As of Aug. 1, 2025, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is no longer using the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. With updated X terms of service that allow content posted to be used for artificial intelligence (AI) training models, not suitable for work (NSFW) content and the reinstatement of controversial banned accounts, CCPS began to move away as a school system from the platform in Spring 2025. The official social media platforms for use by CCPS, including schools, centers and all other school system affiliated accounts, are Facebook and Instagram. CCPS-affiliated X accounts will be monitored, but not utilized for information sharing purposes.

High school students who are enrolled in an Advanced Placement (AP) course for the 2025-2026 school year can sign up for summer AP Boot Camps. The weeklong program offers students an introduction to courses. Tuition is $150 per student with financial assistance available. Among the AP Boot Camps to be offered in July are computer science A, psychology, US history, language and composition, statistics, precalculus and Spanish. To learn more or to sign up, visit bit.ly/4dPuiQM. Registration closes on June 13.

Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can sign up for summer enrichment camps. The camps offer children the opportunity to explore a new hobby or interest or learn more about a subject they enjoy. The weeklong camps run from July 28 to 31. The kindergarten camp takes place at William A. Diggs Elementary School with the programs for kids in Grades 1 to 8 held at Theodore G. Davis Middle School. Tuition is $150 per student with financial assistance available. To learn more about enrichment camps, visit bit.ly/4dPuiQM. Registration closes on June 13.

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) summer camps are still open for registration. Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center (NCEEC) is hosting 10, one-day camps in June and August 2025 for students in Grades 3-12. Camps include activities such as canoeing practice, fishing, building solar ovens for solar s’mores, archery, birdwatching and creating a mosaic flowerpot. To register for a camp visit nanjemoycreek.ccboe.com/even….

Happy last day of school to Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students! Just a reminder that today, June 13, is a two-hour early dismissal for students. Visit ccboe.com for the most up-to-date calendar information.

The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) program recently hosted a work-based learning community partners breakfast to recognize the positive impact that work-based community partnerships have on CCPS students. Over 50 partners attended the event on June 5 and were recognized for their support of the school system. Superintendent of Schools Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., welcomed guests who attended and thanked community partners for their dedication to helping CCPS students become career ready post-graduation. Partners provided apprenticeship, internship and mentor/coaching opportunities for CCPS students and helped students gain real-world experiences. “Our community partners play a vital role in shaping the future of our students by providing meaningful work-based learning opportunities,” Sandy Rooney, CTE specialist said. “These partnerships not only benefit the students, but also strengthen the community as a whole by encouraging collaboration, promoting career awareness and ensuring that young people are equipped to meet the demands of the evolving job market,” she said. Recent CCPS graduate Aaron Smith of North Point High School along with Brent Garner of SMECO shared their experience during a panel discussion working together in the apprenticeship program. Representatives from Spring Dell Center Zach Sinsel and Tina Maddox also joined the discussion and chimed in with their experience working with CCPS students in the apprenticeship program with it being their second year partnering with CCPS to provide work-based learning opportunities for the students.

The Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee, known as SECAC, recently honored Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members who work with students with special needs. Parents and guardians can nominate CCPS staff members for an award to recognize outstanding work and kindness. Any staff member — teachers, building service workers, bus drivers, counselors, cafeteria staff, secretaries, principals, assistant principals, librarians and others — who have impacted a student with special needs is eligible for recognition. To read more visit bit.ly/4mX2w8U.

Tomorrow, June 13, is the last day of school for students. Just a reminder that today, June 12, is a two-hour early dismissal for students. Visit ccboe.com for the most up-to-date calendar information.

The Board of Education of Charles County honored employees June 5 who have retired during the past school year or who have notified Superintendent Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., that they plan to retire at the end of this school year. A retirement ceremony was held at North Point High School with entertainment provided by a group of orchestra students playing string instruments. To read the full story visit bit.ly/4kCDWsg. To view photos from the event visit zenfolio.page.link/KXibg.

