Margaret J. Thornton Elementary School

Earlier this week, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) published state, local and school level data from students who completed Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Pro...

Eight Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school graduates were recently awarded scholarships through the Charles County Juneteenth Foundation, Inc. The Charles County Junet...

Inspiration can strike at any time. For Yaritza Morris’s Spanish II students at North Point High School, it often does when they are studying Black history of Cartagena, a Colonia...

During a Sept. 25 work session, the Board of Education voted to amend the 2024-2025 calendar it had previously approved in June. An earlier approved 2024-2025 calendar included an...

Virginia McGraw, a former member of the Board of Education of Charles County, was recently named the recipient of the Distinguished School Board Service Award from the Maryland As...

Superintendent of Schools Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., is hosting a State of the Schools event for parents and community members 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 12, at St. Charles High School....

The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) College Fair is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3 at North Point High School. CCPS high school juniors and seniors visit the fair ...

Students in Grades 9 through 12 who attend Henry E. Lackey, La Plata, Maurice J. McDonough, Thomas Stone and Westlake high schools can earn high school graduation requirements out...

Classroom teachers can apply for one of six mini grants offered by the Maryland Retired School Personnel Association (MRSPA). The mini grants — awarding up to $300 per teacher — m...

The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 4:30 p.m. work session on Monday, Sept. 25, in the boardroom at the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Jesse L. Starkey Adm...

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking community feedback regarding proposed changes to the Educational Equity Policy (Policy 1820). Proposed revisions to the policy are ...

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is helping to prepare students to take the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Program by hosting upcoming student and parent/guardian information ses...

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and FEV Tutor are teaming up to offer a free SAT prep course this fall for high school juniors and seniors. The course starts Monday, Oct. 9, ...

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and the Charles County Government are partnering for an iRecycle Smart program focusing on the “big three” — single use plastic bottles, pape...

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) needs parent and community volunteers to serve on its Elementary School Redistricting Committee. The school system is starting a comprehensive...

The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Community Schools program focuses on connecting students, families and surrounding communities to the resources needed in order to survive...

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth Seminar (HOBY) Maryland and Maryland Leadership Seminar Inc. earlier this summer. After attending a l...

The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The Board will meet in person at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey Building i...

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) officially opened its newest facility last week dedicated to expanding early childhood program access for young learners. In an Aug. 24 ribbon...

The stories of wanting to fit in while standing out, seeking out acceptance and love, wondering if chasing a dream is a goal or a distraction are among the themes taking center st...