

January 21, 2026
A state organization recently honored three Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) teachers with its Simon A. McNeely Award for their leadership and innovative teaching practices wh...

January 19, 2026
In anticipation of inclement weather forecasted for the region beginning this weekend, the Board of Education of Charles County will meet virtually for the Jan. 26 work session. T...

January 15, 2026
The Robert D. Stethem Educational Center barbershop is taking appointments starting Jan. 27. The shop is open noon to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, and from noon to 3 p.m. th...

January 15, 2026
The Board of Education of Charles County is hosting a virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The topic of the Town Hall is reducing the use of vapes among studen...

January 15, 2026
St. Charles High School’s Spartones, the school’s contemporary a cappella group, recently hit a high note at the Severn A Cappella Invitational. Held at The Severn School in Sever...

January 14, 2026
The Board of Education of Charles County at its Jan. 13 meeting honored five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) employees for their commitment to teaching and learning. Recogniz...

January 14, 2026
The Board of Education of Charles County at its Jan. 13 meeting honored Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students for their accomplishments in academics, personal responsibili...

January 14, 2026
A state organization recently recognized two Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) fifth-grade students for their accomplishments in gifted and talented education. The Maryland Gif...

January 13, 2026
The Board of Education of Charles County elected Nicole M. Kreamer as its chairperson and Samichie K. Thomas as its vice chairperson at the start of its Jan. 13 meeting. For the p...

January 9, 2026
A Westlake High School English teacher will begin a months-long educational opportunity this year after being accepted to the Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship. Lisa Landrum-May, who i...

January 8, 2026
The story of Mar, a blue star in a celestial sea of red, orange and yellow ones, comes to life in the Spanish language children’s book, “Mar la Estrella: La Estrella Perdió,” writ...

January 7, 2026
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking parent volunteers to provide feedback on an upcoming family climate survey. Volunteers can join an upcoming virtual focus group to ...

January 6, 2026
The State of Maryland Open Meetings Compliance Board recently ruled in favor of the Board of Education of Charles County in regard to a complaint filed by a staff member from Sout...

January 6, 2026
The Board of Education of Charles County’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The Board will meet in person at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration building. The S...

January 6, 2026
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking volunteers to serve on its calendar committee. Volunteers must be able to attend in-person meetings twice per month on Wednesdays f...

December 27, 2025
Revised 12/31/2025: The contractor noted below has compensated its employees. CCPS does not expect any transportation interruptions when students return to school Jan. 5. Charles...

December 19, 2025
Over the past two months, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has received many hygiene packages, coats and everyday items for students and their families. Last month, the Charle...

December 18, 2025
For James Gray, a performer doesn’t have to be pitch perfect, but they have to have confidence in themselves. “You are unique,” Gray said to students attending a Dec. 5 workshop a...

December 18, 2025
Smiles were merry and bright as Santa visited prekindergarten and kindergarten classes at Billingsley Elementary School this week! Santa Beach stopped by Billingsley on Dec. 16, a...

December 17, 2025
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Scholarship Fair will be held next month at St. Charles High School. Students who are headed to college in the fall and want to learn abou...