Interested in working in the food industry? Bring your skills to Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and attend the food service job fair on Wednesday, June 18, 9 a.m.-noon. To register and to apply visit bit.ly/4kgUBkO.

Countdown to the last day of school for students! Just a reminder that today, June 11, is a two-hour early dismissal for students. Visit ccboe.com for the most up-to-date calendar information.

Marvin Jones, Ed.D., a 25-year veteran educator with Charles County Public Schools (CCPS), has been appointed Superintendent of Schools for Essex County Public Schools in Virginia. His appointment was approved yesterday by the Essex County School Board and is effective July 1. Jones – who currently serves as the CCPS Chief of Schools – recently announced his June 30 retirement from CCPS. While he leaves behind a 25-year legacy of leadership and commitment to CCPS staff and students, Jones said he looks forward to the next step in his career as Superintendent. “Moving on from Charles County Public Schools is such a bittersweet decision, my having had such a long and fulfilling experience here, but as difficult as it is to leave, I am just as excited about the next phase of my career. I look forward to the opportunity to impact so many children and families in Virginia, just as I have in Maryland all these years,” Jones said. To read the full story visit bit.ly/4kD0fya.

Countdown to the last day of school for students! Friday, June 13 is a two-hour early dismissal and the last day of school for students. Visit ccboe.com for the most up-to-date calendar information.

Countdown to the last day of school for students! Friday, June 13 is a two-hour early dismissal and the last day of school for students. Visit ccboe.com for the most up-to-date calendar information.

The Board of Education of Charles County on June 2 honored several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) volunteers as part of the 2025 Be the Difference Awards program. During the recognition ceremony held at North Point High School, the Board recognized several award nominees for their contributions to the school system. To read more about those honored visit bit.ly/4mPgiub.

Countdown to the last day of school for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students and teachers! Just a reminder that the last day of school for students, which is a two-hour early dismissal, is Friday, June 13. The last day for teachers is Tuesday, June 17.

Natasha Williams, school nurse at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School, was recently named the inaugural Nurse of the Year for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS). To read the full story visit bit.ly/4kqUaEK.

The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10. 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. To read the full agenda visit bit.ly/43K8Asr.

Indian Head Elementary School was recognized as a Purple Star School by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in April. The recognition is a mark of distinction for schools that are dedicated to serving military-connected students and their families. The school was the first in Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) to receive it. To read the full story visit bit.ly/4dLoO9s.

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) summer camps are still open for registration. Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center (NCEEC) is hosting 10, one-day camps in June and August 2025 for students in Grades 3-12. Camps include activities such as canoeing practice, fishing, building solar ovens for solar s’mores, archery, birdwatching and creating a mosaic flowerpot. To register for a camp visit nanjemoycreek.ccboe.com/even….

Interested in working with Charles County Public Schools (CCPS)? Attend the special education teacher and instructional assistant (IA) job fair at the F.B. Gwynn Educational Center, Monday, June 23, 10 a.m. to noon. To register visit bit.ly/4mD8Lyu.

Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can sign up for summer enrichment camps. The camps offer children the opportunity to explore a new hobby or interest or learn more about a subject they enjoy. The weeklong camps run from July 28 to 31. The kindergarten camp takes place at William A. Diggs Elementary School with the programs for kids in Grades 1 to 8 held at Theodore G. Davis Middle School. Tuition is $150 per student with financial assistance available. To learn more about enrichment camps, visit bit.ly/4dPuiQM. Registration closes on June 13.

High school students who are enrolled in an Advanced Placement (AP) course for the 2025-2026 school year can sign up for summer AP Boot Camps. The weeklong program offers students an introduction to courses. Tuition is $150 per student with financial assistance available. Among the AP Boot Camps to be offered in July are computer science A, psychology, US history, language and composition, statistics, precalculus and Spanish. To learn more or to sign up, visit bit.ly/4dPuiQM. Registration closes on June 13.

