Will Our Kids Have to Go to School on Labor Day? Where Does It End? Senate Republicans argued their support for Governor Larry Hogan’s Executive Order stating that public schools start after Labor Day. Senate Bill 128 would override Governor Hogan’s Executive Order and initiated a heated floor debate between both sides of the aisle. […]
Back to School: Warning Signs of Substance Use
Maryland Opioid Operational Command Center, Governor’s Office on Crime Control and Prevention Want You to Know, Before It’s Too Late No parent wants to think of their teen as having an alcohol or substance use problem, but it can happen. How do you spot the warning signs and what do you do? The Governor’s Office […]
CCSO Will Have Liason Officers at Eight Schools
On September 04, 2018 Calvert County students will be starting the 2018-2019 school year. Sheriff Mike Evans will have Calvert County Sheriff’s Office School Liaison Officers at each of their assigned schools to ensure the safety of all of the returning students. Three (3) new School Liaison Officers were added to this program by Sheriff […]
Lt. Governor Cuts Ribbon at Elementary/Middle School
Hogan Administration Providing Record Funding for School Construction Projects Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford today attended and spoke at the 21st Century School Buildings for Our Children: Community-Wide Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Pimlico Elementary/Middle School. The lieutenant governor was joined by Baltimore City Mayor Catherine Pugh, students and teachers, and other local officials. “Today, I’m pleased […]
Keeping Children Safe When Going Back to School
Governor’s Office Of Crime Control and Prevention Provides School Safety Tips The start of the school year is exciting and stressful for children and parents, so the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention has a list of a few basic tips to get children off to a good start. “As parents, many of us […]
2018-2019 School Vaccination Requirements
Here are the 2018-2019 required vaccinations for students attending Calvert County Public Schools: Kindergartners, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Graders are required to have Two Doses of Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccine. 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th Graders are required to have One Dose of Tdap and One Dose of Meningococcal vaccine. These vaccines are […]
Calvert’s Back to School Clothing “Shop with a Cop”
Huntingtown Bowling Alley was blazing with activity on August 19, 2017, when Law Enforcement and young students came to bowl a few games and have breakfast, before going shopping for school clothes. This year there were 16 children and 16 officers from Maryland State Police Barrack “U”, Department of Natural Resources, Prince George’s County Police […]
2018-2019 School Calendar Posted for Public Comment
The Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) is currently accepting comments from the public regarding the draft of the calendar for the 2018-2019 school year. Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “The calendar for school year 2018-2019 is similar to the 2017-2018 calendar. We may need to make adjustments in 2020 when […]
North Beach Reminds Motorists to Watch for Students
Yesterday was the first day for Calvert County Public School students. Please be mindful of the speed limit throughout town; take the extra time to look for kids at intersections and along bus routes; and, STOP AT ALL STOP SIGNS. The Town of North Beach wishes students and teachers a happy and successful school year!
Sun-Safety Tips for School Students
The Skin Cancer Foundation Offers Sun-Safety Tips for School While sun protection is often associated with hot summer days, harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays are present year-round and can be just as dangerous on the schoolyard as they are at the beach. Because UV rays are associated with about 86 percent of melanomas and 90 percent […]