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Welcome to Saint Mary's County Public Schools
Welcome to St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS). With approximately 16,892 students,
our school system is large enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs and
services, and small enough to maintain an atmosphere of friendliness, helpfulness,
and personalized service. As a school system, we are focused on student achievement
and assuring that our students meet rigorous standards; at SMCPS all children can and will learn.
Our goal is to focus our efforts to create a total community committed to learning
and safety for ALL children. By "Working Hard and Being Nice," we have
an opportunity to provide an optimal teaching and learning environment that is second
to none. We look forward to working with you as we "Chart a Course to Excellence."
Click here to learn more about us
"Capital for a Day"
As part of Governor Martin O'Malley's recent "Capital for
a Day" visit to Leonardtown, MD, Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick, state superintendent of
schools, attended a lunch briefing with school system officials and staff, while
Maryland's Department of General Services Secretary Alvin Collins toured the completed
renovation/expansion project at Leonardtown Elementary School and visited the construction
site of the new Evergreen Elementary School which is designed based on the U.S.
Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green
Building Rating System.
Above, Dr. Michael J. Martirano, SMCPS superintendent of schools,
lets Board Member Mary Washington know she is on point with her glowing comments
about the school system when she addressed Dr. Grasmick. Dr. Martirano's presentation to Dr. Grasmick included information on the state of the school system, an update
on the STEM program, and highlights of the significant gains made by SMCPS students
on the MSA.
Here, General Services Secretary Alvin Collins (center) views the model of Evergreen Elementary School and is joined by (left to right) Kim Howe, SMCPS coordinating supervisor of capital planning & construction, Brad Clements, SMCPS chief operating officer, Kim Summers, current principal of Dynard Elementary who has been named principal of Evergreen Elementary when the school opens in 2009, and Larry Hartwick, SMCPS supervisor of design & construction.
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