This fall, CCPS will expand its high school athletics program by launching a girls flag football league. CCPS will launch the league with support from the National Football League (NFL) Baltimore Ravens team and Under Armour. The league will be open to high school students in Grades 9-12 for the 2025-2026 school year. See below for more information on skill sessions set for this week. Tuesday, June 3, 5 to 7 p.m., at Maurice J. McDonough High School. Thursday, June 5, 5 to 7 p.m., at North Point High School. To register visit bit.ly/3T3xQoF. To fill out the waiver visit waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/2pW…. North Point is located at 2500 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD 20603. McDonough is located at 7165 Marshall Corner Road, Pomfret, MD 20675.

Shoutout to the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Class of 2025 for graduating high school this week! Check out the valedictorian and salutatorian from each school in this video. Learn more about the graduating class, scholarship totals, and valedictorians and salutatorians from each school at bit.ly/4dNphrX.

Congratulations to the Maurice J. McDonough High School Class of 2025 for graduating this morning!🎓 To see more photos from today's ceremony visit zenfolio.page.link/bk23Z.

Congratulations to the La Plata High School Class of 2025 for graduating this evening!🎓 To see more photos from today's ceremony visit zenfolio.page.link/bk23Z.

Congratulations to the La Plata High School Class of 2025. More than 300 students graduated in this year's class. The scholarship total for the graduating class is $28,369,724. To read more visit bit.ly/4dNphrX.

Congratulations to the Westlake High School Class of 2025 for graduating this morning!🎓 To see more photos from today's ceremony visit zenfolio.page.link/bk23Z.

Due to field conditions Wednesday evening at Regency Furniture Stadium, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is changing the start times of two graduation ceremonies on Thursday, May 29. The delay allows more time for staff to prepare the field and spectator seating for the ceremonies at Regency Furniture Stadium. To read more visit bit.ly/450woLe.

Congratulations to the North Point High School Class of 2025 for graduating this evening!🎓 To see more photos from today's ceremony visit zenfolio.page.link/bk23Z

Due to rain in the forecast, CCPS has changed the times and dates of three graduation ceremonies that were planned to be held outdoors on Wednesday, May 28.

Congratulations to the Henry E. High School Class of 2025 for graduating this afternoon!🎓 To see more photos from today's ceremony visit zenfolio.page.link/bk23Z.

Congratulations to the Henry E. Lackey High School Class of 2025. More than 250 students are in this year's graduating class. The scholarship total for the graduating class is $22,148,355. To read more visit bit.ly/4dNphrX.

Congratulations to the St. Charles High School Class of 2025. More than 410 students graduated in this morning's ceremony. The scholarship total for the graduating class is $30,318,207. To read more visit bit.ly/4dNphrX.

Congratulations to the St. Charles High School Class of 2025 for graduating this morning!🎓 Check out more photos from today's ceremony at zenfolio.page.link/bk23Z.

Happy Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school graduation week! First up St. Charles High School. 🎓

The Board of Education of Charles County and Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) hosted a virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. through Zoom on the topic of school safety. Watch a replay of the meeting, view the presentation and read questions and answers from the meeting on the Town Hall webpage at bit.ly/49CIM3L.

Parents and guardians who need help filling out the prekindergarten three (Pre-K3) application can attend the application assistance event at the Early Learning Center (ELC), Waldorf today, May 22 from 5-7 p.m. ELC, Waldorf is at 3155 John Hanson Drive in Waldorf. See the flyer for a list of required documents to bring.

Check out members of the graduating Class of 2025 from La Plata High School as they reflect on their time with Charles County Public Schools (CCPS). CCPS produced a video for the Class of 2025 from all seven of our high schools. Videos will be posted in alphabetical order by school over the next two days. If you want to watch all seven videos or watch a specific school now, head over to our YouTube channel. Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors! 🎓 piped.video/xajKeW0XGyY?si=bZ2w…

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is offering several camp for students. Enrichment camps, academic and athletic programs, and career exploration will be held this summer. To learn more about the summer camps, visit bit.ly/437CuGZ.

