Released December 18, 2024 – “Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff: Administrators received a report today that a student reportedly had a gun at school and was showing it to others. As part of our investigation, we spoke with several students and viewed school surveillance camera footage. With support of our school resource officer (SRO), we...
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Historic St. Mary’s City has announced the appointment of Lisa Fischer as the museum’s first Deputy Director of Research and Collections. This newly established position will collaborate with the Director to oversee ongoing research initiatives, plan and implement new cultural resource mitigation projects, engage local stakeholders in community-focused efforts, and design as well as...
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On Monday, December 16, 2024, at 12:09 p.m., a school administrator at Thomas Stone High School received numerous reports of a student selling marijuana in a school bathroom. Upon further investigation by the school resource officer and the administrator, the student was found to be in possession of 28 grams of cannabis. The student,...
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The St. Mary’s College of Maryland Department of Athletics & Recreation has been awarded the 2025 NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association Award for Diversity and Inclusion, recognizing their outstanding commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment within the athletics community. St. Mary’s College joins Division I Villanova University and Division II Southern Connecticut State...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) administrative offices are closed for winter break, Monday, Dec. 23-25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1. Schools are closed Monday, Dec. 23, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, for winter break. Schools, offices and buildings reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, as noted in the CCPS Parent Handbook/Calendar. During winter break, some CCPS...
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On Friday, December 6, 2024, at 8:30 p.m., officers were working security at an afterschool indoor event at Henry E. Lackey High School when they were made aware of a male in the gymnasium who was armed with a handgun. The officers observed the subject and as they approached the male fled. After a...
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On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, two students at Westlake High School were arguing when a school administrator tried to intervene. At that time, a third student walked by and struck one of the students involved in the argument. Two additional students engaged in the altercation, which turned physical. School administrators were able to separate...
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For the second year in a row, the “It’s Academic” team of La Plata High School team clenched first place in the county’s annual competition. Held Dec. 3 at St. Charles High School, the “It’s Academic” event challenges high school students to correctly answer questions on various subjects in a quiz show format. The Warriors...
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CCSO UPDATE 11/22/2024: The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has updated its investigation into the incident at C. Barnhart Elementary School on November 15, 2024. The investigation included a detailed review of school security footage, re-interviews with witnesses, and additional interviews with individuals who had direct knowledge of the case. The findings indicate that...
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On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, a school resource officer at Mattawoman Middle School was made aware of an incident that occurred during school dismissal on November 18. In this case, three students, ages 13, approached another student and forcibly stole their name-brand ski mask. The SRO initiated an investigation and identified the involved students....
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The Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack has joined forces with a local middle school student to organize a donation drive for the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. The initiative aims to support veterans by collecting essential items and comforts. Requested Donations Include: Toiletries: Sensitive skin lotions/body wash, electric or disposable razors, aftershave balm, alcohol-free mouthwash,...
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Lisa Christine Nassuk, 41, of California, Maryland, who listed her occupation as a St. Mary’s County Public Schools Teacher in court documents at the time of her arrest, is facing a criminal charge of second-degree assault following a domestic incident that occurred on October 22, 2024. According to the arrest report, Deputy Hudson of...
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National Nonprofit, The One In Five Foundation For Kids, a national school violence prevention & student advocacy group, formed following the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School In Uvalde, Texas – released early Sunday morning, that after a student “hanging,” incident at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School in St. Charles, MD, they say is relative...
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Update to this case: On November 14, 2024, after conferring with the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office, the student was charged with disruption of school activities, threats of mass violence, and second-degree assault. On November 12, a post was shared on a social media platform in which someone threatened to kill a specific teacher at...
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In honor of Veterans Day, National History Day® (NHD) is proud to announce the 48 teachers selected for its newest Silent Heroes® program, Untold Stories from the Korean War, sponsored by a grant from the Veterans Legacy Program at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. One of the 48 Teachers selected is Mr. Leif Liberg Saint Mary’s Ryken High...
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On Thursday, November 7, 2024, a school staff member at Maurice McDonough High School overheard a student make a threat to commit violence at the school. The school resource officer was notified and conducted an investigation, which included a home visit and meeting with the student’s parents. The student faces disciplinary action in accordance...
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On October 31 at 1:14 p.m., a school resource officer at Milton Somers Middle School was notified about comments a student made threatening violence toward the school. A home visit was conducted, and officers were told that the student does not have access to weapons. In accordance with Maryland law, the student cannot be...
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On Monday, October 28, 2024, at 11:04 a.m., a student at Milton Somers Middle School was attacked by two students. No one was injured during the brief altercation, which was quickly stopped by school administrators and the school resource officer. In accordance with Maryland law, the involved students cannot be criminally charged due to...
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A federal grand jury returned an indictment on September 26, 2024, charging Mark Edward Cobb, age 44, of Bowie, Maryland, for coercion and enticement of a child and for possession of child pornography. The indictment was announced by Erek L. Barron, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland; Special Agent in Charge Michael McCarthy...
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On Thursday, October 17, 2024, a student at Westlake High School aggressively approached another student inside the school. The student who was approached activated pepper spray and an altercation ensued between the two. School staff separated the students. The student who was initially approached ran outside, followed by three other students who caught up...
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The St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) Board of Trustees met on Oct. 11 and 12, working through an ambitious agenda. The Board approved items including revisions to the Faculty Bylaws and Title IX policy, a new Freedom of Expression policy, the 2024 Performance Accountability Report, revision of the FY25 operating budget and reconciliation...
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College of Southern Maryland (CSM) staff and students celebrated with Charles County dignitaries on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the ribbon-cutting for a newly renovated James C. Mitchell Student Resource Center (SR Center), which had previously served the Health Technology Building (HT Building) at the La Plata Campus. The SR Center is now open to...
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As the 2024 general election approaches, Maryland voters are encouraged to prepare by being aware of key deadlines and processes to ensure their voices are heard at the polls. The Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) today is reminding Marylanders that the advance deadline to register to vote in this year’s Presidential General Election...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) cybersecurity associate degree program ranks among the best in the United States for 2025, according to Intelligent.com. The college ranked at number 10 of the 34 top programs in the country with a score of 89.71 out of 100 points. “This national recognition reflects the student-centered focus, industry...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools congratulates the school coaches from across Maryland who have been selected as the 2023-2024 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches of the Year. The NFHS annually honors a Coach of the Year in the top girls’ sports and top boys’ sports by participation numbers. Winners of...
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