Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) 2024 spring break is Monday, March 25, through Monday, April 1. Schools reopen Tuesday, April 2. CCPS administrative offices are closed Thursd...

The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 4:30 p.m. work session on Monday, March 18. Due to a schedule conflict, the Board will now meet virtually for the work sessio...

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) today announces the administrative appointment of Michael Blanchard, Psy.D., as the new Director of Student Services. The Board of Education...

During its March 12 meeting, the Board of Education honored eight Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members for their dedication to students and a commitment to teaching ...

The Board of Education at its March 12 meeting honored eight Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students for their commitment to academic achievement, personal responsibility an...

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) held its annual History, Industry, Technology and Science (HITS) Expo earlier this month at St. Charles High School. The Expo included studen...

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) today announces the administrative appointment of a new principal. The Board of Education of Charles County at its March 12 meeting approved t...

The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 4:30 p.m. work session on Monday, March 18, in the boardroom at the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Jesse L. Starkey Adm...

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) announces the results of the 2024-2025 Student Member of the Board of Education primary election results. Four candidates were in the running ...

ACT-SO — the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Culture, Technological and Scientific Olympics — is an achievement program open to high school students of African American descent who are in ...

The Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) is set to visit Charles County Public Schools (CCPS), Friday, March 8, in honor of Read Across America Month. Representatives from ...

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

The Blue Crab Destination Imagination Tournament last month challenged Charles County students to work together in applying creativity, critical thinking skills and their unique t...

The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) 8th Annual HITS Expo is set for Saturday, March 9, at St. Charles High School. HITS — History, Industry, Technology and Science — celebrat...

There is no more waiting in the wings for the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) spring show season to start. CCPS high school plays are taking the stage this month with musical...

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students were recently given the opportunity to participate in the 390th St. Mary’s City annual Maryland Day Celebration set for Saturday, Mar...

Margaret Marshall, a former member of the Board of Education of Charles County and retired Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) teacher, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. M...

National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) is March 4 through 8 with all students in Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) able to pick up a free breakfast at school if they choose befo...

Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students recently earned medals in the regional SkillsUSA competition and advanced to the state event set for April 12 and 13. Career ...

Joshua Clark, a Spanish teacher at Henry E. Lackey High School, was named the recipient of the 2024 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Teacher of the Year honor during a Feb. 22...