Maurice J. McDonough High School

This summer marked the third annual science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-based camp, Camp Invention held at William B. Wade Elementary School. Eight classrooms ...

Nine Charles County high school graduates were recently awarded scholarships through the Charles County Juneteenth Foundation Inc. The foundation is a nonprofit organization with ...

The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) 2024-2025 school year officially begins for students in kindergarten through Grade 12 on Monday, Aug. 26. The school system anticipates mo...

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is working with Pure Play Every Day to showcase the importance playing has on a child’s development, which can improve their cognitive, physic...

When Ralph Gootee graduated from Henry E. Lackey High School in 2001, he didn’t have a cell phone. It wasn’t the dark ages though and Gootee always had an interest in computer sci...

The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The Board will meet in person at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey Building is...

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) recently celebrated 60 students who completed the requirements for a Maryland high school diploma in summer school. The students, along with t...

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has moved its meal prepayment system to MySchoolsBucks for the 2024-2025 school year. The system replaces MyPaymentsPlus and is accessible at ...

Parents and guardians who need assistance in registering their child to attend Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) can get in-person help at select schools. Due to employee work...

The James E. Richmond Science Center on July 26 hosted a 10-year anniversary event to commemorate the Center, its programing and learning opportunities for students and community ...

The Board of Education of Charles County is seeking volunteers to serve on a committee tasked with studying Board member compensation. Board member compensation is outlined in Edu...

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has released its open house schedule for the 2024-25 school year. Listed below are open house dates and times, and other activities for school...

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has released orientation and meet-and-greet schedules for the 2024-2025 school year. Listed below are orientation dates and times, and other a...

Two Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students earned medals in the National NAACP ACT-SO Competition held earlier this month. ACT-SO – the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Culture, Tech...

Samiya Moss, a rising sophomore at Maurice J. McDonough High School, is the overall winner of the 2024 Charles County Fair catalog cover art contest. Her artwork will be featured ...

The Board of Education of Charles County at its June 11 meeting approved an elementary school redistricting plan that will create an attendance zone for Margaret Jamieson Thornton...

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school students in school-based theater programs recently took their skills to the International Thespian Festival at Indiana University ...

Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students recently earned honors in the Junior American Citizens Contest, sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American R...

Three longtime Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members recently received the James E. Richmond Excellence in Leadership Award. Linda Gill, Ed.D., executive director of ...

The Board of Education of Charles County at its June 17 work session approved updates to the eligibility policy for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students. Board Policy 643...