The Board of Education presented two resolutions to Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students and staff at its March 10 meeting. The Board votes annually to accept resolutions. The following resolutions were presented:
CCPS celebrates the Month of the Young Child in April. The national theme is Celebrating Our Youngest Learners. The Month of the Young Child theme emphasizes that all children, regardless of their background, should be well prepared and ready to learn when they start school. The Board recognizes Month of the Young Child with a resolution annually. Students and staff from the Indian Head Elementary School community accepted the resolution. They include Mary Smith, prekindergarten teacher; Colleen Palman, prekindergarten special education teacher; Janelle Harris, CCPS early childhood liaison; Taylor Smith, prekindergarten student; Korbin Stonestreet, Indian Head toddler playgroup student; and Rayne Dulap, Indian Head toddler playgroup student. Board of Education Member Elizabeth Brown presented the resolution on behalf of the Board.
CCPS recognizes National Student Leadership Week in 2020 as April 19-25. National Student Leadership Week honors students who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills by through their participation in academic and community activities. These activities include student government, academic and fine arts clubs, athletics, vocational clubs and other organized events. Accepting the resolution at the Board meeting were several CCPS student liaisons. They included Jake Burgess, Maurice J. McDonough High School; Ian Herd, La Plata High School; Jordan Johnson, North Point High School; Chelsea Perez, Thomas Stone High School; and Christina Walker, Henry E. Lackey High School. Board Vice Chairperson Latina L. Wilson presented the resolution on behalf of the Board.
About CCPS
Charles County Public Schools provides 27,521 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.
- Month of the Young Child; and
- National Student Leadership Week.
CCPS celebrates the Month of the Young Child in April. The national theme is Celebrating Our Youngest Learners. The Month of the Young Child theme emphasizes that all children, regardless of their background, should be well prepared and ready to learn when they start school. The Board recognizes Month of the Young Child with a resolution annually. Students and staff from the Indian Head Elementary School community accepted the resolution. They include Mary Smith, prekindergarten teacher; Colleen Palman, prekindergarten special education teacher; Janelle Harris, CCPS early childhood liaison; Taylor Smith, prekindergarten student; Korbin Stonestreet, Indian Head toddler playgroup student; and Rayne Dulap, Indian Head toddler playgroup student. Board of Education Member Elizabeth Brown presented the resolution on behalf of the Board.
CCPS recognizes National Student Leadership Week in 2020 as April 19-25. National Student Leadership Week honors students who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills by through their participation in academic and community activities. These activities include student government, academic and fine arts clubs, athletics, vocational clubs and other organized events. Accepting the resolution at the Board meeting were several CCPS student liaisons. They included Jake Burgess, Maurice J. McDonough High School; Ian Herd, La Plata High School; Jordan Johnson, North Point High School; Chelsea Perez, Thomas Stone High School; and Christina Walker, Henry E. Lackey High School. Board Vice Chairperson Latina L. Wilson presented the resolution on behalf of the Board.
About CCPS
Charles County Public Schools provides 27,521 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.