World-renowned Gifted & Talented Search Comes to SMCPS
On Saturday, March 10, 2012, Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) will offer above-grade-level testing to interested students from St. Mary’s County elementary schools as part of...
View ArticleCommissioners to Host Discussion on Education Funding
As part of its Tuesday, February 28, 2012 meeting agenda, the St. Mary’s Board of County Commissioners and members of the St. Mary’s County Delegation will hold an open discussion on education funding....
View ArticleChamber Establishes Scholarship for CSM Business Students
Nanette Sparks of Waldorf is the inaugural recipient of an annual scholarship established by the Charles County Chamber of Commerce for business majors at the College of Southern Maryland. Sparks is a...
View ArticleSafe Sitter Training Available at CSM
Katy Kindley, 11, who will attend Leonardtown Middle School in September, practices swaddling an infant manikin at the week-long Safe Sitter summer camp at the College of Southern Maryland’s...
View ArticleCharles County No Longer Using Schools Out
Charles County Public Schools is no longer using Schools Out as an inclement weather notification tool and is no longer listed as a participating school district with Schools Out. The school system is...
View Article“Look Twice for Motorcycles”
With March 20, 2013, marking the first official day of spring, warmer weather and motorcycle riding season will be quickly approaching. Consequently, the Anne Arundel County Police Department would...
View ArticleOrganizations Invited to Offer Summer Internships
The Patuxent Partnership, SMCPS, and BECA Invite Organizations to offer Summer Internships The Patuxent Partnership is pleased to partner with St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) and BECA...
View ArticleFun in August at Calvert Marine Museum
Come By For History, Music, & Fun This Month! Friday, August 2 – Bad Company In Concert Prince Frederick Ford/Jeep presents legendary rockers Bad Company at the Calvert Marine Museum’s PNC...
View ArticleMiller on Behalf of Group Challenging Common Core
New group for local control of education challenges Maryland Superintendent Lillian Lowery to answer parents’ questions about Common Core “Don’t Be Cattle! Stop Common Core!” is a newly formed group...
View ArticleVanpool Starting from Waldorf to Washington DC
Attention St Mary’s & Charles County Commuters: Vanpool Starting from Waldorf to Washington DC From St. Charles/Waldorf Departing 5:00 am going into DC with Drop Off Offices at the FBI, IRS, FAA,...
View Article2014 Vision 2020 Program Applications Available
Charles County Vision 2020 Program applications are now available for the 2014 selection process. This Commissioner Initiative is designed to help Charles County residents improve their quality of life...
View ArticleCharles County Students Honored by State
Seven Charles County Public Schools students were recently selected for state recognition for their accomplishments in gifted education by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the...
View ArticleThe Patuxent Partnership Seeks Volunteers, Sponsors
To support STEM event for middle school girls The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) is pleased to be the organization sponsor of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics – Inspiring the Next...
View ArticleExpanding Opportunity Key to Fixing Our Schools
CLAIM: “We also have to prepare tomorrow’s workforce, by guaranteeing every child access to a world-class education … Five years ago, we set out to change the odds for all our kids.” (President Obama,...
View ArticleSnow Closings Extend CSM’s Spring Semester to May 12
Spring Break, Commencement, Summer Sessions Remain Unchanged The College of Southern Maryland is extending its spring semester through May 12 to make up for canceled classes due to weather-related...
View ArticleTransition from High School to Adulthood Workshop
The Calvert County’s Special Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee (SECAC) and the Calvert County Public Schools Special Education Department will host a “Transition from High School to Adulthood”...
View ArticleCharles County Public Schools Seeking Feedback
Charles County Public Schools is seeking feedback about the school system and its 35 schools from the parent community. A confidential survey was launched last week to gather parent about their child’s...
View ArticleCSM Women + Math = Infinite Possibilities
8:30 am to 3:30 pm, April 26. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. This one-day event will feature workshops,...
View ArticleLeonardtown Receives Grant for Star-Spangled 200 Bicentennial Project
Today Gov. Martin O’Malley presented the Town of Leonardtown with a $19,000 matching grant in support of the Raiders & Invaders Weekend commemorating the War of 1812. The event will take place June...
View ArticleApril is Environmental Education Month
Governor Martin O’Malley has proclaimed April Environmental Education Month in Maryland in recognition of public and private efforts to help children connect with and learn about their natural world....
View ArticleTransition from Elementary to Middle to High School Workshop Hosted
The Calvert County Special Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee (SECAC) and the Calvert County Public Schools Special Education Department will host a “Transition from Elementary to Middle School and...
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