Education

St. Mary’s Ryken Student-Athletes Signed National Letters of Intent

St. Mary’s Ryken Student-Athletes Signed National Letters of Intent

On Wednesday, November 8, three St. Mary’s Ryken student-athletes committed to play their sport at the collegiate level. The students’ accomplishments were celebrated during a ceremony surrounded by their parents, family members, coaches, staff and students. Congratulations to the following students! Dominic Dorwart Mackenzie Gorczyca Cole Kingsbury St. Mary’s Ryken would like to thank...
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Calvert County Public Schools Introduces Innovative Career Advising Program Aligned with Maryland’s Blueprint for the Future

Calvert County Public Schools Introduces Innovative Career Advising Program Aligned with Maryland’s Blueprint for the Future

Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to announce the launch of an innovative career advising program designed to align with the State’s Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. In partnership with the Southern Maryland Workforce Development Board, CCPS’ transformative initiative empowers middle and high school students by providing dedicated career advisors who teach career and...
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Charles County Public Schools and CSM Expand Early College Program to Include Industry Certifications

Charles County Public Schools and CSM Expand Early College Program to Include Industry Certifications

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is expanding career and technical education (CTE) opportunities for high school students. CCPS recently finalized with the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) three new technical certification pathways that begin next school year. High school students who participate in the new two-year programs will earn certifications in medical coding, pharmacy...
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Former Chopticon High School Safety and Security Assistant Convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Former Chopticon High School Safety and Security Assistant Convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that following a two-day bench trial, Davon Natrell Stewart, 22, was convicted of sexual abuse of a minor. The sexual abuse of a minor, who was enrolled as a student, occurred while Mr. Stewart was employed by the St. Mary’s County Public Schools as a Safety and Security Assistant...
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Educational Systems Federal Credit Union Presents CSM Foundation with $100,000

Educational Systems Federal Credit Union Presents CSM Foundation with $100,000

Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (ESFCU) recently presented the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation with a $100,000 gift as part of a renewed partnership agreement that has the long-standing partner of CSM investing even further in the college’s students, faculty, staff, and college-wide initiatives. As part of the renewed agreement, ESFCU has committed...
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Hand Gun Recovered at Henry Lackey High School in Charles County

Hand Gun Recovered at Henry Lackey High School in Charles County

On November 7, 2023, at 8:53 a.m., school administrators at Henry Lackey High School were made aware of a student who was reportedly in possession of a handgun. The student was contacted and the investigation revealed a handgun in their vehicle, which was in the parking lot of the school. The handgun, determined to...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – November 7, 2023

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – November 7, 2023

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners then presented proclamations for Family Court Awareness Month, National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, National Family Caregiver Month, and National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. The CSMC also presented...
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Office on Aging and Hospice of the Chesapeake Offer Inside View of Dementia

Office on Aging and Hospice of the Chesapeake Offer Inside View of Dementia

The Calvert County Office on Aging is collaborating with Hospice of the Chesapeake to host a unique opportunity for family and professional caregivers to experience the challenges and struggles of a person living with dementia. The Dementia Live event will be held Monday, Nov. 13, from 9-11 a.m., at Hospice of the Chesapeake Burnett...
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LSM Launches Free Lecture Series with Dr. David Steiner Discussing the Restoration of America’s Schools Nov. 16, 2023

LSM Launches Free Lecture Series with Dr. David Steiner Discussing the Restoration of America’s Schools Nov. 16, 2023

Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) invites the public to join them for breakfast and hear from celebrated scholar, author and executive director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy Dr. David Steiner as he discusses his new book, A Nation at Thought: Restoring Wisdom in America’s Schools. The Nov. 16 free event will be held...
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St. Clement’s Island Museum & Piney Point Lighthouse Museum to Join Sites Nationwide in a “Bells of Peace” Tolling on November 11th

St. Clement’s Island Museum & Piney Point Lighthouse Museum to Join Sites Nationwide in a “Bells of Peace” Tolling on November 11th

The bells at St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, two historic sites overseen by St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, will toll on November 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. to honor the 116,516 Americans, including the 27 St. Mary’s County natives, who died in World War I. The program, BELLS OF...
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Navy Upgrades Pilot Helmet-Mounted Components for F/A-18 and EA-18G, Increasing Safety, Readiness

Navy Upgrades Pilot Helmet-Mounted Components for F/A-18 and EA-18G, Increasing Safety, Readiness

The Naval Aircrew Systems Program Office (PMA-202) is leading the design and modification of the F/A-18 and EA-18G pilot helmet-mounted components of the Improved Joint Helmet-Mounted Cuing System (IJHMCS). The Navy awarded a $16.8 million contract July 28 to Collins Elbit Vision Systems for the design and development of the IJHMCS, making the system...
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Researchers Enlist Community Help in Studying Increase of Ticks in Western Maryland

Researchers Enlist Community Help in Studying Increase of Ticks in Western Maryland