Check out members of the graduating Class of 2025 from Henry E. Lackey High School as they reflect on their time with Charles County Public Schools (CCPS). CCPS produced a video for the Class of 2025 from all seven of our high schools. Videos will be posted in alphabetical order by school over the next two days. If you want to watch all seven videos or watch a specific school now, head over to our YouTube channel. Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors! 🎓 piped.video/XVz-swOvwAA?si=kqN7…

The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Class of 2025 will be honored during outdoor graduation ceremonies set for May 27-29 at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf. The Class of 2025 includes 2,284 graduates who earned a collective number of scholarships totaling almost $221 million. This is the highest scholarship total for graduating CCPS seniors reported in the past decade. The total is likely to increase as graduates report scholarship offers to their respective high schools.

Munachi Obinali, a La Plata High School sophomore, is the Student Member of the Board of Education of Charles County elect for the 2025-2026 school year. A total of 1,741 votes were cast in the election held March 31 through May 2. Students in Grades 6-12 were eligible to vote in the election. To read the full story visit bit.ly/3GZrkwr.

The results are in! The middle school track and field meet was held last month at Westlake High School. Students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades competed in several events from dashes to discus throws. To view the results visit bit.ly/4mwmdV1.

The last day of school for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students for the 2024-2025 school year is Friday, June 13. The last day for teachers moves to Tuesday, June 17. For more information visit bit.ly/4k5EeI4.

Sonia Matthew, Ed.D., an assistant principal at Mary B. Neal Elementary School, was named a 2025 Outstanding Assistant Principal earlier this year by the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) and the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). To read the full story visit bit.ly/4jfH1NJ.

Countdown to the high school graduation of the Class of 2025. Several CCPS high schools held senior picnic events this week to commemorate the last day of school for seniors which is Friday, May 16, 2025. Other CCPS high schools will hold their picnics next week leading up to the week of graduation. 🎉🎓

May is Pupil Personnel Worker (PPW) Month at Charles County Public Schools (CCPS). PPWs provide students with additional resources to succeed in and out of the classroom. The main goal is toward enabling students to reach their fullest potential and to become productive members of society. A few CCPS schools offers extra opportunities for growth through mentoring programs called FLEX, where middle school students can mentor students in elementary school guided by CCPS PPWs. To read more about the program visit bit.ly/3S6cQNO.

Parents and guardians who need help filling out the prekindergarten three (Pre-K3) application can attend the application assistance event at the Early Learning Center (ELC), Waldorf on Thursday, May 22 from 5-7 p.m. ELC, Waldorf is at 3155 John Hanson Drive in Waldorf. See the flyer for a list of required documents to bring. The Pre-K3 application is open May 22 to July 1. Spots are limited.

Linda Hayden, first-grade teacher at Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School, and her daughter, Samantha Hayden, a family and consumer science teacher at St. Charles High School, teamed up for a project that benefits their students — both in elementary and high school. First-grade students dreamed up designs of monsters made up of three colors. “I could work it into a writing activity,” Hayden said. “There are sentence starters, and the students have to finish the sentence. They used their imaginations and came up with little stories.” Students in the Fashion Design II class sewed the designs and other classes joined in on the challenge as well. Linda Hayden's class dropped by St. Charles earlier this week to pick up the finished projects. Her students were amazed to see their designs in the flesh (felt). To read the full story visit bit.ly/4kkPJLo.

Congratulations to Alison Cheney, physical education teacher at F.B. Gwynn Educational Center, for being named the 2025 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Teacher of the Year. 🎉 Visit bit.ly/4kh3vj8 to learn more about the nominees, finalists and the 2025 Teacher of the Year.

Congratulations to Aparna Joshi, social studies teacher at St. Charles High School, for being named a finalist for the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Teacher of the Year award. Visit bit.ly/4kh3vj8 for more. 🎉