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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month ago, Charles County Public Schools
Jonathan Liston, engineering teacher at Henry E. Lackey High School, was recently recognized for the impact that he had on his former student who was named as a Merrill Scholar for 2026-2027. Liston received the teacher-mentor award through the program at the University of Maryland. The Merrill Scholar program honors the university’s most successful seniors and the mentors who have encouraged and inspired them in kindergarten through 12th grade and college. To read the full story visit the news section on www.ccboe.com.
about 1 month ago, Charles County Public Schools
The lobby of the Charles County Department of Social Services (DSS) building in La Plata has a new look thanks to Zyan Wylie, Phoenix International School of the Arts (PISOTA) student. Wylie completed the mural last year while he was in fifth grade at Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School. The artwork was recently installed on the walls in the lobby of the DSS building. To read the full story visit https://www.ccboe.com/article/3130600.
about 1 month ago, Charles County Public Schools
Did you know there is a school-based health center on the campus of Indian Head Elementary School? The center is open M-F to any CCPS student and offers sick visits, well visits, sports physicals and immunizations. Call 301-944-1087 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
about 1 month ago, Charles County Public Schools
Community School Coordinator Week is Sept. 13-19. Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has 14 community schools that serve as hubs bringing families, communities and partners together to remove barriers to learning. Using an asset-based approach, community schools strive to strengthen connections to generate improved student outcomes. For more information, visit
https://www.ccboe.com/page/community-schools-program.
about 1 month ago, Charles County Public Schools
National Grandparents Day is today, Sept. 13. The day is dedicated to honoring grandparents, recognizing their influence in family guidance. Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) recognizes that grandparents are essential members of our families and communities and the importance of the contributions that grandparents make in the lives of young people.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month ago, Charles County Public Schools
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the tragic events on Sept. 11, 2001. Today and every day, we remember and honor the lives lost. We will never forget.
about 1 month ago, Charles County Public Schools
about 2 months 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.
about 2 months ago, Charles County Public Schools
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and today, Sept. 8, is 988 Day. The day is set to recognize and raise awareness about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If you or someone you know needs emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988. For more information, visit
https://988lifeline.org/.
Thursday, Sept. 10, is National Suicide Prevention Day. Organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), the day is set to bring awareness about suicide worldwide. For more information, visit the World Suicide Prevention Day page at
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-suicide-prevention-day.
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has mental health resources for students. Visit
https://www.ccboe.com/o/studentservices/page/mental-health for more information.
about 2 months ago, Charles County Public Schools
Happy Labor Day! Just a reminder that Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) schools and offices are closed today in observance of the holiday. Visit http://ccboe.com for more updated calendar information.
about 2 months ago, Charles County Public Schools
Just a reminder that schools and offices are closed Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday. Visit
http://ccboe.com for more updated calendar information. 📆
about 2 months 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.
about 2 months ago, Charles County Public Schools
The Board of Education of Charles County’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8. 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://www.ccboe.com/article/3105858.
about 2 months ago, Charles County Public Schools
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Department of Special Education is hosting a series of Q&A nights for the 2026-2027 school year. Tomorrow, Sept. 2, parents, guardians and families of students with disabilities can join the virtual family night from 6-7 p.m. For more information visit the CCPS special education page at
https://www.ccboe.com/page/special-education.
about 2 months ago, Charles County Public Schools
