The Board of Education at its Feb. 9 virtual meeting recognized three annual Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) resolutions. The resolutions highlight Fine and Performing Arts Month, Read Across Charles County and Women’s History Month.
CCPS recognizes Fine and Performing Arts Month in March annually. Fine and performing arts programs provide students with a well-rounded education and are essential in the development of education in music, theatre and visual arts. Fine and Performing Arts Month celebrates the impact of fine arts education and programs in student development and achievement. Board Member Michael Lukas read and presented the resolution.
The National Education Association has proclaimed March 5 as Read Across America, an event that focuses on reading. The school system coordinates a local event each year with Read Across America known as Read Across Charles County. Read Across Charles County will be celebrated this year by CCPS on March 5. During Read Across Charles County, schools invite guests to read to students and explore literacy activities. Reading proficiency for all students is a priority for CCPS. Read Across Charles County activities encourage students to read frequently and independently. Board Member Elizabeth Brown read and presented the resolution.
The U.S. Congress and the Maryland Legislature have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, the Maryland State Department of Education, the Maryland Commission for Women and the Charles County Commission for Women are celebrating the Maryland Women’s History Month with the theme of “Shall Not Be Denied: Women Fight for the Vote.” CCPS acknowledges the significant role women play in history and honors positive female role models. CCPS encourages schools to incorporate women’s history into instructional learning activities throughout the school year. Board member Tajala Battle-Lockhart read and presented the resolution.
During the virtual employee and student recognition, the Board honored four CCPS seniors selected to represent the school system in the 2021 Legislative Student Page program. They are Brynna Bode of Henry E. Lackey High School; Denise Demontagnac of Thomas Stone High School; Morgan Jones of North Point High School; and Christina Walker of Lackey.
Additionally, the Board honored four CCPS 2020 Support Staff Award recipients including James Earl Swann, building service manager, La Plata High School; Richard “Rick” Day, computer analyst III, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building and North Point High School; Dana Steffe, food service manager, Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School; and Gary Cook, building controls system technician, CCPS maintenance shop. Three other 2020 Support Staff Award recipients were honored by the Board last month.
About CCPS
Charles County Public Schools provides 27,000 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 37 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.
The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Kathy Kiessling, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event. CCPS provides nondiscriminatory equal access to school facilities in accordance with its Use of Facilities rules to designated youth groups (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts).
CCPS recognizes Fine and Performing Arts Month in March annually. Fine and performing arts programs provide students with a well-rounded education and are essential in the development of education in music, theatre and visual arts. Fine and Performing Arts Month celebrates the impact of fine arts education and programs in student development and achievement. Board Member Michael Lukas read and presented the resolution.
The National Education Association has proclaimed March 5 as Read Across America, an event that focuses on reading. The school system coordinates a local event each year with Read Across America known as Read Across Charles County. Read Across Charles County will be celebrated this year by CCPS on March 5. During Read Across Charles County, schools invite guests to read to students and explore literacy activities. Reading proficiency for all students is a priority for CCPS. Read Across Charles County activities encourage students to read frequently and independently. Board Member Elizabeth Brown read and presented the resolution.
The U.S. Congress and the Maryland Legislature have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, the Maryland State Department of Education, the Maryland Commission for Women and the Charles County Commission for Women are celebrating the Maryland Women’s History Month with the theme of “Shall Not Be Denied: Women Fight for the Vote.” CCPS acknowledges the significant role women play in history and honors positive female role models. CCPS encourages schools to incorporate women’s history into instructional learning activities throughout the school year. Board member Tajala Battle-Lockhart read and presented the resolution.
During the virtual employee and student recognition, the Board honored four CCPS seniors selected to represent the school system in the 2021 Legislative Student Page program. They are Brynna Bode of Henry E. Lackey High School; Denise Demontagnac of Thomas Stone High School; Morgan Jones of North Point High School; and Christina Walker of Lackey.
Additionally, the Board honored four CCPS 2020 Support Staff Award recipients including James Earl Swann, building service manager, La Plata High School; Richard “Rick” Day, computer analyst III, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building and North Point High School; Dana Steffe, food service manager, Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School; and Gary Cook, building controls system technician, CCPS maintenance shop. Three other 2020 Support Staff Award recipients were honored by the Board last month.
About CCPS
Charles County Public Schools provides 27,000 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 37 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.
The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Kathy Kiessling, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event. CCPS provides nondiscriminatory equal access to school facilities in accordance with its Use of Facilities rules to designated youth groups (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts).