

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...

December 16, 2025
Four Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) seniors are representing the school system this year in the Maryland General Assembly’s Student Page Program. Students in the program, in...

December 14, 2025
Due to inclement weather, all Charles County public schools will open two hours late on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. There is no code for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff memb...

December 12, 2025
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking the next Student Member of the Board of Education of Charles County, also known as the SMOB. Current high school sophomores and jun...

December 10, 2025
The Board of Education at its Dec. 9 meeting honored employees who make Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) a welcoming place to learn and work. Recognized were Kelly Carlson of ...

December 10, 2025
The Board of Education of Charles County recognized outstanding students Dec. 9 during its monthly meeting. Honored were fourth-grade student Kayla Hawley of Mary H. Matula Elemen...

December 4, 2025
Students currently in Grades 8-11 can apply to attend the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Virtual Academy program for the 2026-2027 school year. The application window opens ...

December 2, 2025
The James E. Richmond Science Center is in the festive spirit with a slate of full dome movies playing this month. “Let it Snow,” featuring classics from Frank Sinatra, Chuck Ber...

December 2, 2025
The Board of Education of Charles County’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The Board will meet in person at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration building. The St...

December 1, 2025
The outdoor classroom at John Hanson Middle School is a pretty well-kept secret, even among the families of students who attend the school. When Kylie Hudson, an eighth grader, me...

November 25, 2025
It’s turkey time at Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School. The school held its annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Community Dinner on Nov. 21. Louis D’Ambrosio, principal of Mt. Hop...

November 24, 2025
Beginning Monday, Dec. 1, the Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center will be open for morning lap swimming from 5:30 to 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. The center is located within St. C...

November 21, 2025
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will celebrate the high school graduating Class of 2026 during ceremonies set for June. The ceremonies are set for June 2-4 at Regency Furnitu...

November 17, 2025
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) hosted its 2025 Middle School Archery Tournament on Nov. 13 at Milton M. Somers Middle School. Archers from the county’s public middle schools...

November 17, 2025
The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 4:30 p.m. virtual work session on Monday, Nov. 24. The meeting will stream live on the CCPS website at www.ccboe.com and on ...