Physics Charles L. Adler has released a new video lecture series for The Great Courses, titled “How Science Shapes Science Fiction.” The 24-lecture course looks at dozens of books, movies, and television shows to unearth the science behind the fiction. From the physics of space flight and the ecology of...