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Find out what's happening around Charles County Public Schools.  

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Maryland Seal of Biliteracy

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Gain recognition for proficiency in two or more languages. Information sessions run through Jan. 29, with the test administered in Feb. 2026.
Next session is Nov. 20, 6-7 p.m. on Zoom.

Learn more & See schedule

Early Childhood Story Hour

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Story time is hosted at two area elementary schools for children ages 2-5 that are not enrolled in a CCPS school. Listen to a story, complete activities, & take home a book to keep.

Get times and locations

Strategic Plan

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The plan includes four focal areas and will guide the work of CCPS through the next four years. View the goals being strived for and the metrics used to measure them.

Strategic Plan

 

 

High School Fall Productions

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Come and see a show!

  • North Point, Peter and the Starcatcher, Nov 20, 21 & 22
  • Westlake, The Bugs, Nov 20, 21 & 22
  • Thomas Stone, The Con, Nov 20, 21 & 22
  • St. Charles, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Nov 21, 22 & 23

Learn More & Buy Tickets

Spanish-Speaking Parent Advocacy Group

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Meeting on Nov. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at J. P. Ryon Elementary School. 

Reserve your spot

Upcoming Events

Latest Video Feature

Westlake's Circus of Screams

Want to reward students for doing the right thing in school? How about scaring them senseless. 
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Legislative Breakfast

Watch the November 4, 2025 meeting between the Charles County Board of Education, Charles County Commissioners and state delegates representing Charles County.
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Board Meeting - Nov. 4, 2025

Watch the Charles County Board of Education's November 4, 2025 meeting.
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Dedication of Margaret J. Thornton Elementary School

Celebrate the dedication of Charles County Public Schools 23rd elementary school, Margaret J. Thornton Elementary School.
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25 Years of the Judy Center

Celebrate 25 years of a program that helped hundreds of Charles County Public Schools students prepare for their first days of school.
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At a glance

education

27,904 Students

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23 elementary, 9 middle, 7 high schools and 7 educational centers

careers

33 Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways

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3,755 Employees, second largest employer in Charles County

budget

Total Operating Budget is $529.5 million. Cost per pupil is $18,450