Learn about the recent updates to CCPS athletics programs on www.ccboe.com to the News section.
4 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
Oct. 2 is Building Service Worker Day in Charles County Public Schools (CCPS)! 🧹✨
Today we recognize the people who keep CCPS schools/centers safe and clean for students and staff to learn and work each day.
Thank you for all that you do!
#BuildingServiceWorkerDay
3 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
3 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Office of Teaching and Learning will hold information nights at middle and high schools this month for parents and students interested in learning about Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, the Advanced Placement (AP) pathway, and the Dual Enrollment/Early College programs. For more information visit
https://bit.ly/3VjjC7K.
4 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is accepting applications from high school seniors interested in participating in the Maryland General Assembly Student Page Program. Each year, CCPS selects three high school seniors and one alternate to represent the school system in the program.
Student pages spend two nonconsecutive weeks working with the General Assembly during its legislative session in Annapolis. The session runs annually from January to April. Pages serve one week during the first seven weeks of the session, and the second week during the last six weeks. For more information visit
https://www.ccboe.com/article/3104594.
4 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
October is National Principals Month in Charles County Public Schools (CCPS). 🎉
This month, we celebrate the dedicated principals who lead with purpose and make a difference in the lives of CCPS students. Thank you for your commitment to creating schools where every student can learn and grow. We appreciate all that you do this month and every month! 📚✨
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankAPrincipal
5 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
Check out our new parent resources page on ccboe.com. The page features helpful resources parents/guardians/family members can use to help their child be successful in school.
https://www.ccboe.com/page/parent-resources.
5 days ago, Shelley Mackey
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) department of human resources is hosting a series of informational sessions for CCPS staff who are looking to become teachers or advance their careers with CCPS. There are two in-person sessions and one virtual.
To register and for more information about each session visit
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/AxNzQARmLm.
6 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will host a Safe Schools, Strong Communities event Oct. 1. From 5 to 7 p.m., families will hear from school and community safety experts and have the opportunity to participate in conversations about keeping children and families safe. There will also be discussion of practical strategies families can use to create and foster safer homes and communities.
The event. will be held in the cafeteria of North Point High School at 2500 Davis Road in Waldorf.
6 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) celebrates Attendance Awareness Month in September. The month is dedicated to making students and families aware of the importance of coming to school regularly. Some schools celebrate with spirit weeks with each day centered around a different theme. Check out the superheroes of CCPS, pajama day wearers and those dressed as their favorite fictional characters on cosplay day.
7 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is hosting a college fair for CCPS students and non-CCPS students on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The fair is open for CCPS students from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for non-CCPS students. Financial aid workshops are also available at 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
7 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
Staff of Maurice J. McDonough High School packed the school’s media center Sept. 18 — Fair Day — for a professional learning opportunity. Theresa Peck, instructional program support specialist, provided a professional learning session on the power of feedback. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) strategies were modeled to teachers on how to present engaging ways students can take ownership of their learning. “We discussed how developing relationships with students and providing engaging learning experiences can result in powerful learning environments, which provide opportunities of sharing meaningful feedback to promote student success,” Peck said.
8 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
The Board of Education of Charles County’s next regular work session is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28. The Board will meet in person at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey Building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata. For the meeting agenda visit
https://bit.ly/4hnRBTG.
13 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Sept. 24, 2026, is a two-hour early dismissal for students. Visit
https://www.ccboe.com/ for more updated calendar information. 📆
13 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
Lauren Specht, assistant principal at Arthur Middleton Elementary School, recently received the 2026 Connected School Leader Award through the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) for her dedication to Middleton. “Her ability to connect personally with others builds trust and fosters a culture where every voice matters,” Hawkins said. “Teachers feel supported, students feel seen and families feel welcomed as partners in the educational journey.”
For the full story visit the News section on ccboe.com.
13 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will host a Safe Schools, Strong Communities event Oct. 1. From 5 to 7 p.m., families will hear from school and community safety experts and have the opportunity to participate in conversations about keeping children and families safe. There will also be discussion of practical strategies families can use to create and foster safer homes and communities.
The event. will be held in the cafeteria of North Point High School at 2500 Davis Road in Waldorf.
14 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
Superintendent of Schools Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., is hosting a State of Schools event for parents, staff and community members at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The event is virtual through Zoom. Those interested in joining must have an active Zoom account. For more information visit
https://www.ccboe.com/article/3107422.
14 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school students who attend Henry E. Lackey, La Plata, Maurice J. McDonough, Thomas Stone and Westlake high schools can earn high school graduation requirements outside of the regular school day by completing an extended day course for original credit. Students can apply for semester 1 by Friday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m.. For more information visit
https://www.ccboe.com/article/3124868.
14 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Department of Special Education is hosting a webinar, Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 6-8 p.m., on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for children. The webinar, Building Financial Security: Navigating Work with SSI Benefits is a session in the Growing Together series through the Family Support Center. To register, to attend the virtual meeting and to get more information about the CCPS special education department, visit https://bit.ly/4xz0tvG.
14 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
Just a reminder that Friday, Sept. 18, schools are closed for students for a teacher professional development day. Visit
http://ccboe.com for more updated calendar information.
19 days ago, Charles County Public Schools
