Charles County Public Schools

Charles County Public Schools The Board of Education of Charles County establishes educational and fiscal policy, provides overall direction and governs Charles County Public Schools.

Board members serve four-year terms. A non-voting student member serves a one-year term. Board members are Chairperson Yonelle Moore Lee, Esq.; Vice Chairperson Nicole M. Kreamer; Dottery Butler-Washington; David Hancock; Nicole M. Kreamer; Letonya Smalls, Ed.D.; Jamila Smith; Brenda Thomas; and Samichie Thomas. The Student Member of the Board is Munachi Obinali. The Board generally meets the seco

nd Tuesday of most months during the school year at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata. Tuesday meetings begin with executive session at or around 12 p.m. The public portion of the meeting begins at 1 p.m. Recognition begins at 4:30 p.m. and Public Forum is at 6 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. Work sessions and special meetings are scheduled throughout the year, as needed. Board meeting agendas and times are subject to change. Community members are invited to participate in Board meetings by speaking at Public forum. Registration for Public forum begins 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting and speakers have three minutes to address the Board about educational issues. Public forums are generally held at 6 p.m. at both the monthly meetings and work sessions. The purpose of Public forum is for the Board to receive information for review and consideration. Speakers should not expect an immediate response or verbal exchange with Board members. All Board of Education meetings are televised live on the school system’s educational television stations, Comcast Channel 96 and Verizon FiOS Channel 12, and are streamed live on the school system website, www.ccboe.com. Meetings are also added to the Charles County Public Schools CCPSTV web page the day after they are televised. Check the website for up-to-date information and agendas for Board meetings.

The lobby of the Charles County Department of Social Services (DSS) building in La Plata has a new look thanks to Zyan W...
09/15/2026

The lobby of the Charles County Department of Social Services (DSS) building in La Plata has a new look thanks to Zyan White, Phoenix International School of the Arts (PISOTA) student. White completed the mural last year while he was in fifth grade at Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School. The artwork was recently installed on the walls in the lobby of the DSS building. To read the full story visit https://www.ccboe.com/article/3130600.

Did you know there is a school-based health center on the campus of Indian Head Elementary School? The center is open M-...
09/15/2026

Did you know there is a school-based health center on the campus of Indian Head Elementary School? The center is open M-F to any CCPS student and offers sick visits, well visits, sports physicals and immunizations. Call 301-944-1087 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.

Community School Coordinator Week is Sept. 13-19. Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has 14 community schools that ser...
09/15/2026

Community School Coordinator Week is Sept. 13-19. Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has 14 community schools that serve as hubs bringing families, communities and partners together to remove barriers to learning. Using an asset-based approach, community schools strive to strengthen connections to generate improved student outcomes. For more information, visit https://www.ccboe.com/page/community-schools-program.

National Grandparents Day is today, Sept. 13. The day is dedicated to honoring grandparents, recognizing their influence...
09/13/2026

National Grandparents Day is today, Sept. 13. The day is dedicated to honoring grandparents, recognizing their influence in family guidance. Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) recognizes that grandparents are essential members of our families and communities and the importance of the contributions that grandparents make in the lives of young people.

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is hosting a college fair for CCPS students and non-CCPS students on Wednesday, Oct...
09/11/2026

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is hosting a college fair for CCPS students and non-CCPS students on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The fair is open for CCPS students from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for non-CCPS students. Financial aid workshops are also available at 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will host a Safe Schools, Strong Communities event Oct. 1. From 5 to 7 p.m., famili...
09/11/2026

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will host a Safe Schools, Strong Communities event Oct. 1. From 5 to 7 p.m., families will hear from school and community safety experts and have the opportunity to participate in conversations about keeping children and families safe. There will also be discussion of practical strategies families can use to create and foster safer homes and communities.

The event. will be held in the cafeteria of North Point High School at 2500 Davis Road in Waldorf.

Superintendent of Schools Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., is hosting a State of Schools event for parents, staff and community ...
09/11/2026

Superintendent of Schools Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., is hosting a State of Schools event for parents, staff and community members at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The event is virtual through Zoom. Those interested in joining must have an active Zoom account. For more information visit https://www.ccboe.com/article/3107422.

09/11/2026

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the tragic events on Sept. 11, 2001. Today and every day, we remember and honor the lives lost. We will never forget.

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students, ages 13-18, can learn about specific career fields by attending the Trade...
09/09/2026

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students, ages 13-18, can learn about specific career fields by attending the Trade Skills Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Regency Furniture Stadium. The event is hosted by the Charles County Parks & Recreation and attendees can learn from career professionals through equipment demos and conversation. To register online visit https://bit.ly/3TBlIMr.

Don't miss our upcoming Trade Skills Career Fair! This is the perfect opportunity to engage with the pros located right here in Charles County. There will be equipment demonstrations, chats, and opportunities to learn about what careers could be in your future. Learn more and register online at https://bit.ly/3TBlIMr.

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5980 Radio Station Road
La Plata, MD
20646

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Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

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