Ticks were once rare in Western Maryland, but the disease-carrying arachnids are on the rise in the region. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Frostburg State University are working together on an initiative to study the rising prevalence of ticks and Lyme disease in western Maryland. Rebekah Taylor, associate professor and chairwoman for...
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Nominations for Principal of the Year and Teacher of The Year Due by December 15th, 2023

Nominations for Principal of the Year and Teacher of The Year Due by December 15th, 2023

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is looking for nominees for its annual Principal of the Year award. The award honors exemplary leaders for not only their leadership, but for their commitment to providing an exceptional learning environment for students. The principal chosen for the honor will also represent CCPS as the county finalist for...
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October 2023: 40 Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities Reported

October 2023: 40 Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities Reported

Maryland transportation and safety officials are urging all travelers in the state to rededicate themselves to safety on our roadway as preliminary data for 2023 shows a deadly trend for the year. In October, according to preliminary data, 40 people died in Maryland as a result of motor vehicle crashes. So far in 2023,...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – October 31, 2023

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – October 31, 2023

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 31, with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The CSMC met with the St. Mary’s County Board of Education (BOE) to receive updates regarding implementation of The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future in St. Mary’s...
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Charles County Public Schools and Bus Contractors Come to Agreement for 2023-2024 Contract

Charles County Public Schools and Bus Contractors Come to Agreement for 2023-2024 Contract

“October 29, 2023, Dear CCPS parents, staff, elected officials and community members: I want to update you on Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) transportation operations. The Charles County School Bus Contractors Association has confirmed that all of their bus contractors have agreed to sign the CCPS 2023-2024 transportation contract. The contract includes agreed-upon funding...
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College of Southern Maryland Once Again Ranks Among Top Community Colleges

College of Southern Maryland Once Again Ranks Among Top Community Colleges

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has once again been found to be among the nation’s and Maryland’s top community colleges, according to Intelligent.com. The website’s rankings for 2024 included CSM on lists of the “Best Community Colleges in Maryland” and the country’s “Best Online Associate in Information Technology and Systems Degree Programs.” CSM...
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CSM Launches Business Speaker Series with Dr. Ronald Rust Discussing “The Future of Service” Nov. 2

CSM Launches Business Speaker Series with Dr. Ronald Rust Discussing “The Future of Service” Nov. 2

Join the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) business honor society, Kappa Beta Delta, as it welcomes Dr. Roland Rust – the David Bruce Smith chair in marketing at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland (UMD) – for an evening discussion on “The Future of Service.” “We are very...
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Tech Talk for Parents: Charles County Schools and Maryland State Police Address Online Safety

Tech Talk for Parents: Charles County Schools and Maryland State Police Address Online Safety

An in-person Tech Talk for parents is set for 6 to 7 p.m., Dec. 4, at Milton M. Somers Middle School. The educational session is provided by Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit The session is designed to help parents keep their children safe while online. Due...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on School Zone Speed Camera Program

St. Mary’s County Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on School Zone Speed Camera Program

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) will host a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the CSMC meeting room in the Chesapeake Building, located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. This Public Hearing will allow residents to speak directly to the Commissioners on the topic of the proposed...
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Charles County Public School Incidents – October 26th – October 31st, 2023

Charles County Public School Incidents – October 26th – October 31st, 2023

Altercation at Milton Somers Middle School: On October 26, at 12:12 p.m., two students at Milton Somers Middle School became disorderly and engaged in an altercation in the cafeteria. One student sustained injuries to the face and was treated by a school nurse. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation and charges are...
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St. Charles High School Staff Member Injured During Altercation Involving Multiple Students

St. Charles High School Staff Member Injured During Altercation Involving Multiple Students

On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., four students became involved in an altercation at St. Charles High School. School staff were struck while trying to intervene. One employee was injured and treated by a school nurse. A school resource officer has initiated an investigation and charges are pending. The students also face...
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Charles County Public Schools Set Graduation Dates for Class of 2024

Charles County Public Schools Set Graduation Dates for Class of 2024

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will celebrate the Class of 2024 during graduation ceremonies at Regency Furniture Stadium this spring. The ceremonies are set for May 28 through 31, and CCPS has partnered once again with Regency Furniture Stadium and the Charles County Government to provide graduating seniors with graduation ceremonies. High school principals...
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Police Investigating Attempted Armed Robbery of Student on Milton Somers Middle School Bus

Police Investigating Attempted Armed Robbery of Student on Milton Somers Middle School Bus

On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 2:39 p.m., a student at Milton Somers Middle School was riding home from school on the bus when another student produced a knife, pointed it at the student and demanded money. The student replied they did not have money and the student with the knife put the knife...
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School Resource Officer Investigating Sexual Assault at John Hanson Middle School

School Resource Officer Investigating Sexual Assault at John Hanson Middle School

On October 11, 2023, a disturbance between students occurred inside John Hanson Middle School. School administrators and the school resource officer (SRO) were able to separate the students. The SRO initiated an investigation, which revealed a student was sexually assaulted during the disturbance. On October 13, the SRO identified the students involved in the...
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