Charles Co. Board recognizes annual resolutions at its March 9 meeting

The Board of Education at its March 9 meeting recognized two annual Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) resolutions. The resolutions highlight Month of the Young Child and National Student Leadership Week. The Board votes annually to accept resolutions.

CCPS celebrates Month of the Young Child annually in April. The national theme is Celebrating Our Youngest Learners. Month of the Young Child theme emphasizes that all children, regardless of their background, should be prepared and ready to learn when they start school. Board of Education Member Elizabeth Brown read the resolution on behalf of the Board.

CCPS recognizes National Student Leadership Week in 2021 as April 18-24. National Student Leadership Week honors students who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills 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. Board of Education Student Member Ian Herd read the resolution on behalf of the Board.

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).
 
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